The University of Coimbra (UC), one of Europe’s oldest universities, founded in 1290 and serving a community of over 30,000 students, is a comprehensive public higher education institution with a long-standing mission in knowledge creation, education and societal service.
UC demonstrates a sustained institutional commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals across governance, education, research and campus operations. This commitment is supported by structured strategies, monitoring and reporting mechanisms, and active engagement with internal and external stakeholders.