Catholic University of Portugal
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Catholic University of Portugal History

The Catholic University of Portugal also known as UCP or Universidade Catolica Portuguesa is a concordatary non-state-run university located in Lisbon, Portugal. The university was established by the decree of Lusitanorum Nobilissima Gens in 1967, gained university recognition in 1971, and currently enrolls over 12,000 students.

Catholic University of Portugal Programs, Courses, and Schools

The Catholic University of Portugal is a decentralized university and offers different programs across four locations. The Lisbon campus offers programs in Business & Economics, Human Sciences, Law, Theology, Health Sciences, Political Studies, and Canonical Law. Beiras Center in Viseu offers subjects like Management, Social Sciences, Architecture, and Sciences.

Catholic University of Portugal’s Braga Center houses faculties of Theology, and Philosophy and Social Sciences whereas the Oporto Regional Center offers a course in Theology, Law, Biotechnology, Arts, Business, and Bioethics.

Catholic University of Portugal Campuses

The Catholic University of Portugal has its headquarters in Lisbon and three regional centres in Viseu, Braga, and Oporto. All the campuses offer facilities like classrooms, libraries, lecture theatres, laboratories, and study spaces for students to learn.

Catholic University of Portugal’s Lisbon headquarters is spread over an area of 43,000 square meters and offers facilities like computer rooms, bars, stationery and copy center, bookstore, banks, canteens, restaurants, and cafes in addition to Joao Paulo II University Library and administrative services.

Catholic University of Portugal Achievements

The Catholic University of Portugal ranks in one of the top 600 universities in the world according to QS World University Rankings and is the largest private university in Portugal as per number of enrolments. The university is also 10th largest in the country including the public universities.

Catholic University of Portugal’s Catholic University School of Business and Economics is highly ranked in Europe and worldwide. The prestigious Financial Times ranks the business school 1st in Portugal and 25th in Europe. The university’s Master in Management is ranked 52nd in the world.

Catholic University of Portugal USP

The Catholic University of Portugal is highly regarded for its Lisbon MBA degree which is run in partnership with Universidade Nova de Lisboa. The university also runs an MBA program in partnership with prestigious MIT Sloan School of Management which is offered both full and part-time. The program is AMBA, AASCB, and EQUIS accredited.

The Catholic University of Portugal is an averagely selective institution and has a 50% acceptance rate although entry into the Lisbon MBA is highly competitive. The university offers financial aid and tuition fee assistance to its students in addition to numerous study abroad opportunities.

Catholic University of Portugal Notable Alumni

Paulo Rangel (Member of the European Parliament), Joao Pereira Coutinho (Portuguese Writer), Daniel Faria (Portuguese Poet), and Manuel Monteiro (Portuguese Jurist).