Universidade Do Minho
Who We Are
The University of Minho, established in 1973, is a prominent institution in Portugal's higher education landscape, serving as a pivotal development agent in the economically vibrant Minho region. With a robust enrollment exceeding 19,000 students, where 42% are engaged in postgraduate studies, and a dedicated faculty of around 1,300 professors supported by 600 staff members, the university stands among the largest in the country. Recognized for its academic excellence, the University of Minho has consistently ranked within the top 100 universities globally under the age of 50 by Times Higher Education, achieving the 76th position in 2013 and improving to 75th in 2014, further underscoring its significant influence and reliability in research, particularly noted for the high number of citations of its published work.