UBI strengthens cooperation with Chinese university Anhui Normal University

Institutional visit deepens academic and scientific dialogue, focusing on the Portuguese Language degree.

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The University of Beira Interior (UBI) has strengthened its institutional ties with China's Higher Education sector through a visit to Anhui Normal University in Wuhu, aiming to identify academic and scientific synergies.

The UBI delegation, comprising the Vice-Rector for Internationalization and Institutional Communication, Bruno Ferreira Costa, the President of the Department of Letters, Ana Rita Carrilho, and lecturer Jorge Tavares da Silva, a specialist in Chinese studies, met with officials from the Chinese university between November 3rd and 6th. The meeting aimed to deepen bilateral cooperation and explore new opportunities.
During the visit, management bodies, the Department of International Exchange & Cooperation, and various faculties of Anhui Normal University were engaged. A calendar of activities and procedures was established to formalize the partnership, reinforcing the cooperation links between the two institutions.
One of the highlights was the interaction with the Portuguese Department at the Chinese university, which offers a degree in Portuguese Language. The UBI delegation had the opportunity to learn about the pedagogical model and engage with the course students.
The reception for the Portuguese delegation included a cultural and sports demonstration by groups from the Faculty of Sports at Anhui Normal University. The visit also involved deepening knowledge of the historical and academic heritage of the Wuhu region, with visits to the University Museum and the city's History Museum.
Based on information from the official source: Universidade da Beira Interior (13/11/2026)