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Dominic G
Overall
I wish I had known...
More Portuguese!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Totally disorganised; young students; not very welcoming; but had a great time once I made friends.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Be open and talk to people and they will be very friendly, but don't expect them to come to you!
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Emine K
Academic
Course recommendations
All of the lessons are in portuguese. It was hard to understand for me in the firs time.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
If I have a chance to change something, I use it in the language for erasmus students.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course

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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Main reason is privacy, as many accomodated halls were crowded and there was no privacy.
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Personal comments
Brilliant, couldnt have wished for anything better, landlord was very helpful throughout the year
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jorgenoporto
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
go to Ribeira, the old city. you'll find plenty of places to have a beer. don't miss the "instituto do vinho do porto" at palacio cristal. there are also some hot night spots at foz.
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“Best portuguese engineering school”
Jorge S
Portugal, Graduate
Engineering, Mechanical, 2010
Overall
High quality teaching and very well balanced courses. Campus is well organized and the overall experience is very positive!
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Pros
Quality, range of courses
Cons
none

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“The best university in Portugal”
João A
Portugal, Graduate
Manufacturing Sciences (including CAD, CAM, CAE), 2022
Overall
The environment is incredible, the city is amazing. However, there is some burocracy in the application program
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Pros
Environment, support to foreign students
Cons
Burocracy