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Braga opens university residence with 786 beds in the former Confiança Factory
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Braga opens university residence with 786 beds in the former Confiança Factory

SAPO Notícias11 September 2026 at 14:15

Braga inaugurated a university residence with capacity for 786 beds, installed in the premises of the former Confiança Factory. This new infrastructure represents a significant investment in the student housing sector in the city.

The residence was developed to meet the growing demand for housing by university students in Braga. The fact that it is installed in a historic building, the former Confiança Factory, gives this project a special character.

With 786 beds available, the residence constitutes one of the largest student accommodation infrastructures in the region. This opening reinforces Braga's capacity to welcome students from various universities and higher education institutions.

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