University Fernando Pessoa

What University Fernando Pessoa does

University Fernando Pessoa (UFP) is a private higher-education institution founded in 1980 and headquartered in Porto, Portugal, with its main campus at Praça 9 de Abril, 349. The university operates across four faculties — Health Sciences, Human and Social Sciences, Science and Technology, and Architecture — offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. UFP differentiates its education through integrated practical-training infrastructure: a teaching hospital (UFP University Hospital) that has received the highest rating from Portugal's SINAS for clinical excellence, and a TV Lab Workshop with a live-streaming platform (UFP TV) where students produce biweekly programs including #NTS.

The institution's business model is anchored in tuition and fees structured under Portuguese higher-education regulations, billed annually, with revenue complemented by hospital services and EU-funded mobility programs. UFP draws domestic Portuguese students, international Erasmus+/exchange cohorts, Portuguese-as-a-foreign-language learners at the B2+ level, and professionals seeking humanitarian-action credentials through a joint diploma with the International University of Sarajevo. Distribution is via direct campus-based enrollment at the Porto headquarters and a global Erasmus+ mobility channel.

UFP participates in international academic networks — most notably EMUNI University (Euro-Mediterranean consortium, headquartered in Slovenia) — and has hosted Erasmus+ Staff Weeks for European peer institutions. Brand positioning is anchored by Fernando Pessoa's literary legacy, faculty honors (Erich Saling Perinatal Prize, Saúde Oral Person of the Year recognitions), and U-Multirank top-performer rankings (5th in regional joint publications and 7th in interdisciplinary publications, 2016). Marketing channels include the international website (international.ufp.pt), the UFP Global Facebook page, Welcome Days orientation, and direct Skype-based recruitment via ufpinternational.

Name

University Fernando Pessoa

Legal name

University Fernando Pessoa

Website

https://international.ufp.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

University Fernando Pessoa is a private Portuguese university in Porto, founded in 1980, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across Health Sciences, Humanities, Science & Technology, and Architecture, supported by an integrated teaching hospital, Erasmus+ mobility, and media/TV training facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Higher education
• University degree programs
• Clinical training
• International exchange programs
• Research university

Headquarters

HQ city

Areia

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

University Fernando Pessoa is a private higher education institution in Porto, Portugal offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across faculties including Health Sciences, Human and Social Sciences, Science and Technology, and Architecture. The university operates an integrated University Hospital providing clinical training for health sciences students, complemented by specialized programs such as a TV Lab workshop, Portuguese language diploma, and Erasmus+ international mobility programs.

Product overview

University Fernando Pessoa is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic degree programs across multiple faculties (Health Sciences, Human and Social Sciences, Science and Technology, and Architecture). The institution complements its educational offerings with practical training facilities including the UFP University Hospital for health sciences students, and innovative media programs through the TV Lab Workshop and UFP TV streaming platform. International mobility is supported through Erasmus+ exchange programs. Specialized programs include language diplomas (Diploma em Língua e Cultura Portuguesa) and professional certifications in humanitarian action. The university is located in Porto, Portugal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Degree Programs Undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered across multiple faculties including Health Sciences, Human and Social Sciences, Science and Technology, and Architecture, targeting domestic and international students seeking higher education qualifications.
• UFP University Hospital Teaching hospital providing clinical training for health sciences students and healthcare services to the community, recognized for clinical excellence with highest rating from Portuguese Health Evaluation System (SINAS).
• Erasmus+ Exchange Programs International student exchange and mobility programs including study abroad, traineeships, and staff exchange opportunities with European partner institutions through Erasmus+ and bilateral agreements.
• Diploma em Língua e Cultura Portuguesa University diploma program for Portuguese as a Foreign Language students at B2 level or higher, offering a multidisciplinary approach to Portuguese language and culture education for non-native speakers.
• Project Manager in Humanitarian Action Diploma Professional diploma program in collaboration with International University of Sarajevo covering humanitarian action project management in post-crisis societies, targeting professionals seeking specialized training.
• Architecture Program Architecture degree program featuring the LEP (Studies and Projects Lab) and academic journal 'A Obra Nasce', offering comprehensive architecture education at the university.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International University of SarajevocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2018Erasmus+ teaching mission where Prof. João Casqueira delivered lectures at International University of Sarajevo, part of ongoing humanitarian action program partnership.
• International University of SarajevocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2017Joint diploma program 'Project Manager in Humanitarian Action in Post-Crisis Societies' delivered July 2017. Collaboration within Erasmus+ framework involving teaching missions and academic exchange between the two institutions.
• European Higher Education InstitutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2016UFP organized 4th Erasmus+ Staff Week for Librarians from June 27 to July 1, 2016, hosting librarians from other European higher education institutions for knowledge exchange and best practices.
• University of PécsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Hosted study trip for Hungarian students and professor of Cultural Management to contact with researchers and different work contexts at UFP.
• EMUNI UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013UFP is a member of EMUNI University, an international association of Euro-Mediterranean universities headquartered in Slovenia. Prof. João Casqueira elected to EMUNI Senate as Portuguese representative.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Oficinatv
• Facebookfacebook.com/UFPGlobal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about University Fernando Pessoa