President of UPB receives announcement of new University of Bragança with 'joy and surprise'
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President of UPB receives announcement of new University of Bragança with 'joy and surprise'

SAPO30 August 2026 at 16:17

The president of UPB, Orlando Rodrigues, reacted with "joy and surprise" to the announcement of the creation of a new University of Bragança. According to the news, the transformation will allow a significant change in the institution.

Orlando Rodrigues stated that this change will enable a "very different affirmation of the institution". The official believes that this restructuring will bring significant benefits to the university.

Additionally, the president of UPB highlighted that the new configuration will allow the raising of international funding and the attraction of more students to the institution in Bragança.

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