FACULTY OF PHARMACY
ERASMUS
Student Guide
Welcome
I am delighted to welcome the students who have chosen the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of
Lisbon as their exchange destination. The opportunity of attending part of your studies in a country with
a different culture and educational system is always a remarkable experience. I hope your stay in the
Faculty of Pharmacy corresponds to your expectations and that you can combine your studies with the
intense and active life of Lisbon.
Lisbon is a vibrant, cosmopolitan and creative city that has managed to successfully link the historic
with the modern, the traditional with the cutting edge. It is an intimate city with characteristic and
surprising sights, cultural treasures, and a beautiful setting that make it a paradise for walkers.
Lisbon is a friendly city with a cosmopolitan population, welcoming to all visitors and open to minorities
and alternative lifestyles. It hosts a significant immigration community and it offers interesting
economic possibilities and quality activities in the domains of education, science and culture
I would like to wish you lots of new scientific and cultural experience and an enjoyable stay with us.
Prof.Maria Manuela Beirão Catarino
Erasmus Coordinator
Preparing your departure
First of all, the home institution has to provide us with the nomination of incoming students
selected to study at the Faculty of Pharmacy.
The Faculty of Pharmacy only accepts the number of students referred in the Erasmus
agreement
Application Form
After the nomination students will receive and email with the instructions.
Before sending the application documents, discuss the programme you want to take in the
Faculty of Pharmacy with the Coordinator of your University.
Then contact the Erasmus Office to be sure that you can take that programme you have chosen.
Your University should send the following documents:
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Application Form
Learning Agreement or Training Agreement
Copy of your Transcript of Academic Records
Copy of your Passport or Personal identity card
Deadlines
First Semester and Full Year: end of June
Second Semester: end of June
Required Language Skills
Theoretical courses are taught in Portuguese.
Health and Insurance
European Students only need the European Insurance Card. Students may also wish to take out
additional insurance to cover liability and personal belongings during their stay in Lisboa. The
Faculty of Pharmacy will not be held responsible for the loss of personal belongings.
Visa and residence permit
Students who are nationals of any country of EU/EEA are not required to get a visa or residence
permit to enter Portugal. Students who stay more than 3 months have to contact the Serviço de
Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (Foreigners and Borders Service) to obtain a student residence card
called "Cartão de Residência para Cidadão Comunitário".
Documents needed for the application for a residence permit:
- 2 ID photographs
- Personal identity card or Passport
- Proof of financial resources (Erasmus scholarship, etc.)
- European Health Card or Social Security Card or Health Insurance documents
- Proof of enrolment at UL
Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras
Rua Passos Manuel, 40 - r/c
Tel.: +351 213 156 587
Rua Conselheiro José S. Ribeiro, nº 4
Tel.: +351 217 115 000
www.sef.pt
Accommodation
As the number of rooms at the university residences is limited, students are advised to book a
place in advance. Concerning private accommodation students have to book a place by their
own. It is easy to rent a room in a privately-owned house.While looking for a permanent lodging
students can stay during the first days in a youth hostel.
For reservations in a youth hostel please contact
Central Reservations Office
Phone - + 351 707 20 30 30
Fax - + 351 21 723 21 02
E-mail: [email protected]
Other contacts for accommodation:
BQuarto, Sociedade Unipessoal, Lda.
http://www.bquarto.pt
Erasmuslisboa
www.erasmuslisboa.com
Residência Universitária ZoneSpru Sapateiros - Mista
www.spru.pt
Lisbon Old Town Hostel
[email protected]
www.lisbonoldtownhostel.com
Jardim de Santos
www.jardimdesantoshostel.com
Lisbon Story Guesthouse
[email protected]
www.lisbonstoryguesthouse.com
Erasmate
www.erasmate.com
This Is Lisbon Hostel
www.thisislisbonhostel.com
Alfama Patio hostel
www.alfamapatio.com
My place to stay
www.myplacetostay.net/
Residências de Estudantes de Lisboa | The Housing Concept Lda
[email protected]
www.residencia-estudantes-lisboa.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Housing-Concept/304748156308116
GlobalPlaza - International Consulting Company
www.globalplaza.pt
www.globalplaza.pt/flyer.php
Upon Arrival
Registration
You have to contact the Academic Office - Erasmus Support Office of the Faculty of Pharmacy to
be officially enrolled.
