University of Minho
Universidade do Minho

Latin: Universitas Bracara Augustæ
Motto	Res ipsas examinare: versus est sciendi modus
Motto in English	Examining things in themselves: this is the true way of knowing
Type	Public university
Established	1973^[1]
Endowment	€148.4 million per year^[2]
Rector	Rui Vieira de Castro^[3]
Academic staff	1,033^[4]
Administrative staff	645^[4]
Students	19,632 (2020)^[4]
Undergraduates	13,022^[4]
Postgraduates	4,910^[4]
Doctoral students	1,700^[4]
Location	Braga (rectorate), Guimarães , Portugal 41°33′39″N 8°23′48″W / 41.5608°N 8.3968°W / 41.5608; -8.3968
Campus	Multiple sites
Research labs	31^[4]
Colors	Red and White^[5]
Website	www.uminho.pt

University rankings
Global – Overall
ARWU World^[6]	401–500 (2023)
QS World^[7]	611–620 (2024)
THE World^[8]	601–800 (2024)
USNWR Global^[9]	=507 (2023)

The University of Minho (Universidade do Minho) is a public university in Portugal, divided into the following campuses:

Largo do Paço (rectorate), in Braga
Campus of Gualtar, in Braga
Convento dos Congregados, in Braga
Campus of Azurém, in Guimarães

History

The University of Minho, founded in 1973, is one of the then named "New Universities" that, at that time, deeply changed the landscape of higher education in Portugal.

Located in the region of Minho, known for its significant economic activity and by the youth of its population, the University of Minho is playing the role of development agent in the region.

With over 19,000 students (42% of which are postgraduate students) and with about 1300 professors and 600 employees, UM is one of the largest Portuguese universities.

As of 2013, the University of Minho appears on the ranking of Times Higher Education as one of the 100 best universities of the world under the age of 50, occupying the 76th position. In 2014, it placed 75th overall. The university is widely regarded for the number of citations of its published papers.

In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2015, the university was ranked between 351 and 400 worldwide.^[10]

Schools

List of research units

Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering

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Public universities in Portugal

Public universities in Portugal
Public universities	Algarve Aveiro Azores Beira Interior Coimbra Évora Lisbon NOVA Madeira Minho Porto Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Public university institutes	ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon
Distance public universities	Universidade Aberta

Compostela Group of Universities

Compostela Group of Universities
Members	Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior Columbus University ESAN University Grigol Robakidze University Ilia State University Jaume I University Karlstad University Kazimieras Simonavičius University King Juan Carlos University Kore University of Enna Masaryk University Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education Federico Villarreal National University National University of San Marcos Pan-European University Peruvian University of Applied Sciences Philipps University of Marburg Pontifical Catholic University of Peru São Paulo State University Santo Domingo Institute of Technology Technical University of Madrid Universidad Anáhuac Xalapa (Anahuac University Network) Universidad La Salle México Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena Università telematica internazionale Uninettuno University Business Academy in Novi Sad University of A Coruña University of Almería University of Burgos University of Cádiz University of Extremadura University of Fribourg University of Guadalajara University of La Laguna University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria University of León University of Lima University of Lleida University of Łódź University of Málaga University of Malta University of Minho University of Monterrey University of Nantes University of Oviedo University of Pécs University of Piura University of Regensburg University of Salamanca University of Santiago de Compostela University of Seville University of Surabaya University of the Basque Country University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro University of Valencia University of Vigo University of Worcester University of Zaragoza Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Zhejiang Wanli University
Associates	Metropolitan College (AMC)
Collaborators	Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration EEUA Erasmus Compostela Euro-Mediterranean University of Slovenia FAUBAI HACU Quacquarelli Symonds Scholars at Risk

SGroup European Universities' Network

Full members

Associate members

Guimarães topics

Guimarães topics
Main topics	Historic Centre History Culture Geography Architecture Economy Civil parishes Notable people
Libraries & museums	Alfredo Pimenta Archive Vila Flor Cultural Centre Martins Sarmento Society Building Alberto Sampaio Museum Raul Brandão Library
Culture & entertainment	Nicolinas Gualterianas Martins Sarmento Society Multiusos de Guimarães Jordão Theatre Gil Vicente Theatre Afonso Henriques Theatre O Comércio de Guimarães Avepark
Other landmarks	City Hall Castle of Guimarães Medieval Walls Paço dos Duques Padrão do Salado Citânia de Briteiros Vila Flor Palace Railway Station Religious Buildings Hotel Fundador Hotel Guimarães Hotel Toural Hotel Mestre de Avis University of Minho Arquinho Factory Complete list
Notable streets & squares	Toural Campo da Feira Oliveira Square Santiago Square São Dâmaso Boulevard Misericórdia Square Carmo Square Avenida D. João IV Avenida D. Afonso Henriques Feira do Pão Santa Maria Street D. Maria II Street Caldeiroa Street
Sports & clubs	Vitória S.C. Afonso Henriques Stadium Moreirense F.C. Parque Joaquim de Almeida Freitas Berço SC Brito S.C. Pevidém S.C. Athletic Club of Gonça Amigos de Urgeses Clube Caçadores das Taipas G.D. Serzedelo G.D.R.C. Os Sandinenses Guimarães Sports Centre

Authority control databases

Authority control databases
International	ISNI VIAF
National	France BnF data Catalonia Israel United States Czech Republic
People	ISIL PT-6
Other	IdRef

History

Schools

List of research units

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