Students’ Unions

Since it was founded in 1985, P.PORTO’s students have organised themselves in associations as the result of the coordination of wills and t teamwork.

These associations or organisms known as Students’ Unions (AE’s – Associações de Estudantes) play a vital role representing and defending students’ rights in the Schools’ management.

Students’ Unions let student concerns be heard and encourage student participation in the construction and implementation of the adopted institutional policies.

Apart from representation, student associations are also involved in various other areas, such as providing services (stationery, photocopying, etc.), organising scientific, cultural, sports and recreational activities.

P.Porto Students’ Unions are affiliated to the Porto Academic Federation (FAP - Federação Académica do Porto), a platform for all higher education student associations in Porto.