University of Lisbon

Universidade de Lisboa (ULisboa) was created in July 2013, as a result of the merger between Universidade de Lisboa (UL) and Universidade Tecnica de Lisboa (UTL). It is the largest Portuguese university, and a major European university. ULisboa has 18 schools and over 100 research units, around 50,000 students, 4.000 lecturers, 2.500 non-academic staff and 400 degree courses. The quality of research, innovation and culture of the schools and research units at ULisboa, in all subject areas, attracts a growing number of international talents to create projects and research partnerships at the highest level. ULisboa is deeply involved with Portuguese society and the Lisbon metropolitan area, accepting its responsibility to make the city of Lisbon one of the great European capitals of culture and science. ULisboa welcomes every year more than 4.000 foreign students in search of high-quality education, culture, climate and hospitality that Lisbon and Portugal have to offer.

Universidade de Lisboa (ULisboa) is an education and science institution, focused on the creation, transmission and social and economic appreciation of knowledge and culture, committed to the progress of society. To accomplish its mission ULisboa prioritizes: High-quality and challenging teaching programs, as well as specialization courses and learning activities throughout life; Excellence in scientific research, promoting the dissemination of its results and the social and economic appreciation of knowledge; The provision of services to the society and contribute to social and economic development of the country; Public understanding of knowledge, arts and culture through science communication activities, heritage preservation and museums appreciation; Promoting the quality of life and work of the students, particularly through social action and integration programs in active life, promoting artistic, cultural and sport activities, as well as creating the conditions for the free exercise of the students associations; Actions for sustainability, respect for cultural and social diversity and intergenerational responsibility; Personal and professional fulfillment of its employees and to ensure the best conditions for their training and qualification.

Foundation year: 1911
Short name: Ulisboa
Type: Public
Students: 50170
Faculty: 2680
Faculty/Students Ratio: 19:1
Region: Europe
Location: Lisbon