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Azores with the highest ever number of students in higher education

Notícias de Coimbra28 August 2026 at 14:59

Azores with the highest ever number of students in higher education

The Azores recorded the highest ever number of students in higher education, according to the regional secretary for Education, Culture and Sports, Sofia Ribeiro. This data represents a historic milestone for the archipelago in access to higher education.

The regional secretary, Sofia Ribeiro, made these declarations during a public speech, highlighting the importance of this achievement for the Autonomous region. The growth in the number of Azorean university students reflects the efforts developed in promoting access to higher education.

This result comes in a context where the Azores have been investing in education policies and student support, seeking to reduce the geographic and economic barriers that traditionally affect young people from outermost regions. The region has implemented measures to facilitate access and the permanence of students in higher education.

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