ULisboa

ULisboa is a public research university based in Lisbon, Portugal. It was established in 2013 through the merger of the former University of Lisbon (UL) and the Technical University of Lisbon (UTL). The institution adopted the ULisboa brand to reflect its unified profile and international outlook. It is one of Portugal’s largest and most research-intensive higher education institutions, serving a substantial student population across a wide range of disciplines.

The university comprises multiple faculties, schools, and research institutes spanning arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, health, and social sciences. ULisboa offers undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and integrated master’s programs, along with continuing education and professional qualification courses. Its organizational structure emphasizes both broad disciplinary breadth and strong research activity, with numerous specialized research centers and laboratories.

ULisboa operates across several campuses in Lisbon, including areas such as Cidade Universitária, Alameda, and Campo Grande, featuring teaching facilities, libraries, museums, and research infrastructure. The campuses are connected by a public transit network and support a comprehensive student life, including cultural and extracurricular activities.

International collaboration is a hallmark of ULisboa. The university maintains extensive partnerships with institutions worldwide and participates in student and staff exchanges, joint research programs, and international consortia, including Erasmus+ programs. It promotes mobility, double degrees, and collaborations that enhance research impact and global engagement.

As a leading Portuguese university, ULisboa plays a central role in higher education, research, and innovation in Lisbon and across the country, contributing to knowledge creation, technological development, and societal advancement.