Catholic University of Portugal (“Universidade Católica Portuguesa”)

The Catholic University of Portugal was formed in 1967 as a private, autonomous institution. Its rapid growth can be attributed to the high quality of its education, the breadth of its research, and its ability to engage students in debates and conversations that encourage critical thinking and help them better grasp reality.

The research center is the institution's crown gem. International institutions and societies, the Portuguese government, the European Union, and a variety of other organizations also contribute to their programs. The results of this university's research are continually monitored by external bodies, who provide good feedback.

With almost 11 000 students and 7 549 postgraduate students, it is ranked as the best Portuguese university in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2021. Professor Isabel Capeloa Gil is the current and 6th Rector of UCP.

The Catholic University of Portugal have four institutions in:

• Porto;
  
• Lisbon;
  
• Braga; and
  
• Viseu.

Founded: 1967

Location: Lisbon, Porto,Braga, Viseu