University of Aveiro, Portugal

Established in 1973, the University of Aveiro quickly became one of the most dynamic and innovative universities in Portugal, that continuously develops and implements its mission to provide education, generate research, and promote cooperation with society. To study here is to be involved with a multicultural atmosphere and enjoy an amazing quality of life, beautiful white sandy beaches and unspoiled surroundings. By choosing the UA, you will be choosing a University that enhances your skills, increases knowledge, and values training through its wide range of programmes, while living a relaxed, safe and vibrant life. Attended by over 17,000 students, the UA has achieved a significant position amongst higher education institutions in Portugal and Europe, being among the top universities for the quality of its infrastructures, the strength of its research and the excellence of its staff. The University of Aveiro is a founding member of the ECIU University, an EU-funded European University that will create a completely new educational model on a European scale, bringing together learners, teachers, and researchers to cooperate with cities and businesses and solve real-life challenges.

At the University of Aveiro, MARIHE students will join the Master's program in Administration and Public Policies, specifically within the branch focused on Higher Education, Science, and Technology Policies. They will also be integrated into the research activities of CIPES (Center for Research in Higher Education Policies). CIPES, a private research center established in 1998 by the Universities of Aveiro and Porto, is dedicated to advancing critical thought and fostering a deep understanding of the key policy issues facing higher education, both nationally and internationally.

The University of Aveiro and CIPES were partners in the consortium of the Higher Education European Masters (HEEM), one of the first programs to receive the Erasmus Mundus European Masters label from the European Union in 2004. This program emphasized the roles, policies, and operations of higher education. CIPES has also been a longstanding partner of the MARIHE program, hosting students for internships since its inception.