Catholic University of Portugal, universidade privada de Portugal
The Catholic University of Portugal is a private institution located on the Palma de Cima campus in Lisbon, housing eight faculties covering law, business, health sciences, and theology. The campus features lecture halls, libraries, studios, dining areas, nursing laboratories, student housing, and parking facilities.
The institution was founded in 1967 as a private university and has grown into a major center for teaching and research across Portugal. It has expanded from its Lisbon base to operate 15 education and research units across four locations nationwide.
The university carries Catholic values in its daily teaching and student life, with two chapels on campus serving as quiet spaces for reflection. These spaces show how faith and academic work coexist as part of the campus experience.
The campus is easily reached by public transport including buses 764, 755, and 768, metro at Cidade Universitária or Laranjeiras stations, and train at Estação de Sete Rios. Walking or cycling around the campus and nearby streets is common for students and visitors exploring the area.
The university operates a separate medical school in the nearby city of Sintra where medical students receive specialized health sciences training. This additional campus shows the institution's commitment to medical education beyond its Lisbon base.
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