The University of Lisbon (ULisboa) will increase its offer of student housing with 1018 additional beds in the 2026/2027 academic year, as part of one of the largest investment programs in university residences carried out in Portugal, according to a statement.
According to the same source, in total this plan will provide a total of 1506 beds, significantly strengthening the University’s capacity to respond in a context of growing pressure in the housing market, where access to accommodation continues to be one of the main challenges for higher education students.
This reinforcement arises as a result of a global investment exceeding 80 million euros, of which 49.5 million euros come from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). 488 beds of the total indicated had already been made available to students in the previous academic year, and the entry into operation of a further 1018 is now planned.
For Luís Ferreira, Rector of the University of Lisbon, “Ensuring accessible and high-quality housing is today an essential condition to promote equal opportunities in access to higher education. This investment translates the University of Lisbon’s commitment to providing students with the best conditions to live, study and develop their academic journey, also contributing to strengthening the attractiveness of our institution and even the city of Lisbon.”
More than increasing the number of beds available, this program aims to address one of the main factors that condition access to and retention in higher education. The new residences have been designed to provide modern, accessible, and sustainable housing conditions, creating environments of coexistence, integration, and learning, to which are added programs promoting well-being and academic success within the student community.
“With this investment, the University of Lisbon strengthens its position among higher education institutions with the greatest capacity for student housing in Portugal and consolidates a strategy that places university residences as an essential element of the academic experience, and of inclusion and social cohesion,” concludes Rector Luís Ferreira.
