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Studying at FLUP - Why choose FLUP

FLUP's excellence in teaching, diversity of academic offer, along with its proximity to the emblematic Douro Valley create a unique environment for learning and personal growth.

FLUP's curriculum and teaching methods are regularly updated to keep pace with the changing society and technology. The university offers high-quality education, with experienced and qualified teachers ensuring the rigor and appeal of the programs.

Innovative degrees
  • Starting points for solid knowledge in the areas of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Robust theoretical learning combined with practical application of knowledge (some courses offer the possibility of internships and projects, etc.)
  • Study plans tailored to students' interests and requirements, aimed at developing the competences and skills required by the labour market
Masters and Doctorate programmes
  • A variety of specialisation paths through which it is possible to deepen and specialise academic profiles
  • The diversity of FLUP's scientific areas provides a range of professional master's degrees in teaching and other thematic master's degrees and doctorates geared towards meeting scientific, corporate and practical needs in the social and cultural industries
  • A favourable environment for pursuing and completing academic careers and/or developing careers in research
Continuing education
  • High-quality courses that provide the opportunity to update knowledge, retrain and acquire new skills
  • Continuing education courses in various fields of study and European and non-European languages with flexible attendance formats
  • Thematic courses that can function as curricular complements and/or opportunities for individual enrichment
Exchange programmes
  • More than 300 protocols with universities abroad
  • Easy access to exchange programmes
Facilities

FLUP has state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and IT resources at the disposal of all its Students, Researchers, Teachers and Staff.

The Faculty houses the largest library at the University of Porto and the only American Corner located in the north of Portugal. This unique space was created through a protocol with the Embassy of the United States of America, including special study spaces and a Humanities Lab - a sophisticated audiovisual laboratory fully equipped for content creation.
These are some of the characteristics that make FLUP a distinctive Faculty, which results not only in a proven high success rate, but also in the training of students who are amply qualified to intervene and progress in their field of professional endeavour.

Academic life

The student experience at FLUP is further enriched by the University of Porto's unique academic traditions and the existence of academic associations and groups that foster dynamic interaction between students.