Universidade Atlântica
The Universidade Atlântica, in english Atlântica University or Atlantic University is []portuguese]] private university located near Taguspark in Oeiras, in the former Barcarena Gun powder factory (Fábrica da Pólvora de Barcarena). The University was distinguished with Oeiras Medal of Merit.[1]
History
Atlântica, started in 1996 and by the initiative of university professors, researchers, banks, private companies and Oeiras Town Hall.
Atlântica is administrated by E.I.A. - Ensino, Investigação e Administração S.A., an entity created in 1993 with the purpose of founding a new Higher education institution in Portugal.
In 1996 the first undergraduate programs in the fields of Management started. In 2001 was created a Higher School of Health Sciences (Escola Superior de Saúde). Since then, Atlântica was enlarged its scientific interests in to four strategic teaching and research areas: Management, Health science, Computer science, and Territory, Environment and Development.
The present Rector of Atlântica[1] is Professor Nelson Lourenço[2], a sociologist with expertise in Environmental issues.
References
External links
- ^ Universidade Atlântica Noticias. "Universidade Atlântica distinguida com o título de MÉRITO MUNICIPAL".