The University is strongly committed to the internationalisation of education, having solid partnerships with over 400 foreign universities and integrating a large number of international cooperation networks.
Students at any stage attending courses at UMinho have various opportunities to study abroad thanks to international student exchange programmes such as Erasmus, among others.
Every year about 350 UMinho students go to foreign universities, particularly in Europe. Time periods spent abroad vary from three to twelve months. By the time they are finishing their studies, students can also perform an internship at a company in another EU country under the Leonardo da Vinci Programme.
Students who took part in these exchange programmes say that the experience was unique and rewarding, both academically and personally.
Annually, the University welcomes more than 500 foreign students.
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