Quantitative Research Methodology

The Quantitative Research Methodology program is a non-degree course for graduate students and final-year undergraduates, offered by the University of Coimbra. It's a one-year online program that equips students with quantitative research skills, critical analysis, and scientific reporting.

The curriculum focuses on quantitative research in social and human sciences. Students learn to plan research projects, describe designs, and connect them to statistical analyses. They also learn to use IBM SPSS Statistics software for databases, analyses, and results interpretation.

Graduates can pursue roles like Research Analyst, Data Scientist, or Academic Researcher. They can work in universities, research institutions, or private companies, applying their skills across industries and fields.

The University of Coimbra, founded in 1290 and located in the historic city of Coimbra, is one of Europe’s oldest universities and a UNESCO cultural landmark. With about 25,580 students, including roughly 4,351 international students, the university blends centuries of academic tradition with a vibrant, international campus life. Its historic colleges, libraries and concert halls coexist with modern research centers across disciplines from law and humanities to engineering and biomedical sciences.

Coimbra offers a broad academic portfolio with strong research output, international exchange programs and multidisciplinary centers that foster innovation. The university is especially well known for its law, arts, social sciences and health faculties, and it participates actively in Erasmus and global partnerships that facilitate study abroad and collaborative research. Students benefit from structured academic advising, language support and numerous cultural activities tied to the city’s student traditions.

Student life is shaped by rich traditions, lively academic societies and a compact city layout that makes it easy to combine study and cultural exploration. International students enjoy access to modern facilities, research opportunities and a welcoming community with a strong focus on academic excellence and cultural exchange. For those seeking a historically rich European university experience with robust research networks and an active international student community, the University of Coimbra offers a compelling academic and cultural environment.