Established in 1973, Universidade do Minho (University of Minho) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Braga (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Guimarães. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade do Minho (UMinho) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade do Minho (UMinho) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 47 years old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMinho 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
