The institutional and internationalization mission takes place between September 26 and October 11 in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Chile, and includes international student fairs, diplomatic representation, and academic visits.
The Institute for Higher Education, IP (IES, IP), within the scope of the Study & Research in Portugal initiative, is coordinating the representation of national higher education in the Expo Estudiante and Expo Posgrados trade fair tour, promoted by BMI / Times Higher Education in Latin America. The mission takes place between September 26 and October 11, 2026, covering four countries of high strategic interest for the consolidation of Portuguese internationalization and academic diplomacy: Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Chile.
The national delegation brings together 24 public and private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) — including Universities and Polytechnic Universities from across the country — which will present their full-cycle educational offerings (Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees), as well as their research and innovation ecosystems.
Alongside participation in competitions aimed at attracting international students, the work program includes a structured agenda with institutional and diplomatic dimensions:
- Diplomatic Cooperation and International Relations: Working meetings at Portuguese Embassies in the respective host countries, aimed at aligning strategies for promoting the country and welcoming students.
- Strengthening Academic Networks: Technical visits and institutional meetings with leading partner universities in the region and high-profile local secondary schools.
- Dissemination of European Union Programs: Active promotion of opportunities within the Erasmus+ Program, with a special focus on international credit mobility actions and Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters programs.
Portuguese Delegation Participant:
Atlântica – Instituto Universitário, CESPU – Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Escola Universitària Vasco da Gama, Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra, Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Universidade Politécnica de Castelo Branco, Universidade de Leiria e Oeste, Universidade Politécnica de Santarém, Universidade Técnica do Porto, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Universidade da Beira Interior, Universidade de Aveiro, Universidade de Coimbra, Universidade de Évora, Universidade de Lisboa, Universidade do Algarve, Universidade do Minho, Universidade do Porto, Universidade Nova de Lisboa and the technical coordination team of Study & Research in Portugal / IES, IP.
This action is part of IES, IP's ongoing strategic plan to internationally establish Portugal as a destination of excellence for higher education, attract and retain global talent, and deepen scientific and educational partnerships in the Ibero-American space.
The Study & Research in Portugal project is co-financed by the European Union through the COMPETE 2030 and Lisbon 2030 programs, within the framework of Portugal 2030.
Published in September 28, 2026 | Updated on October 20, 2026
