Founded in 1976, the University of the Azores has established itself over the decades as a benchmark institution within the archipelago, building scientific and cultural ties. But it has also established itself as a universalist institution, leveraging the relevance that its Atlantic nature gives it: a true bridge between Europe, the Americas and other geographies of knowledge, confirming that Scientia Lucet is there. https://uac.pt/pt-pt/historia
The University of the Azores is located in the central area of the city of Ponta Delgada, surrounded by its own botanical garden and parking lot, 5 km from João Paulo II International Airport and a 5-10 minute walk from the city center, next to the sea. Public and private transportation makes it easy to get to any part of the city and the paradise island of São Miguel.
On the Ponta Delgada campus, the University of the Azores has an Amphitheatre Department (consisting of the Aula Magna, North and South Auditoriums and an Exhibition Hall), 3 Amphitheatres, Classrooms and Videoconference Rooms. (see attached image on the website after this information)
