University of the Azores hosts 162 Erasmus+ students for a social gathering

The conviviality lunch aims to facilitate the integration of international students and promote intercultural contact.

Generic image of a diverse group of international students socializing at a university event.
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Generic image of a diverse group of international students socializing at a university event.

The University of the Azores held a social lunch for the 162 Erasmus+ mobility students attending the 1st semester of the 2026/2027 academic year, from 15 countries.

The event, organized by the Office for Internationalization and Institutional Projection (GIPI) in collaboration with the School Social Action Services (SASE), had the main objective of facilitating the integration of international students into the academic life of UAc, promoting contact between different cultures and moments of conviviality.
The gathering was attended by the Pro-Rector for Internationalization and Institutional Projection, the Academic Mobility Coordinators, and several members of the GIPI and SASE teams, who contributed to welcoming the students.
The most represented nationalities among the Erasmus+ students are Spanish, Italian, Polish, Czech, and German, enriching the cultural diversity of the UAc student community.
Based on information from the official source: Universidade dos Açores – Notícias UAc (30/10/2026)