Study at Universidad de Coimbra

Famous for its meandering streets, terraces houses and fado music, Coimbra is also known as Portugal’s “Oxford,” home to 13th century cathedrals and monasteries. With a population of 100,000, the city is located on Portugal’s Costa de Prata, offering beautiful beaches, charming towns, and unspoiled villages, monuments, and temples.

Universidad de Coimbra is Portugal’s oldest university, founded in 1285. Its current incarnation is home to a thriving student life with a focus on Portuguese language and culture.

Program Highlights

  • Enjoy a thriving student life while studying at the oldest university in Portugal (founded in 1285).
  • Live in a fascinating, lively, international city that has castles, museums, and the best of modern Europe.
  • Click here to download a PDF of this program's page from the Study Abroad Catalog.
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Universidad de Coimbra
City of Coimbra
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Term
Semester, full year
Semester I – February to June
Semester II–October to January
Specialties
Portuguese language, history, literature, linguistics, psychology, and education
Housing
On-campus residence, homestay, or apartment
Visa Information
A visa is required for semester study in Portugal. Click here for more information about visa requirements.
Eligibility
18 years old, minimum GPA of 2.75, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM
Program type
TUITION-ONLY Exchange
Cost
Student fees are based on the cost of tuition at the University of Mississippi plus Study Abroad Fees. For the Spring 2007 semester, Mississippi residents were charged $3551 and non-residents were charged $6533. Please check the exchange information page for more information about what is included in a TUITION-ONLY Exchange.
Application
To apply for a semester or year at Universidad de Coimbra students must complete the following two applications: