University of Evora
About
The University of Évora is Portugal’s second‑oldest university, originally founded in 1559 by Archbishop Cardinal D. Henrique under the patronage of Pope Paul IV. After 120 years of flourishing, the Jesuit‑run institution was closed in 1779 during the Bourbon reforms, and its buildings lay dormant for over a century. It was re‑established in 1973 as the Instituto Universitário de Évora, and in 1979 it was renamed Universidade de Évora. Today it is a vibrant public university that combines research, teaching and cultural heritage, offering a wide range of undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and postgraduate programmes across disciplines such as arts, sciences, engineering, health and social sciences. Its historic campus, centred on the 18th‑century Colégio do Espírito Santo and the former Colégio dos Leões, is set in the UNESCO‑listed historic city of Évora, providing students with a rich academic environment surrounded by medieval and Baroque architecture.
Highlights
- Historic Campus Architecture
- Research Facilities and Laboratories
- Cultural Heritage Sites
Must-See Areas
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Pros & Cons
What visitors love
- Rich Historical Setting
- Strong Research Programme
Things to consider
- Limited Campus Facilities for Sports