Universidade dos Acores

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The Universidade dos Açores, established in 1976, is a public institution uniquely positioned across three islands of the Azorean archipelago, offering a distinctive academic experience deeply connected to its natural environment. It is best known for its strong programs in Marine Biology, Volcanology, Environmental Sciences, and Sustainable Tourism, leveraging the region's rich biodiversity and geological features. International students are actively welcomed, primarily through Erasmus+ and other exchange programs, and benefit from the support of a dedicated International Relations Office. While Portuguese is the primary language of instruction, some courses and research opportunities, particularly at the master's and PhD levels, may be available in English. Its multi-campus structure across São Miguel, Terceira, and Faial islands provides unparalleled opportunities for field studies and immersion in a unique island culture.

Background

The University of the Azores (Portuguese: Universidade dos Açores), or commonly abbreviated as UAc, is the only public university in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. It was founded on January 9, 1976, two years after the Carnation Revolution that ended several decades of dictatorship in Portugal, but before the Portuguese Third Republic was institutionalized, along with the region's autonomy. The university is a public institution dependent on the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education and was established in order to advance sustainable development and higher education in the Azores.

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