Universidade de Coimbra
Portugal
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
Other names: University of Coimbra.
First degree/qualification: Licenciado (4-6 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 13/20.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year licenciado.
Documents required: Official transcript/academic record. Official certification of degree and date awarded. All documents in Portuguese and English.
Description: Instituted in 1290. Several moves to Lisbon and back. Usual admission requirements: secondary school certificate (12 years of education) and entrance examination.
Grading system:
| Suggested U.S. equivalency | ||
|---|---|---|
| 16-20 |
|
Excellent |
| 14-15 |
|
Very good |
| 12-13 |
|
Good but average |
| 10-11 |
|
Weak pass |
| 1-9 |
|
Fail |
Grading is considered severe.
Language of instruction: Portuguese.
Advanced degrees:
- Mestre.
- Doutor by examination and thesis.
Last updated: May 09, 2005