Universidade Atlântica

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Universidade Atlântica, a private institution located in Barcarena near Lisbon, is recognized for its practical, career-focused education, particularly strong in areas like Management, Health Sciences (Nursing, Physiotherapy), Information Technology, and Maritime Management. For international students, Atlântica offers a welcoming environment with an active International Office that supports exchange programs like Erasmus+ and assists with integration into academic and social life. While the primary language of instruction is Portuguese, the university fosters a global outlook and provides support for non-Portuguese speakers, aiming to prepare students for an international career. A distinctive characteristic is its strong emphasis on employability and close ties with industry, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the professional world.

Background

The Universidade Atlântica is a private university located near Taguspark in Oeiras Municipality, Portugal (near Lisbon). Atlântica was founded in 1996 by the initiative of university professors, researchers, banks, private companies, and the Oeiras local government. The university is housed in the former Barcarena Gunpowder factory (Fábrica da Pólvora de Barcarena), and is administered by Ensino, Investigação e Administração S.A. (EIA), an entity created in 1993. Its first undergraduate program was initiated in 1996, in the field of Business Management. A Higher School of Health Sciences (Escola Superior de Saúde) was established in 2001. Since then, Atlântica has enlarged its scientific interests to four strategic teaching and research areas: Management, Health science, Computer science, and Territory, Environment and Development. The present Rector of Atlântica [1] is Professor Nelson Lourenço[2], a sociologist with expertise in environmental issues. The university was distinguished with Oeiras Medal of Merit.[3]

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