Braga, Portugal
Studying at University of Minho
University of Minho is a university in Braga, Portugal, founded in 1973. It teaches around 20,500 students, and the UniBridgeEurope catalog lists 249 of its degree programmes, across bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctorates.
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The institution at a glance
- 1973Founded53 years of history
- 20,500Studentscounted in 2026
- 888Professorshipsendowed chairs
- 249Programmes
- 64Bachelor's
- 126Master's
- 56PhD / doctorate
- Varies by programmeTuition
- 2–12 semestersDuration
- BragaCampus
Notable alumni
People who studied at University of Minho and have a Wikipedia article.
- José Manuel FernandesPortuguese politician of the 3rd republicb. 1967
- Alexandra SilvaPortuguese computer scientistb. 1984
- Fernando AlexandrePortuguese economistb. 1972
- Hugo SoaresPortuguese politicianb. 1983
- Sérgio AzevedoPortuguese composerb. 1968
- Alexandra VieiraPortuguese politicianb. 1966
- Filipe MeloPortuguese politicianb. 1981
- Carlos Abreu AmorimPortuguese politicianb. 1963
Networks & alliances
- European University Association
- Confederation of Open Access Repositories
- Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment
- Arqus European University Alliance
Institutional facts from Wikipedia· last checked Aug 28, 2026
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Campus & surroundings
University of Minho is at 41.5514° N, 8.4231° W, in Braga, Portugal. Explore the map to see the streets, transport links, shops and green space around the campus.
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Cost of living in Braga
Estimates for the 2026 academic yearA student in Braga should budget around 720 € a month. The heaviest line by far is rent: a room in a shared flat goes for about 280 €, and most land between 220 € and 370 €.
- Room in a shared flat usually 220 € – 370 €
- 280 €
- Food and groceries
- 220 €
- Student travel pass
- 25 €
- Health insurance
- 30 €
- Phone, internet, electricity
- 70 €
- Books, sport, going out
- 95 €
- Monthly total
- 720 €
Ranked 1 of 4 on cost among the cities we cover in Portugal, cheapest first.
What things cost here, against the EU
Across the whole shopping basket Portugal sits at 85.0, where the EU average is 100 (2024).
EU average = 100
Consumer prices rose 2.2% over 2025.
Where these numbers come from
The monthly budget is our own estimate, compiled from what student unions, universities and national student services publish. Use it to plan with — it is not a quote.
The price levels, inflation and rent figures are published statistics: Eurostat purchasing power parities and, for German states, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
Weather & climate in Braga
2016–2025 averageSummers in Braga average 27°C by day and 16°C at night; winters average 14°C and 6°C. The city gets around 2,179 hours of sunshine a year.
Summer
27°16°
daynight
Winter
14°6°
daynight
Sunshine
2,179
hours of sunshine a year
Warmest: AugustColdest: January130 days of rain a year · 1,651 mm
Weather data: Open-Meteo (ERA5). Sunshine hours estimated from cloud cover and daylight.
Registry record
Registered in the Research Organization Registry as University of Minho — the open, global register research infrastructure uses to tell institutions apart.
Also known as
- Universidade do Minho
Identifiers
- ISNI0000 0001 2159 175X
- WikidataQ29673
- Crossref Funder ID501100008814
- GRIDgrid.10328.38
Affiliated institutions
Institution data from ROR (CC0)· last synced Aug 29, 2026