Established in 1986, Universidade da Beira Interior (University of Beira Interior) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Covilhã (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Castelo Branco. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade da Beira Interior (UBI) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade da Beira Interior (UBI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 34 years old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Portuguese higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UBI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
