How to reach Braga and Guimarães?
Braga and Guimarães are located in the North of Portugal and both are easy to reach. You may land in Porto airport (Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport) and then take the GetBus to Braga or Guimarães, which will take about 50 min.
I just arrived to the School of Sciences, what now?
As soon you arrive, please contact your Degree Director. You may find his/her email/telephone number
The Pedagogical Council of the School of Sciences will be also glad to welcome you and to provide your further support. Please don’t hesitate contacting us through the email cpedagogico@ecum.uminho.pt
Once at School of Sciences of University of Minho how can I find accommodation?
You may find accommodation at the University Residences or in the private sector where you may find relatively cheap options by sharing an apartment with other students. You may also opt for a room in a family house or renting your own apartment.
Please visit this website of University of Minho for more information:
You may also talk to you Mobility Academic Coordinator and fellow students.
Once in Braga or Guimarães should I expect a low cost of living?
Living in Portugal is relatively cheap. In Braga and Guimarães you can expect a relatively good accommodation at affordable prices. Furthermore, the University provides you even cheaper accommodation and food options in residences downtown and canteens and snack bars in both Campi of Braga and Guimarães.
You might want to check some information available online:
What can I expect about living in Braga and Guimarães and about their cultural life?
Braga is a 2000 years old city of enormous beauty and rich heritage, which combines tradition with innovation, memory with youth and creativity.
Guimarães is a city and municipality located in northern Portugal, in the district of Braga. Its historic town centre is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001, in recognition for being an “exceptionally well-preserved and authentic example of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern town” in Europe.
