Libraries, Contacts and Opening Hours
The Libraries of the Catholic University of Portugal are open to the general public, with no registration required, during opening hours and with no access fee.
All visitors may consult books, journals, and other physical and digital publications on-site, using the reading rooms.
For more information, please consult the UCP Libraries Rulebook (PDF).
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UCP Libraries User Training Support |
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Search, Retrieval and Management of Information Resources |
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Ciência-UCP Support, Research Support and DOI Assignment |
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Institutional Repository (Veritati) Support |
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Universidade Católica Portuguesa Scientific Journals Portal Support |
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European Documentation Centre |
cde.sede@ucp.pt (Lisbon) |
The Fr. Júlio Fragata, SJ Library provides research support in the fields of Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, and others, and also houses rare collections dating back to the 16th century.
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Contacts: biblioteca.ffcs@ucp.pt |
Regular opening hours: Saturday from 8:30am to 12:30pm (by appointment only, which can be made until 5:30pm on Friday to biblioteca.ffcs@ucp.pt) Closure:
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The D. Manuel Vieira de Matos Library offers a documentary collection divided between general and special holdings, gathering resources in the fields of Theology, Religious Studies, Patrology, among others. It is enriched by private donations and Memorials that preserve the academic history of Theology in Braga.
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Contacts: biblioteca.ft.braga@ucp.pt |
Regular opening hours: Closure: Christmas Schedule (December 12–19, 2025): Closure: |
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The João Paulo II University Library provides a vast collection covering areas such as Law, Economics, Nursing, Theology, Literature, and others, and also includes legacies and personal archives.
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Contacts: biblioteca.lisboa@ucp.pt |
Regular opening hours: Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm Closure: From January 2 (2026) to January 3 (2026) Christmas Schedule (December 31): 9:00am to 6:00pm Closure: From January 2 (2026) to January 3 (2026) |
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The Católica Medical School Library provides a specialized collection covering Health Sciences, Medicine, and related fields, supporting learning, research, and the development of clinical skills.
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Contacts: biblioteca.fm.lisboa@ucp.pt |
Regular opening Hours: Closure: From January 1 (2026) to January 2 (2026) |
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The Paraíso Library holds a vast collection covering areas such as Arts and Literature, Law, Education, Theology, among others, offering integrated services to the academic community and the public.
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Contacts: biblioteca.porto@ucp.pt |
Regular opening hours: Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm Closure: January 2 (2026) Christmas Schedule (December 15–31, 2025): Closure: January 2 (2026) |
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The D. José Pedro da Silva Library provides qualified support to the academic community in the fields of Dentistry, Architecture, Management, and Tourism, as well as other areas of knowledge, offering updated and open-access resources.
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Contacts: bjps.viseu@ucp.pt |
Regular opening hours: Closure: From December 31 (2025) to January 2 (2026) Christmas Schedule (December 15–31, 2025): Closure: From December 31 (2025) to January 2 (2026) |
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