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Portuguese Catholic University - School of Arts
Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal

The Portuguese Catholic University (Universidade Católica Portuguesa - UCP) was established in 1967 by decree of the Holy See under Concordat Law. UCP has been a pioneer in university development in Portugal, introducing new areas of knowledge not previously taught (e.g. business administration and management, food engineering, art and music Studies, etc.).

The Portuguese Catholic University was born in the North (Braga), extended to Lisbon, where the Rector's office is located, and continued its expansion to Porto, Viseu, Figueira da Foz and Sintra. The Porto Regional Centre began its activities in 1978 with the College of Law and comprises, at present, 22 degree programs, distributed among the two campuses situated in Porto: The Foz and the Asprela Campus.

Located by the “Foz Velha”, The “Foz Campus”, encompasses five Schools: the “College of Law” ; the “ School of Economics and Management ”, the “College of Theology” , the “School of Arts” and the “Institute of Education ” and offers 8 degree and several post-degree programs.

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Porto

Referred to as Portugal's Capital of the North, Porto was selected as the 2001 European Capital of Culture. Historic references of the city stretch back to Roman times, although Celtic and pre-Celtic remnants of ancient citadels have been found at the heart of where Porto now lies.

The city gained historical importance in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries as its shipyards contributed to the development of the Portuguese fleet. It is known largely for its trade in Port wine, named after the city because it was originally shipped from the area.

Today, Porto is admired for its enterprising spirit and characteristic culture. Visitors will see an array of architectural gems from Roman, Gothic, Baroque, Neoclassic, and Renaissance eras in this scenic city built into the granite cliffs at the mouth of the River Douro. Ribeira, the historic center of Porto, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.

For further information on Porto's history, sights, and attractions, see www.portoturismo.pt.