Practical Information

Information for participants travelling to the University of Minho

Location & Transportation

This 5-days course is based on the historic city of Guimarães (Portugal) − https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/guimaraes.

The University of Minho has campuses in Braga and Guimarães, welcoming more than 20,000 students, including a large international community.

Guimarães is considered the birthplace of Portugal because Afonso Henriques, who went on to be the first king of Portugal, was born here. The historical centre in the area that was within the Guimarães city walls, is associated with the formation and identity of Portugal, and was classified a World Heritage site based on the originality and authenticity applied in its restoration. Guimarães was recently into the shortlist for the European Green Capital.

The University of Minho has several campi and research infrastructures mainly located in the cities of Braga and Guimarães, from its more than twenty thousand students, more than 10% are international students (https://www.uminho.pt/EN).

You will carry out your academic activities in the Campus of Azurém, Guimarães.

The nearest airport is Sá Carneiro International airport (in Oporto) around 50 km away.

How to get to Guimarães

Campus Locations

University of Minho has two main campuses where activities may take place:

Need more information?

Contact the Organising Team