5 reasons to choose CIÊNCIAS

Science is the Way

For 115 years, the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon has been a benchmark in education, research and the advancement of knowledge.

The future demands rigour.

It demands innovation.

It demands science.

Come build tomorrow’s progress.

Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon.

Science is the Path, You are the Future

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The school of happiness

At CIÊNCIAS, we align atoms, reveal stars and question algorithms, but we always put humans at the centre. In addition to machines and molecules, we help shape people for the future – and we help make dreams come true, in an environment of scientific rigour, a spirit of cooperation and respect for difference. In CIÊNCIAS, everyone can be whatever they want to be. And in the end, we are all CIÊNCIAS.

CIÊNCIAS, with Lisbon at its heart

By metro, bus, bicycle, train, car, scooter or even plane: CIÊNCIAS has a range of easy access options and is just a stone's throw away from the National Library of Portugal, the Campo Grande gardens, Humberto Delgado International Airport, the Caleidoscópio study area, the swimming pool complex and all the sports facilities that make up the University Stadium. Another university residence for more than 1,000 students is due to open soon.

From this University, one can see the whole world.

At CIÊNCIAS, there are students and teachers from every continent – and knowledge of CIÊNCIAS reaches every continent. Among the world's most cited scientists are 28 CIÊNCIAS researchers. Branca Edmée Marques, the first Portuguese scientist to hold a chair in chemistry, studied here, as did José Pinto Peixoto, who has played an indispensable role in explaining the water cycle, and José Antunes Serra, a Portuguese pioneer in the study of genetics. Among former students, Virgínia Dignum, UN advisor for Artificial Intelligence (AI); Fernando Carvalho Rodrigues, ‘father’ of the first Portuguese satellite; and Fernando Pereira, who has led Google's AI, stand out. In terms of success stories, the Science4You brand, which began to take shape on the CIÊNCIAS campus, is particularly noteworthy.

HANDS-ON CIÊNCIAS

CIÊNCIAS participates in 10 strategic scientific infrastructures in the country and houses 13 research and development centres. Each year, SCIENCES produces more than 1,400 scientific publications and raises an average of €12.5 million for different projects and initiatives. Tec Labs – The CIÊNCIAS innovation centre has 30 incubated start-ups. A permaculture garden, an algoteca and a vivarium, the iXLab laboratory that tracks pandemics and biological threats, and laboratories that help develop the world's largest telescopes are among the resources available for study and research.

CVs that are worth your while

Whether biology, mathematics, physics or computing, CIÊNCIAS courses are designed to enhance success in the real world. All our courses are accredited by the Higher Education Assessment and Accreditation Agency for the maximum period allowed and without any conditions. Over 95% of our lecturers have PhDs – and are just a click or a meeting request away. Currently, there are more than 500 projects underway in partnership with companies, and there is no shortage of courses with internship agreements. Because CIÊNCIAS changes lives.

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