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The University of the Azores, or commonly abbreviated as UAc, is the only public university in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. It was founded on January 9, 1976, two years after the Carnation Revolution that ended several decades of dictatorship in Portugal, but before the Portuguese Third Republic was institutionalized, along with the region's autonomy. The university is a public institution...
The University of the Azores, or commonly abbreviated as UAc, is the only public university in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. It was founded on January 9, 1976, two years after the Carnation Revolution that ended several decades of dictatorship in Portugal, but before the Portuguese Third Republic was institutionalized, along with the region's autonomy. The university is a public institution dependent on the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education and was established in order to advance sustainable development and higher education in the Azores.
Ranking Overview
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 2,905
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 8%
- Female : Male
- 79 : 21
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanography | 101-150 | - | 2022 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
THE
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 34.7 | 2025 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 19.6 | 2025 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | 584 | - | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =698 | - | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
When was Universidade dos Açores founded?
Universidade dos Açores was founded in 1976.
What are the top subjects at Universidade dos Açores?
Top subjects at Universidade dos Açores include: Oceanography, Ecology, Life Sciences, Plant and Animal Science, Environment/Ecology.
Where is Universidade dos Açores located?
Universidade dos Açores is located in Ponta Delgada, Portugal.