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University departments Polytechnic schools

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Students Undergraduate students Graduate students PhD students Master students Post- secondary students

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International students in UA International exchange students (incoming) Outgoing students International PhD students Nationalities on campus

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Staff / researchers Teaching staff Researchers Post-Doc Non-teaching staff International teachers and researchers

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Study programmes Post-secondary courses Undergraduate degrees

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Annual budget National budget Infrastructures investment Research Fees Other source of income

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Research units Research units

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creativity on a distinctive campus

Created in 1973, the University of Aveiro quickly became one of the most dynamic and innovative universities in Portugal. Now a public foundation under private law, it continues to develop and implement its mission to provide undergraduate and postgraduate education, to generate research and to promote cooperation with society.

Attended by about 15,000 students on undergraduate and graduate programmes, the UA has achieved a significant position amongst higher education institutions in Portugal, being one of the top universities regarding the quality of its infrastructures, the strength of its research and the excellence of its staff.

The UA can be characterised as an integrated Higher Education network, encompassing a range of educational opportunities – university, polytechnic and post-secondary.

The University of Aveiro is considered a young university. In 2013/2014 it celebrates its 40th anniversary and reinforces its motto “theoria, poiesis, praxis” (theory, poetry and praxis) with the theme "a campus with ideas” which focuses on its diverse and inclusive community and its innovative profile.

"Strong research (basic or applied in nature) fosters the projection of the university and brings with it a greater demand for collaboration with industry, higher efficiency in developing national and european projects, and an enhanced capacity for attracting high level students, both national or foreign" Rector Manuel António de Assunção

young university

Innovative Profile

The UA is a highly regarded institution of research led education, constituted by university departments, research units, polytechnic schools, interface units, and a vocational education network.

Its integrated structure permits the articulation and harmonisation of the teaching and research environments, and enables the construction of individual educational paths, from post-secondary specialisation programmes to doctoral degrees. Teaching activities are developed in a research-based environment, and hundreds of national and international conferences are organised throughout the academic year, generating a dynamic and multicultural atmosphere for students and staff. Numerous products, companies, projects, networks and partnerships have been developed at the UA and several national and international companies have established R&D labs on the university campus to benefit from this innovative setting (Nokia Siemens, Portugal Telecom, Sapo).

In 2013 the University of Aveiro was considered by the Times Higher Education Ranking as the world's 66th best university under the age of 50 and the best Portuguese Higher Education Institution in this category.

This result was confirmed by the recent Leiden University ranking which placed the UA in 133rd position among european universities. In 2014 the UA was placed in the 29th position in the global ranking SIB Iber.

excellence in research

Research Profile

Excellence in research is one of the hallmarks of the University: 15 of its 18 research units were classified as either "Very Good" or "Excellent" by

TOP 10 SUBJECT AREAS FOR PAPERS PUBLISHED IN 2012

international panels under the sponsorship of the Portuguese National Science

Multidisciplinary Materials Science

Foundation in its most recent round of assessments. Four of these units carry

Environmental Sciences

the label of Associate Laboratory, a distinction attributed by the Government to

Physical Chemistry

research institutions of sustained and exceptional merit.

Multidisciplinary Chemistry Applied Physics

Research at the UA promotes innovative products and solutions, contributing

Applied Mathematics

to the advance of Science and Technology. Its research strategy gives priority

Condensed Matter Physics

to innovative fields, taking advantage of its organisational model favouring

Biochemistry Molecular Biology

transdisciplinarity, and to the establishment of national and international

Nanoscience Nanotechnology

partnerships in key areas, namely: Electronics and Telecommunications,

Marine Freshwater Biology

Materials and Nanosciences, Marine Studies, Environment and Education.

Committed to achieving excellence, the University has followed a deliberate policy of investment in research, based on the establishment of contracts with the Research Units (enabling the definition of clear objectives and structured development goals), the awarding of grants for the development of research, and the financing of specialist researchers to support the development of particular areas of research.

Evaluation of UA research units by international panels

Over the last 40 years, the UA has grown steadily, not only in terms of the number of students and faculty, but also in the quality of its research and teaching, justifying its position as one of Portugal’s most innovative universities. The UA is also acknowledged internationally for its quality and dynamism and it cooperates actively with highly regarded institutions all over the world. The results obtained in several world rankings are proof of its prestige and scientific excellence.

The UA aspires to become a foremost research organisation in Europe and a player in the construction of the European Research Area.

It strongly encourages its researchers to create ties with colleagues in other countries by responding jointly to calls for proposals for international programmes. The action developed at the Research Support Office aims to increase the visibility, attractiveness and quality of its research, as well as to confirm its competitiveness.

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Network of european universities working with the ua in eu projects started in 2012 1 — MULTIPLEX 2 — RD-CONNECT 3 — MIRIADI 4 — NANEL 5 — APPRAISAL 6 — HEI-ON 7 — CASCADE 8 — OPEN EYE 4 9 — BIOMARKAPD 10 — LUMINET 11 — ORQUE SUDOE 12 — AQUA-ADD 13 — NRHEP 14 — RESEARCH GAME 15 — SymbioCoRe 16 — NANOBARRIER 17 — TPEA 18 — SPRES 19 — TOY 20 — NANOMICEX

european / international projects

coordination of european projects

ERC Grant in 2013

Publications in peer reviewed journals – benchmarking in portuguese universities Source: ISI Web of the Science; GPEARISystems.

