61
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Courses
92.500
Students
8.864
Professors and Researchers
4.024
Staff
510.994
Graduates
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Portuguese Association of Private Higher Education
Since 1994, APESP has represented private higher education institutions before political and regulatory authorities in Portugal.
The main objectives of private higher education institutions are to educate the population, train professionals, contribute to the country’s knowledge and development, and ensure the cultural, scientific, and professional training of their students.
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FLAD launched a new edition of the UP Higher Education Program 2026-2027
The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) has launched a new edition of the UP Higher Education...
Higher Education and Youth Employment in Portugal
For every euro invested in a higher education degree, the return in the labor market is an additional...
European Consortium of Academies for Digital Health Training
Egas Moniz School of Health and Science has announced the creation of two international academies dedicated...
Meeting with OEI Portugal regarding the VII EU–LAC Academic Summit
On May 4th, a meeting was held with the Director of OEI Portugal, Ana Paula Laborinho, and the Coordinator...
APESP promotes a session for sharing and reflection ahead of the General Assembly
On April 21st, APESP promoted a series of sharing and reflection sessions preceding its General Assembly....
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Piaget de Almada consolidates its unique position as the only institution in the country to offer this...