University of Beira Interior
Covilhã, Portugal
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,001
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 7,000
- International students
- 28%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1979
Overview
The University of Beira Interior (UBI) is a public research university located in Covilhã, Portugal. Established in 1973, it grew from a regional textile polytechnic into a comprehensive university known for its engineering, health sciences, and arts programs, often utilizing repurposed historic industrial buildings.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Arts
- Social Sciences
- Communication
- Business
- Architecture
- Biotechnology
Accreditation: Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- September 2025
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquitectura (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bioengenharia (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Biomedicina (opens in a new tab) | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bioquímica (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Biotecnologia (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.