Founded in 1962 under the name Gabinete de Investigações Sociais, it was one of the first research centre dedicated to social sciences in Portugal. In 1982, it was integrated into the University of Lisbon, changing its name to Institute of Social Sciences. The ICS is home to the first social sciences journal and the largest social sciences library in Portugal.
Since 1992, the ICS focuses on postgraduate education in the fields of History, Human Geography, Political Science, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Social Psychology and Sociology. Today, it offers 4 master’s programmes and 10 doctoral programmes, participating in consortiums both within the University of Lisbon and with other Portuguese universities.
The ICS produces innovative research of international scope and global relevance on the multifaceted challenges of the contemporary world, encompassing Lusophone societies and their global intersections with other European, African, American, and Asian contexts. This research is carried out by seven Research Groups that contribute to the production of knowledge and societal impact within the framework of four Thematic Lines: Inclusion and Vulnerabilities, Citizenship, Sustainability, and Memories and Legacies.
The Academic Management Service is dedicated to providing support on academic matters, such as applications, enrolments, evaluations, mobilities and certification, among others. They are the first point of contact, hosting all incoming students.
The University of Lisbon provides accommodation for students enrolled in all study cycles who are displaced from their original residence and who are in need for accommodation to attend academic activities.Priority is given to displaced scholarship students and those attending the 1st and 2nd cycles.In the residential park there are mainly double rooms, single rooms and rooms adapted for people with reduced mobility. There are also, in a reduced numbers, some double apartments.
The ICS Library is specialised in the fields of Social Sciences, possessing a collection of approximately 50,000 printed volumes and approximately 30,000 periodical publications. It also allows access to a wide range of electronic resources from e-book and periodical databases.
The computer network covers all ICS computers, including the classrooms and special computer rooms. Wireless access is also available across the campus.
The University of Lisbon Medical Centre, available to all University of Lisbon members, is located at the Ajuda Campus, in the CEDAR facilities.A modern facility which has been newly renovated, the UL Medical Centre offers the following services:
The ICS is located in the main campus of the University, in the heart of Lisbon. Here, you’ll find the Rectorate, canteens, university sports facilities, as well as many other Schools of the University with a very active student life. There is a wide variety of public transport options to the campus that can give you quick access to exploring more of the city. Close to the campus you will also find restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies and banks.
With sports facilities located at the Cidade Universitária Campus and the Ajuda Campus, it is the service of Universidade de Lisboa that promotes sport, health, and leisure.Open to the general community, with special pricing for the academic community, the University Stadium of Lisbon offers a diverse and high-quality range of sports activities, such as water sports, fitness programmes, team sports, combat sports, athletics, tennis, padel and golf, among others.
The ICS and all of its study programmes are accredited by the national accreditation agency, A3ES. The ICS is also an FCT Associate Laboratory since 2002 and has been ranked Excellent in every international panel for research centre evaluations in Portugal since 1996.
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Although the buildings are a bit old and could use some work, the atmosphere at this faculty is absolutely amazing, especially because we are located right in the middle of Jamor with access to so many football fields, pavilions, swimming pools and even the river, which makes the whole student experience much more practical and unique, plus the professors are always very attentive and helpful to everyone, so I honestly believe I couldn't ask for a better place to study sports and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves this field.
I did a Bachelors in Informatic Engineering at Faculdade de Ci�ncias da Universidade de Lisboa and I really liked it. The program is complete, with subjects in mathematics and informatics. The overall environment is pretty relaxed, being the college life or the classes, that while some are more difficult, it is always acessible.
Overall, I had a very good experience at IHECS. Its biggest strength is its highly practical and professional focus: lots of group work, projects, presentations, and exercises that closely resemble what you'll do later in an agency or company. You learn to structure a communication strategy, produce content, pitch, manage deadlines, and it pushes you to excel. The teachers are generally competent and you can feel a real connection with the professional world. The atmosphere is also quite good: you meet motivated and creative people, and you learn a lot by collaborating. However, you must be prepared for a very heavy workload (especially with assignments and submissions). The organization can sometimes be a little unclear (instructions that change, expectations that aren't always crystal clear depending on the course), and since there are many groups, the quality sometimes depends on the level of involvement of others. Ultimately, I recommend IHECS to those who want a demanding, field-oriented school and are ready to commit fully. If you're looking for something very theoretical or more "relaxed," it's not necessarily the ideal place.
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