University of Coimbra
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Public university in Coimbra, Portugal
About University of Coimbra
According to Wikipedia, The University of Coimbra is a public research university in Coimbra, Portugal. First established in Lisbon in 1290, it went through a number of relocations until moving permanently to Coimbra in 1537. The university is among the oldest universities in continuous operation in the world, the oldest in Portugal, and played an influential role in the development of higher education in the Portuguese-speaking world. In 2013, UNESCO declared the university a World Heritage Site, noting its architecture, unique culture and traditions, and historical role.
University of Coimbra's Online Degrees
What Is University of Coimbra Known For?
University of Coimbra is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Philosophy
- Education
- Literature
- Law
- Political Science
- Communications
- Biology
- Religious Studies
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- History
- Medical
- Business
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Earth Sciences
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
- Social Work
University of Coimbra's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Philosophy
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Logic
#277
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Metaphysics
#114
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#71
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Epistemology
#130
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#89
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Education
#110
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Higher Education
#59
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Secondary Education
#47
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Primary Education
#44
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Literature
#215
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Writing
#185
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Philology
#134
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Etymology
#205
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Law
#91
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Civil Law
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Criminal Law
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Jurisprudence
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Political Science
#141
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Government
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Human Rights
#304
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Political Economy
#128
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Communications
#162
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Linguistics
#198
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Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Biology
#241
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Agriculture
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Botany
#119
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#99
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Biotechnology
#97
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Religious Studies
#114
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#107
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Theology
#103
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#83
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Ministry
#100
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Canon Law
#13
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Engineering
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Architecture
#97
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Biomedical Engineering
#42
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Mechanical Engineering
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Mathematics
#274
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Geometry
#176
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#189
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Statistics
#321
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Algebra
#138
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#144
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History
#171
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Political History
#40
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European History
#50
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Ancient History
#114
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Medical
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Neurology
#24
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Surgery
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Public Health
#395
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Business
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Finance
#83
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Management
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Accounting
#229
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Physics
#270
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#297
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Particle Physics
#99
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#102
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Astronomy
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Astrophysics
#178
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#182
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Chemistry
#242
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#249
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Nanotechnology
#89
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Chemical Engineering
#203
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Polymer Chemistry
#24
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Economics
#329
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#299
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Public Finance
#68
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Taxation
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Classical Economics
#55
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#55
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Computer Science
#520
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#523
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Informatics
#88
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#89
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Database
#353
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Computer Engineering
#160
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Psychology
#283
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#305
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Clinical Psychology
#239
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Social Psychology
#318
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Psychoanalysis
#282
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#286
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Earth Sciences
#141
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#164
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Geography
#96
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Mineralogy
#24
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#32
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Geophysics
#102
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#108
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Sociology
#165
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Sexology
#15
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#21
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Gender Studies
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Urban Studies
#784
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Anthropology
#195
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Ethnography
#46
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Social Anthropology
#130
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Cultural Anthropology
#286
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#294
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Criminal Justice
#218
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Forensic Science
#5
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Criminology
#291
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#297
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Law Enforcement
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Social Work
#1665
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Empowerment
#620
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Community Organization
#109
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Who Are University of Coimbra's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Coimbra's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Law, Religious Studies, and Education. Here are some of University of Coimbra's most famous alumni:
- Luis de Molina
- A Spanish priest and writer.
- Luís de Camões
- A 16th-century Portuguese poet.
- António de Oliveira Salazar
- A Prime Minister of Portugal .
- Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal
- A Portuguese noble and diplomat .
- John of St. Thomas
- A Portuguese philosopher.
- Bartolomeu de Gusmão
- A Brazilian scientist.
- Agostinho da Silva
- A Portuguese philosopher.
- Manuel Gonçalves Cerejeira
- A Portuguese cardinal.
- José Leite de Vasconcelos
- A Portuguese ethnographer, archaeologist and author.
- Almeida Garrett
- A Portuguese writer and politician .
- Pedro Nunes
- A Portuguese mathematician .
- Luís António Verney
- A Portuguese philosopher.
Who Are University of Coimbra's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Coimbra's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Law, Religious Studies, and Education. Here are some of University of Coimbra's most famous alumni:
- Marisa Matias
- A Portuguese sociologist, MEP.
- Catia Faria
- A Portuguese philosopher and activist.
- Filipe Teles
- A Political scientist.
- Filipe Carreira da Silva
- A Zimbabwean-born Portuguese social theorist.
- Maria Helena Braga
- A Researcher.
- João Penedones
- A Portuguese physicist.
- Catarina de Albuquerque
- A Portuguese lawyer and rights activist.
- Paula Isabel da Silva Moreira
- A Portuguese scientist.
- F. Dean Toste
- A Portuguese chemistry researcher.
- Sérgio Dias Branco
- A .
- Souvik Maiti
- An Indian chemist.
- Ullrich Scherf
- A German chemist and professor.