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Promoting Science

The organisation of initiatives dedicated to the public understanding of science has deserved particular attention from the University of Aveiro, and the structures, programmes and projects organised in this domain play an important role in stimulating curiosity and interest in scientific activities, motivating people for study and research in all areas of knowledge.

The University organises a diversified programme of activities throughout the whole year, on and off Campus. The UA also manages a Live Science Centre (Fábrica de Ciência Viva), located in a former mill factory near the Campus. It was set up in 2004 through a partnership with the National Agency for Scientific and Technological Culture – Ciência Viva, as part of the national network of Live Science Centres. Its goal is to attract the interest of children and young adults to science and technology.

growing international character

Study Profile

The University of Aveiro offers a wide range of degree and non-degree

RECOGNISED FOR ITS EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

programmes through its university departments and polytechnic schools in

holds the ECTS Label (2009) and the Diploma Supplement

various areas of knowledge which reflect its multidisciplinary and innovative

Label (2009)

character.

5 masters degrees (chemical engineering, civil engineering, electronic and telecommunications

Its educational offer is designed to build student competences in scientific

engineering, environmental engineering and physical

and technical areas that meet the emerging needs of business, industry

Engineering) recognised by EURACE

and society. The University’s degree programmes are delivered in an

innovative in its teaching (PBL, “Aalborg model”, tutoring,…)

atmosphere of research and quality and are organised in three cycles: the

intensive programme for integrating and monitoring students

1 cycle lasts three years and results in a Licenciatura degree; the 2 cycle

commitment to new publics, LLL and professional education

requires two years to complete a Masters degree; and the 3 cycle takes

concerned with employability

between three and five years to obtain a Doctorate. In some Engineering

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national and international network with: portuguese universities

Each year, the UA welcomes growing numbers of graduate students,

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a segment that currently represents about 35% of the total student

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population. The recent creation of the Doctoral School, in close articulation

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with UA’s scientific research, has contributed to this evolution, which

2 Erasmus-Mundus mobility programmes

reflects the continuing need for qualification and specialisation.

2 Erasmus-Mundus doctoral programmes portuguese speaking community universities

Students at UA are encouraged to take full advantage of the many and

Brazil (Ciência sem Fronteiras, Programas de

varied opportunities available to them to broaden their academic and

Licenciaturas Internacionais, bilateral colaboration)

professional horizons. The University is committed to providing all of its

Timor Leste (study books, Faculdade de Ciências Exatas

students with the opportunity to do curricular internships or carry out

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research in business or industry in both national and foreign settings.

Mozambique (UniZambeze, UniLúrio, OP, Pensas@Moz)

The UA strongly supports student mobility and training schemes, especially

Cabo Verde (Casa da Ciência, "Cidade Velha Virtual", UniCv)

ERASMUS+ and Campus Europae, and maintains active student and researcher mobility agreements with many universities, companies and non-academic institutions in Europe and around the world.

The University of Aveiro has invested considerably in the development of national and transnational cooperation, particularly at graduate and doctoral levels, as a way to attract new publics and strengthen its international standing.

Participation in international networks such as the ECIU (European Consortium of Innovative Universities) and the EUF-Campus Europae contribute to the achievement of this goal.

The UA also maintains a strong relationship with countries which share cultural and historical ties with Portugal, where education systems are undergoing transformation and modernisation (Cape Verde, East Timor, Mozambique and Angola, among others), seeking to have a relevant role in cooperation with Portuguese speaking countries around the world.

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wide network with the region and companies

Cooperation Profile

The UA is a privileged partner for companies and other national and international entities with which it cooperates on various projects and programmes and for which it provides specialised services. As a quality research institution, the University of Aveiro develops solutions and innovative products that contribute to technological, scientific, cultural and social improvement. Within this context, UA has a privileged relationship with the region, being recognised today as a centre for education and innovation, a trigger and driving force for regional development and wealth creation.

As an innovative University and a pioneer in the promotion of entrepreneurship and knowledge transfer, and the conversion of this into economic value, the UA’s departments and schools, research and interface units are available to businesses, offering specialised services and promoting the scientific and technological competences which exist at the UA. Knowledge transfer, promotion of innovation and cooperation are currently fostered by various liaison units.

The mission of UATEC, the University’s technology transfer unit, is to support the protection and management of intellectual property and its commercial enhancement, to promote entrepreneurship, and to support the promotion of corporate innovation by matching the needs of companies with the knowledge and skills of UA researchers.

The business incubator, IEUA, promotes the creation and development of innovative business and technology-based projects, acting also as a stimulus for entrepreneurship outside the University through the Business Incubator of the Aveiro Region (IERA), a UA project together with 11 regional municipalities.

A strategic programme for the development of a Science and Innovation Park has been launched, with the main objective of reinforcing the relationship between science, the economy and the quality of life in the region. The Creative Science Park – Aveiro Region, a partnership involving companies, municipalities, banks and institutional entities as stakeholders, will occupy 35 hectares, bordering on the main university campus.

