Católica kicks off academic year 2024.25 on a high note

The academic year 2024.25 could not have got off to a more memorable start: Between parties, games and adrenaline, Católica's welcome to freshmen was marked by joy and good spirits in Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Viseu and Sintra.

But that's not all. Altruism and inspiration were also words of honour, as UCP challenged the new students to ‘roll up their sleeves’ and volunteer for the benefit of others and a better world!

New friendships were made, talents were discovered, fears were faced and the first steps were taken towards the greatest adventure in the lives of hundreds of young people: making their dreams come true!

See some of the best moments now:

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Católica closes for holidays on different dates in Porto, Lisbon, Braga and Viseu
The headquarters and three campuses of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, in Lisbon, Porto, Braga and Viseu, will close for holidays. Check here for the periods per campus and the minimum services guaranteed at each location.
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Dream BIG: Welcome to Católica
At Católica, there’s room for every dream. From 31 August to 22 October, the University’s 19 faculties are organising activities to welcome students starting their university studies in 2026–27 in Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Viseu and Sintra. Find out about all the welcome activities.
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The Vatican’s first triennial of contemporary art takes place at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa from 12 October
From 12th October, Universidade Católica Portuguesa will host, at its Lisbon campus, the first Triennial of Art from Catholic Universities (ArtCut), organised by the Vatican, with Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça as general commissioner and Nuno Crespo, director of the School of Arts, as chief curator.