Campus and Community

“I am sure that you are here because Técnico is the best engineering school in Portugal”

The Welcome Ceremony for the new international students, who arrive at Técnico this semeter, took place this Friday.

Professor Luís Miguel Silveira, vice-president of Técnico for International Affairs welcomed the new international students who arrived at Técnico this semester, under the several mobility programmes.

“I am sure that you are here because Técnico is the best engineering school in Portugal and one of the best engineering schools in Europe”, said the professor, who explained the several mobility programmes and corporate partnerships at Técnico, and challenged the audience: “You should consider the possibility of coming back here to do your PhD, because you are going to love the city and this school”.

“At the moment, you seem very confident and enthusiastic, but don’t forget that the semester is starting”, he said jokingly. “We want you to be successful, but also to enjoy your experience here (…). Take full advantage of being here and the fact this school promotes diversity.”

During the Welcome Ceremony several presentations were made by the Mobility and International Cooperation Office (NMCI), the Student Support Unit (NAPE), the Students’ Union at Técnico (AEIST), the Health and Safety Unit (NSHS) and the Public Security Police (PSP).

This event was part of the Orientation Week, a NAPE’s initiative to welcome and integrate the new international students.