University of Lisbon
Universidade de Lisboa | |
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Latin:Universitas Olisiponensis | |
Motto | Ad Lucem (Latin) |
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Motto in English | To the light |
Type | Publicresearch university |
Established |
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Rector | António da Cruz Serra |
Academic staff | 3,369 (2018) |
Administrative staff | 2,106 (2018) |
Students | 47,794 (2018–19) |
Undergraduates | 35,063 (2018–19) |
Postgraduates | 12,731 (2018–19) |
Location | , |
Campus | several locations,Lisbon metropolitan area |
Colours | Black and white (University; rectory) |
Affiliations | |
Website | ulisboa.pt |
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TheUniversity of Lisbon(ULisboa;Portuguese:Universidade de Lisboa) is apublicresearch universityinLisbon,and the largest university inPortugal.It was originally founded in 1911, but the present structure of the university dates from the 2013 merger of the formerUniversity of Lisbon (1911–2013)and theTechnical University of Lisbon (1930–2013).
History
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University of Coimbra,the first Portuguese university, was established in Lisbon between 1288 and 1290, whenDinis Ipromulgated the letterScientiae thesaurus mirabili,granting several privileges to the students of thestudium generalein Lisbon, proving that it was already founded on that date. There was an active participation in this educational activity by the Portuguese Crown and its king, through its commitment of part of the subsidy of the same, as by the fixed incomes of the Church. This institution moved several times between Lisbon andCoimbra,where it settled permanently in 1537.
The current University of Lisbon is the result of the merger of two former public universities of Lisbon, the formerUniversity of Lisbon,founded in 1911 and theTechnical University of Lisbon,founded in 1930. The merger process was initiated in 2011 and was made into law on 31 December 2012. As stated on the decree-law No. 266-E/2012, the new University of Lisbon began its legal existence on the day the newly elected rector took office, on 25 July 2013.
Predecessors
[edit]Organization
[edit]As of 2013, the University of Lisbon comprises eighteen schools and its research institutes:
- Faculdade de Arquitetura(FA) - School of Architecture
- Faculdade de Belas-Artes(FBA) - School of Fine Arts
- Faculdade de Ciências(FC) - School of Sciences
- Faculdade de Direito(FD) - School of Law
- Faculdade de Farmácia(FF) - School of Pharmacy
- Faculdade de Letras(FL) - School of Letters
- Faculdade de Medicina(FM) - School of Medicine
- Faculdade de Medicina Dentária(FMD) - School of Dental Medicine
- Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária(FMV) - School of Veterinary Medicine
- Faculdade de Motricidade Humana(FMH) - School of Human Motricity
- Faculdade de Psicologia(FP) - School of Psychology
- Instituto de Ciências Sociais(ICS) - Institute of Social Sciences
- Instituto de Educação(IE) - Institute of Education
- Instituto de Geografia e Ordenamento do Território(IGOT) - Institute of Geography and Territorial Planning
- Instituto Superior de Agronomia(ISA) - School of Agronomy
- Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas(ISCSP) - School of Social and Political Sciences
- Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão(ISEG) - School of Economy and Management
- Instituto Superior Técnico(IST) - School of Engineering
It also comprises six specialized units, social and shared services, and theLisbon University Stadium.
