As a public institution imparting higher education, the University of Lisbon was established in the year 1911, following the downfall of the Portugal's monarchical rule. However, the University of Lisbon has a long and ancient history, dating back as early as the 13th century.
Historical Facts about the University of Lisbon
The University of Lisbon was founded more or less in the 1200s as the Studium Generale or Estudo Geral by King Dinis. According to the history of the University of Lisbon, the university was relocated from Lisbon to Coimbra in 1537, after 250 years of its foundation. At that time, it was known as the University of Coimbra. Again in the 1900s, University of Coimbra was shifted to the Lisbon, and finally assumed the name of the Universidade de Lisboa.
University Faculties
The most prominent faculties of the University of Lisbon, supporting education and learning include:
- Faculty of Letters: Established in the 1900s, the Faculty of Letters offers graduation courses in Contemporary Literature and Languages, including German, Italian, Portuguese, French, English and Spanish, as well as in other areas like Classical Studies
(Classical Literatures and Languages), History and Archeology, Geography, European Studies, African Studies, Philosophy, Psychology and Cultural Studies.
- Faculty of Medicine: As one of the foremost medical schools in the world, the Faculty of Medicine in the University of Lisbon was
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founded in the 19th century. One of the largest hospitals in Portugal, the Santa Maria's Hospital, acts as the teaching hospital of the Faculty of Medicine, sharing similar equipments and fixings as that of the faculty.
- Faculty of Sciences: The Faculty of Sciences was established in 1900s. The total student strength of the faculty in the academic year 2006-2007 comprise approximately 3500 students on graduation level, 850 students on post-graduation level, 600 research scholars and around 450 teachers, most of whom possess doctorate degrees. This faculty offers graduation courses in about 15 different areas.
- Faculty of Law: Founded officially in the 1900s, the Faculty of Law offers graduation courses in law, as well as specialized post-graduation programs in various branches of law. The faculty consists of eminent professors, enriching the legal department with their knowledge and erudition.
- Research Faculty: The Research Faculty of the University of Lisbon comprises the Instituto de Medicina Molecular, which is a leading molecular medicine institute, supporting bioscience researches in Portugal. Since 1853, this institute is dedicated towards maintaining Portugal's longest metereological series. Research work funding is done by Associated Laboratory of the Ministry of Science and Technology in Portugal and the CGUL, the foremost geophysical research entity in Portugal.
University of Lisbon is among the best known universities of the world, imparting quality knowledge and awarding degrees to successful students every year.
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