Became a Public University in 1986, although its history also includes a heritage received from its predecessor, the Vila Real Polytechnic Institute, created in 1973. This Institute took on a relevant role in the development of the region, and in September 1979, it was converted into the Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro Higher Education Institute.
UTAD offers a wide assortment of programme studies ranging from graduation to masters and doctorates within different study areas distributed by 5 schools: Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, Human and Social Sciences, Sciences and Technology, Life and Environment Sciences and Vila Real Higher Education Nursing School.
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By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 179 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
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| 1563 | 1582 | 1761 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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| - | 1201 | - |
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GRIM (International Office) is the service in UTAD that supports students, teachers and staff to go abroad under different mobility programmes and cooperation agreements. We also support all incoming mobilities.
The Documentation and Library service’s foremost goal is to support investigation, knowledge and information, making all resources accessible so there can be a better development and cultural citizen’s upbringing.
According to UTAD’s new statutes, the IT and Communication Services have replaced the former IT Centre.
Internet Access at UTAD is ensured by these services, but the Internet Connection is provided by the National Foundation for Scientific Computing (Fundação de Cáculo Científico Nacional), of which UTAD is a member.
Based on 11 reviews
I have adquired plenty of knowledge in my area of interest.
Starting by talking about the study plan, I think the plan is very well structured and complete, however I miss a more practical experience included in the degree, such as an internship. This university offers internships in most of its courses, but not in Management. The teachers are very close to the students, for them we are more than a number, as they are concerned with us and our future, always trying to give us the best education. All structures, whether classrooms or libraries, are very pleasant. Overall I recommend this university.
The University where I study is acceptable. However there are minor aspects that make it less interesting like the roads are usually in bad condition. Apart of that, the campus is very green and in my opinion its very pleasant.
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