WHY UBI? - 5 reasons why
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One of the 251 best young institutions in the World.
UBI is ranked as one of the 251 best young institutions of higher education in the World according to the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings.
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Safety and Quality of life
Covilhã is one of the safest cities in Portugal. The weather, mobility inside the city, and proximity to Nature makes it a desirable place to study and live.
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Authentically a University City
UBI is one of the best Universities in Portugal to do an International Mobility since the several campuses integrated in the city makes Covilhã a true University City.
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Excellence in Research and focus on building a better world
UBI fosters multidisciplinary synergies between research groups and between these and external publics, highlighting the possibility of students to interact with the industry and teaching with experimental practice. With cooperation projects like UNITA Universitas Montium, UBI is building and taking part of transformational changes in teaching, research and innovation in renewable energies, circular economy, bioeconomy and cultural heritage.
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Cultural Diversity
The University of Beira Interior has a wide cultural diversity, having more than 60 nationalities in the University. Its proximity to the two European Capitals, Lisboa and Madrid, makes UBI a center of multiculturalism.
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