The University of Aveiro has designed a Competence and Service Portfolio, the result of a thorough survey of the wide range of competences and services which are available across the university structures. This tool is intended to facilitate and strengthen the interaction between UA and external entities and it is managed by the University-Business Office.

The professional integration of UA graduates, based on the development of teaching programmes in business and enterprise contexts, is also a priority of this institution. It is coordinated through the Internships and Careers Office in close collaboration with the Alumni Association.

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Aveiro and its Region

Situated 10 kilometres from the Atlantic coast, in the Central Region of Portugal, Aveiro is a city where tradition and nature combine with a keen sense of modernity.

The city is located in a coastal basin bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and several mountain ranges. But it is principally influenced by a lagoon – the Ria – which gives a unique characteristic to this beautiful city and is one of the hydrographic wonders of the Portuguese coast.

The Aveiro Region is now known as one of the most entrepreneurial regions in Portugal, with a flourishing and diversified knowledge-intensive economy coexisting with more traditional economic activities, such as tourism and the exploitation of natural resources. With a population of about 735 thousand inhabitants, the region benefits from an advantageous geographical position.

Having all the facilities of big cities, Aveiro offers the quality of life of a medium-sized city, making it an easy and pleasant place to live and work.

The privileged location of this modern and energetic city on the Portuguese coast and its excellent amenities make it an increasingly important Iberian terminal. It is served by a road and rail network that allows quick access to the main cities in the country (250 km to Lisbon and 70 km to Oporto), and inland to Spain (190 Km), and by major port facilities.

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An exemplary Campus

The University Campus, overlooking the Aveiro lagoon, is a prize-winning Campus, renowned for its many buildings designed by famous Portuguese architects. Its buildings are purpose-built for teaching and research, administrative and technical support, and include many halls of residence for students and staff, libraries, bookshop, canteens, bars and restaurants, sports facilities, laundry, post-office, stores, bank, kindergarten – all this on one campus, surrounded by the natural beauty of the old saltpans and at only a short distance from the city centre.

The Campus is today a fine example of how architecture and functionality can be brought together to contribute harmoniously to the history and tradition of the surroundings.

The design and style of the University of Aveiro changed and enriched the physical aspect of the city, adapting to its geographical features (the lagoon and the plain) and preferring clay, a building material typical of the region which gives the campus its characteristic red brick look.

The way the University is integrated in such a charming landscape constitutes further proof of how it interacts with its social context, promoting architectural development and increasing regional resources.

The University buildings are bordered by the Ria and surrounded by extensive green spaces. The Santiago campus is also characterised as an “environmentally friendly” area: an exemplary campus in the way it preserves its biodiversity, supports the sustainable consumption of water and energy, and plays its part as a socially responsible institution.

Since its foundation, the University of Aveiro has established a wide network within the region and now has two other campi, situated in two cities with strong industrial roots: Oliveira de Azeméis where the School of Design, Management and Production Technologies is located, and Águeda, home of the Águeda School of Technology and Management.

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1 ICT Services; UNAVE – Association for Professional Training and Research of the University of Aveiro; UINFOC – Integrated Unit of Continuing Education; Kindergarten and Day Care Centre; CESAE; IEUA – Business Incubator of the University of Aveiro 2 Department of Languages and Cultures 3 CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies;

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22 Department of Mechanical Engineering 23 Pedagogical, Scientific and Technological Complex 24 IEETA – Aveiro Institute of Electronics and Telematics Engineering 25 Rectorate Building: Rectorate; Administration; Academic Management Services; Technical and Logistical Management Services; Human Resources and Financial Management Services; Communications, Image and Public Relations Services 26 Department of Biology: Herbarium and training labs 27 ICT Services 28 Department of Civil Engineering 29 Technological Laboratories Complex 30 ESSUA – Health School; Autonomous Section of Health Sciences 31 Fábrica – Living Science Centre; PmatE – Mathematics Education Project; IEUA – Business Incubator of the University of Aveiro 32 CICFANO – Interdisciplinary Complex of Physical Sciences Applied to Nanotechnology and Oceanography 33 Building of Robotics, Optical and Radio Communications A ISCA-UA – Aveiro Institute of Accounting and Administration B Student Halls of Residence C Professor, Staff and Post-graduate Student Halls of Residence D IDAD – Institute for the Environment and Development E Aristides Hall Sports Pavilion F Snack-Bar; Self-Service; University Restaurant G Day Care Centre and Kindergarten H CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies I GRETUA – University of Aveiro Experimental Theatre Group J Water Tower K Athletics Track L Footbridge M Crasto Canteen Complex N Students Union; AAUAv – Academic Association of the University of Aveiro O Weather Station P PL – Free Parking Spaces; PR – Restricted Parking Spaces; PP – Paid parking Q Bookshop and Exhibition Room; Centre for Jazz Studies R Science Garden S Santiago da Fonte Saltpan

University of Aveiro www.ua.pt

Campus Universitรกrio de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal Phone (+351) 234 370 200 Fax (+351) 234 370 985