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About Portugal <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As one of the safest and most welcoming countries in Europe and the world, Portugal has all you need to start the best adventure of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tasty Mediterranean food, sunny days the whole year, beautiful natural landscapes, and a vibrant cultural life \u2013 this is Portugal, a diverse nation with about 10 million inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Known for its rich culture and traditions, Portugal is a predominantly Roman Catholic country that has been influenced by the Celtics, Lusitanians, Phoenicians, Germanics, Visigoths, Vikings, Sephardic Jewish, Moorish, and Africans, resulting in a highly open-minded and global nation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Located in the extreme southwest of Europe, surrounded by an extensive coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, limited to the north and east by Spain, and to the west and south by the Atlantic Ocean. The territory of Portugal includes the Azores and Madeira islands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official language <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Portuguese<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>Climate <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We would be lying if we didn\u2019t say one of the best reasons to study in Portugal is that it has sunny days the whole year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portugal’s average daytime temperatures are between 5\u00baC and 15\u00baC in the Winter and between 25\u00baC and 35\u00baC in the Summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The summers are mild in the highlands of the north and in the coastal regions of the far north and center regions. The autumn and winter are typically windy, rainy, and cool, being colder in the northern districts and central provinces, where you can feel freezing temperatures during the colder months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the South, you’ll experience very hot and long summers, short winters, and very little rainfall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Madeira, there is a Mediterranean-type climate with mild and pleasant temperatures throughout the year, while the Azores have a temperate maritime climate with abundant rainfall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Religion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Portuguese Constitution emphasizes freedom of expression, religion, and conscience. Churches and religious communities are separate and independent of the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For historical reasons, which come from the foundation of Portuguese nationality, the Catholic Church plays a central role in Portuguese culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Euro – \u20ac<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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about portugal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your monthly expenses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Leiria is one of the most affordable cities in Portugal for students. How much you’ll spend will depend on whether you choose on-campus or off-campus services \u2013 and, of course, on your own specific needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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On-campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
City <\/td>Halls of Residence<\/td> Canteens <\/td> Public Transport <\/td><\/tr>
Leiria<\/td>\u20ac146<\/td>\u20ac200<\/td>\u20ac15.25 (monthly pass) <\/td><\/tr>
Caldas da Rainha<\/td>\u20ac146<\/td>\u20ac200<\/td>\u20ac22 (80 trips) <\/td><\/tr>
Peniche<\/td>\u20ac146<\/td>\u20ac200<\/td>\u20ac14.95 (monthly pass) <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Off-campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
City<\/td>Accommodation<\/td>Groceries<\/td>Public Transport <\/td><\/tr>
Leiria<\/td>\u20ac150 \u2013 \u20ac260<\/td>\u20ac150 \u2013 \u20ac300<\/td>\u20ac15.25 (monthly pass)<\/td><\/tr>
Caldas da Rainha<\/td>\u20ac120 \u2013 \u20ac200<\/td>\u20ac150 \u2013 \u20ac300 <\/td>\u20ac22 (80 trips)<\/td><\/tr>
Peniche<\/td>\u20ac120 \u2013 \u20ac200<\/td>\u20ac150 \u2013 \u20ac300 <\/td>\u20ac14.95 (monthly pass)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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about Portugal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get to Polytechnic University of Leiria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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From the Lisbon Airport to the Sete Rios bus station:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n