In case that any change occurs during your stay, please inform the Academic Office (change of
address, telephone number, etc.)
Should you have any doubts, please contact the Academic Office - Erasmus Support Office.
[email protected]
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 14.00 to 16.00
Academic Calendar
The academic year is divided into two semesters. Modules are offered during each semester and
examination periods take place at the end of each semester.
Holidays
Christmas: from the middle of December until the beginning of January
Carnival: about one week
Easter: about one week
Portuguese Language Courses
The Department of Portuguese Language and Culture at the Faculty of Letters organizes
Portuguese Language courses at two learning levels: elementary and intermediate. There is a
general course which takes place in September and two normal courses. The first one runs from
October until the end of January. The second course begins in March and ends in June. The
courses are free of charge for Erasmus students.
Places for students who make Laboratory Training and Hospital Practice are not guaranteed.
Practical Information
Arrival and getting around within Lisbon
Lisbon Airport is located almost in the centre of the city. The fastest way to reach the city centre
is by taxi.
You can also take the AeroBus or AeroShuttle bus services, which run between the airport and
the city centre. The buses run every 20 or 30 minutes and stop at important points in the city
such as Entrecampos, Campo Pequeno, Saldanha, Picoas, Marquês de Pombal, Avenida da
Liberdade, Restauradores, Rossio, Praça do Comércio and Cais do Sodré.
There are several bus lines that cover the center of the city as well as the surroundings. The
Metro (subway or underground) is the most efficient way to get around, especially to go between
downtown and uptown. Many of its stations are decorated with contemporary art.
To reach the University Campus, take the Yellow Line of the underground in the Campo Grande
direction and drop off at Cidade Universitária station.
For information on timetables and fares, please see:
www.carris.pt
www.metrolisboa.pt
Meals/University Canteens
There are several cafeterias and self-service restaurants near the Faculty of Pharmacy. The
University also provides self-service restaurants with hot meals.
Cantina 1
Av. Prof. Gama Pinto
1649-003 Lisboa
Tel.: +351 217 972 097
Metro: Cidade Universitária
Cantina 2
Av. das Forças Armadas
1649-026 Lisboa
Tel.: +351 217 962 017
Metro: Entrecampos
Cantina do Lumiar
Rua Rainha D. Luísa de Gusmão, 10 - C
1600-688 Lisboa
Tel.: +351 217 593 430
Metro: Campo Grande
Cantina 1 and Cantina 2 are close to the Faculty of Pharmacy.
Health Services
Students from countries with reciprocal health agreements Area should bring their European
Health Insurance Card (EHIC) This covers the students in case of illness abroad and will entitle
you to the same treatment as a Portuguese national.
In addition students can benefit from the medical assistance provided by the Health Centre of
the UL.
Centro de Saúde Escolar da Universidade de Lisboa (University Health Centre)
Alameda das Linhas de Torres 68
Sports Facilities
The University of Lisbon has a Sports Office which is situated at the Cantina I, near the Faculty
of Pharmacy. The Sports Office enables students to spend their free time in an active and
healthy way and offers a wide range of recreational and leisure sports activities.
The Academia ULness has excellent facilities – a fitness room and another one for musculation
and cardio training.
The Sports Office also organizes several workshops.
http://www.desporto.ul.pt/conteudo/31/Welcome/
Opening a bank account
If you wish to open a bank account there is a bank available on Rectorate building (Caixa Geral
de Depósitos).
You will be able open a student account, which provides you with a cash card.
To open a bank account you need:
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Proof of identity, e.g. passport, visa, residency permit.
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Written evidence of your registration in the Faculty of Pharmacy or a student’s card.
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Portuguese Fiscal number. You can get the Fiscal number at:
Loja do Cidadão
Praça dos Restauradores n.º 17
Timetable: from 8h30 to 19h30
Saturdays: from 9h30 to 15h00.
Cost of living
The costs will depend on the needs each student has. However the approximate average budget
is in the order of € 600 per month.
Map of the underground
Before Leaving
Letter of Confirmation
Some universities require a letter confirming the exact duration of the stay at the Faculty of
Pharmacy.
To get the Letter of Confirmation, please come to the Academic Division a week before leaving
Lisbon.
Transcript of Academic Records
The transcript of Records will be sent to your University by mail.