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Universidade de Coimbra
University of Coimbra, Paço das Escolas Apartado 3001, 3001-451 COIMBRA CODEX, Portugal
4.24 / 5 based on 138 reviews.
77% of students recommend
138 reviews
2 3-star reviews of Universidade de Coimbra
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? a nice way to meet people, other foreign students, but also portuguese students.
Personal comments:
If you're on time (before the academic year starts), it's quite easy to find a room. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
The event of the year: Queima das Fitas! (in May). Nice place to have a cocktail before going out: Moelhas! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
The quality of the coures depend on the teacher. Some are really good, some aren't.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
The portuguese life-style is something you have to get used to. Teachers showing up late, lack of computers, bureaucracy, not knowing whether you will have lessons.. but, the good news: you do get used to it! You'll learn to show up late yourself and find computers in faculties as Medicine or Letters. (although you might not be allowed to use them, use them, you're a foreign student!) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Portuguese
Was learning Portuguese a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Portuguese How much did you improve your Portuguese?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
Portuguese is a difficult language, and in the beginning it is a struggle to learn it, but when there isn't another option, you'll get better and better in speaking it! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Government assistance An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Overall: was the same price as at home. Travel, Nightlife, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Studying abroad is always expensive, even when you're studying in a country like Portugal This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
it does get cold and wet in Portugal! In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Don't expect to find the Oxford of Portugal. They might call it that, but it isn't. Yes, it is old and the old university is beautiful (if you study law, you're lucky to have lessons there!), but the level of education isn't Oxford-wise! FINAL COMMENTS
Don't expect to find a big city, when you go to Coimbra. It's small, but cosy! It's easy to meet other foreign students. You'll learn to appreciate the academic traditions, although they might seem odd in the beginning. Visit Lisbon, it's a beautiful city and easy to reach by bus (or train, but bus is cheaper). Go to Figueira da Foz, by train, and enjoy a walk along the beach in February! And just enjoy your stay, it's worth it! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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