Fernando Pessoa University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3168 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #951 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #21 of 95 | In Portugal |
| #3 of 11 | In Porto |
| #823 of 1,070 | For Bioethics/Medical Ethics |
| Top50% | For 26 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ufp.pt
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Acceptance rate
- 64%*
* Fernando Pessoa University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
Research profile
Fernando Pessoa University has published 4,686 scientific papers with 76,353 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Computer Science, Psychology, Engineering, and Political Science.
Fernando Pessoa University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 | 8 |
| 1998 | 33 | 6 |
| 1999 | 25 | 11 |
| 2000 | 36 | 25 |
| 2001 | 27 | 53 |
| 2002 | 32 | 66 |
| 2003 | 33 | 141 |
| 2004 | 37 | 167 |
| 2005 | 59 | 215 |
| 2006 | 63 | 258 |
| 2007 | 92 | 405 |
| 2008 | 121 | 616 |
| 2009 | 114 | 837 |
| 2010 | 134 | 1167 |
| 2011 | 179 | 1461 |
| 2012 | 178 | 1819 |
| 2013 | 182 | 2200 |
| 2014 | 165 | 2530 |
| 2015 | 179 | 2888 |
| 2016 | 176 | 3153 |
| 2017 | 202 | 3323 |
| 2018 | 265 | 3790 |
| 2019 | 301 | 4337 |
| 2020 | 378 | 5798 |
| 2021 | 399 | 6942 |
| 2022 | 375 | 7887 |
| 2023 | 379 | 8840 |
| 2024 | 313 | 9348 |
| 2025 | 229 | 9266 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Fernando Pessoa University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €3,000 |
| Master's Degree | €4,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | €5,000 |
The currency used is Euro (€).
Fernando Pessoa University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Fernando Pessoa University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Licenciado | Architecture, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Civil Security, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Criminology, Dentistry, Environmental Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| Mestre | Architecture, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Criminology, Development Studies, Environmental Engineering, Health Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Special Education, Town Planning |
| Doutor | Communication Disorders, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Information Sciences, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
Fernando Pessoa University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Dentistry, Health Sciences, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Human and Social Sciences | Accountancy, Administration, Advertising and Publicity, Anthropology, Behavioural Sciences, Business Administration, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Studies, Journalism, Management, Marketing, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Relations, Social Psychology, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Information Technology, Multimedia, Technology, Town Planning |
| School : Health Sciences | Health Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | UFP Universidade Fernando Pessoa |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Accreditation | Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES) |
| Motto | Nova et Nove New things in new ways |
| Colors | yellow, dark green |
Location and contacts
| Address | Praça 9 de Abril, 349 Porto, 4249-004 Portugal |
|---|---|
| City population | 232,000 |