Founded in 1962 under the name Gabinete de Investigações Sociais, it was one of the first research centre dedicated to social sciences in Portugal. In 1982, it was integrated into the University of Lisbon, changing its name to Institute of Social Sciences. The ICS is home to the first social sciences journal and the largest social sciences library in Portugal.
Since 1992, the ICS focuses on postgraduate education in the fields of History, Human Geography, Political Science, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Social Psychology and Sociology. Today, it offers 4 master’s programmes and 10 doctoral programmes, participating in consortiums both within the University of Lisbon and with other Portuguese universities.
The ICS produces innovative research of international scope and global relevance on the multifaceted challenges of the contemporary world, encompassing Lusophone societies and their global intersections with other European, African, American, and Asian contexts. This research is carried out by seven Research Groups that contribute to the production of knowledge and societal impact within the framework of four Thematic Lines: Inclusion and Vulnerabilities, Citizenship, Sustainability, and Memories and Legacies.
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The Academic Management Service is dedicated to providing support on academic matters, such as applications, enrolments, evaluations, mobilities and certification, among others. They are the first point of contact, hosting all incoming students.
The University of Lisbon provides accommodation for students enrolled in all study cycles who are displaced from their original residence and who are in need for accommodation to attend academic activities.Priority is given to displaced scholarship students and those attending the 1st and 2nd cycles.In the residential park there are mainly double rooms, single rooms and rooms adapted for people with reduced mobility. There are also, in a reduced numbers, some double apartments.
The ICS Library is specialised in the fields of Social Sciences, possessing a collection of approximately 50,000 printed volumes and approximately 30,000 periodical publications. It also allows access to a wide range of electronic resources from e-book and periodical databases.
The computer network covers all ICS computers, including the classrooms and special computer rooms. Wireless access is also available across the campus.
The University of Lisbon Medical Centre, available to all University of Lisbon members, is located at the Ajuda Campus, in the CEDAR facilities.A modern facility which has been newly renovated, the UL Medical Centre offers the following services:
The ICS is located in the main campus of the University, in the heart of Lisbon. Here, you’ll find the Rectorate, canteens, university sports facilities, as well as many other Schools of the University with a very active student life. There is a wide variety of public transport options to the campus that can give you quick access to exploring more of the city. Close to the campus you will also find restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies and banks.
With sports facilities located at the Cidade Universitária Campus and the Ajuda Campus, it is the service of Universidade de Lisboa that promotes sport, health, and leisure.Open to the general community, with special pricing for the academic community, the University Stadium of Lisbon offers a diverse and high-quality range of sports activities, such as water sports, fitness programmes, team sports, combat sports, athletics, tennis, padel and golf, among others.
The ICS and all of its study programmes are accredited by the national accreditation agency, A3ES. The ICS is also an FCT Associate Laboratory since 2002 and has been ranked Excellent in every international panel for research centre evaluations in Portugal since 1996.
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