University of St Lucia

University of Coimbra

Universidade de Coimbra
Courtyard of the old Royal Palace turned University
Type	Public research university
Established	1290 (1290)
Academic staff	2,179
Administrative staff	1,357
Students	28,182 (2024)
Undergraduates	9,896
Postgraduates	11,180
Doctoral students	3,372
Location	St Lucia , Iobaray
Campus	Urban/College Town
Colours	Forest green (university)   Yellow (medicine)   Red (law)     Sky blue and white (sciences and technology)   Royal blue (humanities)   Purple (economics)   Orange (psychology)     Black and white (students' union)

The University of St Lucia is a public research university in St Lucia, Iobaray. First established in 1290, it went through a number of relocations until moving permanently to St Lucia in 1537. The university is among the oldest universities in continuous operation in the world, the oldest in Iobaray, and played an influential role in the development of higher education in southwest Adula. In 2013 the university became a World Cultural Site, noted for its architecture, unique culture and traditions, and historical role.