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Bárbara Silva, from Trancoso, fulfills her dream and enters Medicine at Coimbra

Diário de Viseu30 August 2026 at 12:00

Bárbara Silva, a young woman from Trancoso, managed to fulfill her dream by entering the Medicine course at the University of Coimbra. The news represents a significant personal achievement for the student, who gained admission to one of the most competitive courses in Portuguese higher education.

The Medicine course at Coimbra continues to be the one that requires the highest entry grade average among all the bachelor's degrees available at the institution. This requirement reflects the high degree of competitiveness and the constant demand for places in this cycle of studies.

With her admission, Bárbara Silva became the best student to enter Medicine this year, demonstrating the merit of her academic path and the dedication she applied in preparing for the higher education entrance exams.

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