Training Course on Algae applications and food safety

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.

The Training Course on Algae applications and food safety is a non-degree program at the University of Coimbra, taught in English. It targets post-graduate students, especially PhD students, interested in food safety and nutrition.

Participants learn about extracting and characterizing bioactive compounds from algae, nutritional profiles, and developing food recipes. The course includes hands-on experience and insights into industrial applications of macroalgae.

Graduates can work as Food Safety Specialists, Quality Control Analysts, or Research Scientists in food manufacturing, research institutions, or regulatory agencies. The skills acquired are transferable across sectors.