Partner information for candidates

Partner University / Universidade do Minho (UMinho)
University general website: /
Web link for SaT /
Operational Contacts / Adriana Lago de Carvalho
International Relations Office - Head
Academic coordinator / Prof. Rui Vieira de Castro, Vice-Rector
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International Relations Office (SRI):
- Campus of Gualtar, P - 4710-057 Braga
- Campus of Azurém, P - 4800-058 Guimarães
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fax: / +351 253604509/ 510125
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Academic Information

Calendar
Academic year / 2013/2014
Application deadlines: (dd/mm/yy) / First semester: 1st of June
Second semester: 1st of November
Lectures ‘dates/schedule, / First semester: 16th September 2013 – 15th February 2014
Second semester: 17thFebruary 2014 – 12th July 2014
These dates already include assessment/examination period.
Exams’ session (3 weeks)
Terms/semester dates) / First semester: 16th September 2013 – 15th February 2014
Second semester: 17thFebruary 2014 – 12th July 2014
Degree/Master courses in English / Full academic offer is available in the project website.
Despite Portuguese being the main language of instruction, some course units might be offered in English. However, in some areas, the majority of bibliography and support materials are in English and lecturers are generally open to consider the possibility of defining alternative evaluation methods such as development of project work and/or individual/tutorial supportand/or sitting examinations in English. It is also perfectly feasible for the student to carry out a research project in English or in another working languageat any level with the prior agreement between the student and the host supervisor. In this case, students are requested to present two/three topics of their preference so that a feasible project/supervisor can be identified in the host department/unit.
In the exchanges at Doctoral level, the English language proficiency might be compulsory depending on the research area/group.
Is it possible to enrol to single courses? / Yes, but students should concentrate the study plan proposal in a specific area (minimum 70%).
Services available to incoming mobility: / - Information package before departure;
- Orientation Programme during the first week of each semester;
- SRIoffers students interested in private accommodation some assistance once they are at UMinho, providing them with a list of available private rooms/apartments;
- SRI and local academic coordinators help students to formalize their enrolment;
- Padrinho/Madrinha Erasmus (buddysystem);
- In the beginning of each semester a Portuguese Language Course is organised for all exchange students;
- All students and teachers have free access to the Internet, electronic mail and wireless communication network;
- Student Health Service and psychological support;
- Canteens and Snack Bars;
- Bus service provided by UMinho between both campi (Campus of Gualtar andCampus of Azurém);
- Social/Cultural Extra-curricular Activities.
Accommodation/housing
For Students: / ACCOMMODATION AT THE HALLS OF RESIDENCE:
Exchange students who need accommodation during their study period and wish to apply for a place at the Halls of Residence, in Braga or Guimarães, should fill in the ‘Application Form for Accommodation’ and send it together with their Exchange Student Application process.
In Braga, there are 2 Halls of Residence: Santa Tecla Residence (with double and single rooms’ options) and Lloyd Braga Residence (only with double rooms’ option). In the Azurém’s Residence (Guimarães) there are only double rooms available for exchange students.
A single room costs €119,80/month and a double room costs €92,15/month/person, plus extra electricity spent. These amounts can be updated in the beginning of each academic year.
Apart from university housing, Braga and Guimarães are cities with an extensive PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION offer.
The average prices in Braga are as follows:
- Single room: €125-€150/month/person (plus electricity, gas and water)
- Double room: €90-€110/month/person (plus electricity, gas and water)
- Apartment (3 rooms): €350-€400/month/apartment (plus electricity, gas and water)
In Guimarães, the average prices are:
- Single room: €150-€180/month/person (plus electricity, gas and water);
- Double room: €100-€130/month/person (plus electricity, gas and water).
The average cost of living/month: €400-€500.
For reference only:
1 Meal at the University Canteen: €2,45
1 economic meal outside the University: €6
1-way ticket public transport: €1,50
Public Transport monthly card: €18,8
1 coffee: €0,50-€0,60
1 piece of bread: €0,11
1 l. of milk: €0,70
1/2 dozen eggs: €0,8-€1,10
1 Kg of rice: €0,70-€2
1 Kg of apples: €1,20-€2
1 ticket to the cinema: €4,5
1 photocopy: €0,03
etc...
For PhD/post-doc / The same as above even though with different priority status.
Individual support will be provided.
For teaching staff:
Please attach the application form you intend to use for the incoming mobility or write the web link of your on-line application (if this is your case) / The necessary forms ('Exchange Student Application Form', 'Learning Agreement' and 'Application Form for Accommodation’) as well as further relevant information are available at:
Any other information or issue you deem interesting or relevant to be shared / UMinho is located in two campi in Braga (Gualtar) and in Guimarães (Azurém). The courses in Architecture, Geography and Engineering are mainly taught in Guimarães. The other courses are predominantly ministered in Braga.
Both campi are linked by a bus service provided by UMinho which runs daily at regular intervals (the trip between the campi takes approximately 20 minutes).
Classes take place in both campi. The Rectorate is located in the centre of Braga, at Largo do Paço