Universidade AbertaStudent Guide

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Student guide · 1st Semester 2026-2027 (1st Cycle and Isolated Curricular Units)

The semester, explained for Universidade Aberta

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
1st Semester 2026-2027 (1st Cycle and Isolated Curricular Units)
Campus terms
8
Local details
8

Academic calendar

1st Semester 2026-2027 (1st Cycle and Isolated Curricular Units) runs Sep 14, 2026 – Feb 26, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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  1. 1st Semester 2026-2027 (1st Cycle and Isolated Curricular Units)Relevant now
  2. 1st Semester 2026-2027 (2nd and 3rd Cycles and Isolated Curricular Units)
  3. 2nd Semester 2026-2027 (1st Cycle and Isolated Curricular Units)2nd Semester 2026-2027 (2nd and 3rd Cycles and Isolated Curricular Units)

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Campus language

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8 terms

A

AAUAb
Associação Académica da Universidade Aberta - the official student union representing distance learning students.
ALV
Aprendizagem ao Longo da Vida - the department managing lifelong learning and non-degree courses.

E

E-fólio
A digital assignment or portfolio used for continuous assessment throughout the semester.

G

G-fólio
A group-based digital assignment or portfolio.

M

Moodle
The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) platform where all classes and interactions occur.

P

P-fólio
A final digital assessment or portfolio, often replacing a traditional final exam.

S

SAD
Serviços de Apoio ao Discente - the student support services office handling administrative and social aid.

U

UAbiano
A term used by students to refer to themselves as members of the UAb community.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

8 details
CLA
Centro Local de Aprendizagem - physical local learning centers spread across Portugal providing student support and exam facilities.
Delegação de Coimbra
The regional delegation building serving students in the central region.
Delegação do Porto
The regional delegation building serving students in the northern region.
Modelo Pedagógico Virtual
The specific e-learning framework that defines how teaching and assessment work at UAb.
Palácio de Alverca
The historic headquarters of the university located in Lisbon.
Portal de Exames
The dedicated digital platform where online exams and final assessments are conducted.
Secretaria Virtual
The online administrative portal used for enrollment, checking grades, and requesting certificates.
Turma
The virtual classroom group assigned to a specific subject in Moodle.

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What academic term is relevant now?
1st Semester 2026-2027 (1st Cycle and Isolated Curricular Units) runs Sep 14, 2026 – Feb 26, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

Worth a look

Associação Académica da Universidade Aberta (AAUAb)

The official student association of the Open University, representing and supporting the student community across Portugal and beyond. It organizes cultural events and provides support to students.

Open to all

Conselho Pedagógico (Pedagogical Council)

The Pedagogical Council is the body responsible for the pedagogical orientation and coordination of the University, ensuring the quality of teaching. It includes student representatives.

Regular commitment

Source: portal.uab.pt · Verified 1 month ago

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Resources & spaces

Centros Locais de Aprendizagem (CLA) (Local Learning Centers)

A network of local centers throughout Portugal that provide students with in-person support, access to technology, and a place for exams and academic activities.

Open to all

Gabinete de Acompanhamento do Percurso Académico do Estudante (GAPAE)

The Office for Monitoring the Student's Academic Path supports students throughout their studies, offering resources for academic success, psychological health, employability, and inclusion.

Open to all

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Provedora do Estudante (Student Ombudsman)

An independent body that defends and promotes the legitimate rights and interests of students within the University, acting as a mediator between students and the academic bodies.

Open to all

Source: portal.uab.pt · Verified 1 month ago

Contact

Serviços de Documentação (Documentation Services)

Provides access to the university's libraries in Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto, as well as a vast collection of online databases, e-journals, and e-books accessible to all students.

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Life in Lisbon for Universidade Aberta Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Lisbon.

Timezone

Europe/Lisbon

Median Rent

$1,200

Cost of Living Index

96

Student Population

45,000

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Bus System, Rail System

Nearest Airports

Airport Name

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49.5°F

Avg Snowfall

45.2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Garagem Atrium Saldanha

garage

Public parking located near the university's administrative areas.

Estacionamento Casal Ribeiro

surface_lot

Public parking option in the vicinity.

Campus News

Latest updates from Universidade Aberta

Sessão de Esclarecimento ao Estudante sobre Bolsas de Estudo

The university announced an online session to clarify the scholarship application process for new students.

Sep 14, 2026

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Bibliotecas da UAb | encerramento

Notice regarding the temporary closure of the Coimbra regional library, while the Lisbon headquarters library remains open.

Sep 11, 2026

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Tomada de posse dos novos órgãos sociais da AAUAb

The new governing bodies of the Academic Association of Universidade Aberta (AAUAb) officially took office.

Aug 26, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Universidade Aberta

Sessão de acolhimento para novos estudantes

September 22, 2026

Online

A welcome session for new students organized by the Student Academic Path Monitoring Service (SAPAE).

Sessão de Esclarecimento ao Estudante sobre Bolsas de Estudo

September 23, 2026

Online

An information session dedicated to scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year, supported by the Academic Association (AAUAb).

Call for Papers: III Congresso Internacional de Humanidades

September 30, 2026

Palácio Ceia, Lisboa

Deadline for submitting communication proposals for the international congress themed 'Discursos e narrativas em movimento'.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@uab.pt

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