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Universidade da Beira Interior

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world rank  1494

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Overview

Established in 1986, the Universidade da Beira Interior (University of Beira Interior) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Covilhã (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Castelo Branco. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade da Beira Interior (UBI) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade da Beira Interior (UBI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 37-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Portuguese higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UBI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidade da Beira Interior's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade da Beira Interior's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade da Beira Interior' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Universidade da Beira Interior's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Beira Interior
Acronym UBI
Founded 1986 Origins date back to 1973 as Instituto Politécnico da Covilhã
Motto Scientia et Labore Altiora Petimus
Our aim is higher science and education
Colours Blue
Mascot Estrelinha
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University Location

Address Convento de Santo António
Covilhã
6201-001 Castelo Branco
Portugal
Universidade da Beira Interior's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidade da Beira Interior Phone Number +351 (275) 319 700
Universidade da Beira Interior Fax Number +351 (275) 319 057

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidade da Beira Interior's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidade da Beira Interior's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidade da Beira Interior's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidade da Beira Interior.

Universidade da Beira Interior: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidade da Beira Interior's admission information.

Universidade da Beira Interior's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidade da Beira Interior's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidade da Beira Interior a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade da Beira Interior's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Universidade da Beira Interior's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Beira Interior has more than 1700 international students.

Universidade da Beira Interior's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Duque D'Ávila, 137 (for undergraduate programs) At UBI for post-graduate programs
Lisboa 6201-001
(213) 126 000


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidade da Beira Interior.

Universidade da Beira Interior's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade da Beira Interior has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Universidade da Beira Interior's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidade da Beira Interior's Control Type Control Type

Universidade da Beira Interior is a public higher education institution.


Universidade da Beira Interior's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade da Beira Interior is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidade da Beira Interior's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidade da Beira Interior's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidade da Beira Interior does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade da Beira Interior's main facilities:


Universidade da Beira Interior's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidade da Beira Interior's Library


Universidade da Beira Interior's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universidade da Beira Interior's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade da Beira Interior's main services:


Universidade da Beira Interior's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universidade da Beira Interior's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidade da Beira Interior's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidade da Beira Interior's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Universidade da Beira Interior's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidade da Beira Interior's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade da Beira Interior is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1973


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade da Beira Interior's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior (A3ES)
  • Ordem dos Engenheiros (OE)
  • EUR-ACE


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade da Beira Interior's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Agência Regional de Promoção Turística Centro de Portugal
  • Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
  • Associação para a Formação Tecnológica e Profissional da Beira Interior (AFTEBI)
  • American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Associação para a Competitividade da Industria da Fileira Florestal (AIFF)
  • Associação Geeopark Estrela
  • Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE)
  • Association of Medical Schools in Europe (AMSE)
  • Associação Portuguesa de Arqueologia Industrial (APAI)
  • Associação Portuguesa de Bibliotecários, Arquivistas e Documentalistas (APBAD)
  • Associação Portuguesa de Documentação e Informação de Saúde (APDIS)
  • Associação de Professores de Matemática (APM)
  • Associação Portuguesa de Museologia (APOM)
  • Associação Portuguesa do Veículo Eléctrico (PVE)
  • Associação Têxtil e Vestuário de Portugal (ATP)
  • Associação das Universidades de Língua Portuguesa (AULP)
  • Biblioteca ONline do Conhecimento (B-On)
  • Centro de Inovação Empresarial da Beira Interior (CIEBI)
  • CITEVE Tecnologia Têxtil
  • Conferência de Reitores do Sudoeste da Europa (CRUSOE)
  • Conselho das Escolas Médicas Portuguesas
  • Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Portuguesas (CRUP)
  • Direção-Geral do Livro, dos Arquivos e das Bibliotecas (DGLAB)
  • European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA)
  • e-U Tecnologia ao serviço do conhecimento
  • EUA Council For Doctoral Education
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Carta Europeia do Investigador e do Código de Conduta para o Recrutamento de Investigadores (EURAXESS)
  • European Textile Network (ETN)
  • Exercise is Medicine (American College of Sports Medicine)
  • Health Cluster Portugal
  • European Network for the Promotion of Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA Europe)
  • Heads of University Management and Administration Network Europe (HUMANE)
  • International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR)
  • ICSSPE
  • Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE)
  • INOVCLUSTER
  • Instituto Português da Qualidade
  • International Society of Swimming Coach
  • Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP)
  • Magna Charta Universitatum Observatory (MCUO)
  • Mouseion Plataforma Transfronteiriça / Transfronteriza
  • Organisation of PhD Education in Biomedicine and Health Sciences in the European System (ORPHEUS)
  • Parkurbis
  • Plataforma DeGóis
  • Rede Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade (RCTS)
  • Rede Euroamericana de Atividade Física, Educação e Saúde (REAFES)
  • Rede de Estudos do Trabalho, do Movimento Operário e dos Movimentos Sociais em Portugal
  • Rede Portuguesa de Museus
  • Rede Social da Covilhã
  • Rede Social do Fundão
  • Red Universia
  • Sociedade Portuguesa de Física
  • Sociedade Portuguesa de Matemática (SPM)
  • SPMateriais Sociedade Portuguesa dos Materiais
  • Tecnicelpa
  • TICE PT
  • United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)
  • UNAVCO

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidade da Beira Interior 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universidade da Beira Interior's Facebook page Universidade da Beira Interior's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidade da Beira Interior's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidade da Beira Interior's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

Universidade da Beira Interior's Instagram page Universidade da Beira Interior's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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