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The University of Coimbra (Universidade de Coimbra or UC), founded in 1290, is the oldest university in Portugal and one of the oldest in continuous operation globally. Located in the historic "University City" of Coimbra, its campus—specifically the "Alta and Sofia" districts—has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013.
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Rankings: It is ranked #=347 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and placed in the 401–500 bracket by the Times Higher Education (THE) 2026. Academic Structure: Organized into 8 faculties, including Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, and Sciences & Technology. Global Reputation: It is highly regarded for Life Sciences and Medicine (top 300) and Law (top 125).
Program: A 6-year program (360 ECTS) awarded as an MD-equivalent Master's degree, recognized across the EU. Clinical Hub: Training is centered at the Coimbra Hospital and University Centre, which hosts Portugal's largest cardiology clinical trial unit. Language: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese. While some traineeships can be attended in English, a minimum A2 level of Portuguese is highly recommended for clinical practice.
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