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Rankings
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Global – Overall | |
ARWUWorld[1] | 201–300 (2023) |
QSWorld[2] | 266 (2024) |
THEWorld[3] | 401–500 (2024) |
USNWRGlobal[4] | 202 (2023) |
According to theAcademic Ranking of World Universities2017, also known as Shanghai Ranking, the University of Lisbon is ranked first in Portugal and 151–200 (overall) in the world. In the broad subject field of Engineering/Technology and Computer Sciences the university is ranked 51–75 worldwide, while in the disciplines of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science it is ranked 101–150, 151–200 and 151–200, respectively.[5][better source needed]
In theTimes Higher Education World University Rankings(THE) 2017 the University of Lisbon is regarded as the largest university in Portugal and is ranked 401–500 (overall),[6][better source needed]while in theQS World University Rankings2018 it is ranked 305 (overall).[7][better source needed]
Notable people
[edit]Humanities
[edit]Literature
[edit]- David Mourão-Ferreira
- Fernando Pessoa
- Florbela Espanca
- Herberto Hélder
- José Rodrigues Miguéis
- Lídia Jorge
- Maria Judite de Carvalho
- Pepetela
- Raul Mesquita
- Sophia de Mello Breyner
- Urbano Tavares Rodrigues
- Vitorino Nemésio
Law
[edit]Fine Arts
[edit]Sciences
[edit]Business
[edit]Politics
[edit]Heads of state and government
[edit]- Agostinho Neto
- Jorge Sampaio
- Mário Soares
- Pedro Pires
- Teófilo Braga
- Jorge Carlos Fonseca
- Cavaco Silva
- Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
- Afonso Costa
- Adelino da Palma Carlos
- Francisco Pinto Balsemão
- Marcelo Caetano
- Diogo Freitas do Amaral
- António Costa
- Graça Machel
Leaders of international organizations
[edit]Lisbon University Student's Union
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TheAssociação Académica da Universidade de Lisboa,founded on March 8, 2007, is the representative structure of the collective interests of all students of theUniversity of Lisbon.[8]
TheAAULis an Association with a Federative character, recognized by the Government as a Federation of Students balancing a model of direct election by students with the pursuit of the institutional interests of the Federated Academic and Student Associations themselves.
Within the Associação Académica da Universidade de Lisboa, the paradigm of two chambers, personified by the General Assembly and the General Council, finds parallels in the upper and lower chambers of bicameral parliamentary systems. The termupper chamberis particularly relevant when analyzing the structure and function of these bodies in the context of the AAUL.
TheGeneral Councilof the AAUL emerges as the representative body of the Student Associations and the students of the Faculties, playing an essential role in defining the programmatic lines of AAUL activity. The representativeness of these associations and faculties in the General Council reflects the diversity of interests and perspectives, providing a more comprehensive and institutionalized view.
On the other hand, theGeneral Assembly,resembling a lower chamber, represents all students of the University of Lisbon. This is the highest point of deliberation, where all students exercise a direct voice in decision-making on matters related to the AAUL. The direct participation of students in the General Assembly reflects the popular and democratic nature of this chamber, contrasting with the more institutional character of the General Council.
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This bicameral structure, similar to parliamentary systems in various parts of the world, finds echoes in examples such as the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament, reflecting the specific nuances of the European Union. Similarly, in the United States, the Senate represents the member states in a federative manner, while the House of Representatives directly reflects the voice of the citizens. In the United Kingdom, the House of Lords, with an aristocratic character, contrasts with the House of Commons, representing the general population. This diversity of examples highlights the adaptability and effectiveness of the bicameral model in managing different perspectives and interests, ensuring a more inclusive and representative approach in decisions relevant to the student community of theULisboa.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"ARWU World University Rankings 2023".www.shanghairanking.com.Retrieved26 August2022.
- ^"QS World University Rankings 2024".topuniversities.com.19 June 2023.Retrieved26 August2023.
- ^"World University Rankings".timeshighereducation.com.6 August 2023.Retrieved26 August2023.
- ^"U.S. News Education: Best Global Universities 2022-23".Retrieved23 November2023.
- ^"Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking) 2016 - University of Lisbon".shanghairanking.com.Retrieved26 June2017.
- ^"Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2017 - University of Lisbon".timeshighereducation.com.Retrieved26 June2017.
- ^"QS World University Rankings® 2018 - University of Lisbon".topuniversities.com.Retrieved26 June2017.
- ^"AAUL Website".Associação Académica da Universidade de Lisboa.Retrieved19 February2024.
External links
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- Official website(in Portuguese)
- Official website(in English)