University of Aveiro is a young university, founded in 1973, with more than 16000 full-time students (graduate and postgraduate). The academic community further comprises around 1700 teaching staff and researchers, and around 780 technical, administrative and managerial staff. The University has a strong research profile, a unique model of governance (16 Departments, 4 Polytechnic Schools and various training centres), acting as a regional network for education and training while promoting strong links with the surrounding community, and is a pioneer in launching degrees in new subject areas. UAveiro has participated in the Erasmus Programme since 1987, having coordinated projects of most actions while participating in Erasmus Mundus joint master courses in several fields. During the Erasmus+ Programme 2014-2020, UAveiro participated in 98 projects (23 as the coordinating institution). In the scope of the new Erasmus+ Programme (2021-2027) UAveiro is already involved in more than 30 approved projects.