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 38-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
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public
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non-profit
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medium-sized
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least selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidade da Beira Interior  |
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| 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 |
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+351 (275) 319 700 |
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+351 (275) 319 057 |
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