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4.33 / 5 based on 158 reviews

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jorgenoporto
Languages
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
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
it's not very easy to get into the portuguese language. but it's worth doing it! people in the north of portugal are very friendly, so its nice to speak with them in their language. the most important: to know portuguese opens you the door to brasil!
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“Good experience to be outside my comfort zone.”
Palesa N
Portugal,
Engineering, Civil, 2023
Overall
Most if not almost all courses are still taught in Português. The school is slowly integrating English as their teaching language. The teachers and the student life is average
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Careers
The school offers internship opportunities and career advice by inviting companies for career days
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Pros
The português culture
Cons
Integrating English students more

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“University with high quality”
Manuel C
Portugal, Graduate
Engineering, Computer, 2021
Overall
I think University of Porto is a very goof faculty.
Work market prefer this student and he degree of execution is quite high
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Pros
Security and study spaces and Meeting with people on sports, activities on events etc
Cons
Prices to rent houses

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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Get involved with as many extra activities organised by the university
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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
Hostels are expensive.
Locate a house/apartment by the beach
Travel a lot as it is cheap
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Erdem D
Overall
I wish I had known...
Definitely Portuguese
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great university.
Go there, interact with people, explore the city, taste new food, drink wine and have fun
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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
It's worth experiencing
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Roxana I
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Piolho Cafe - best place to meet most Erasmus students, central, good food. Quiema das Feitas - amazing graduation event, good mixture of culture and fun. Sao Joao celebration. Events organized by the local student association.
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