# Academic activities in Portuguese higher education > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/academic-activities-in-portuguese-higher-education > Updated: 2026-10-13T10:52:35.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Academic institutions in Portugal have marked the start of the 2026/2027 academic year through international mobility programs and institutional milestones. At the Universidade Politécnica de Setúbal (UNIPS), approximately 160 international students from 20 countries arrived for study and internship programs. This figure represents a doubling of the previous semester’s intake. Most participants are involved through the Erasmus+ program or the Ibero-American Cooperation initiative. To assist with integration, the university hosted “Integration Days” featuring cultural tours and social activities. In Lisbon, the Universidade Politécnica de Lisboa (UPL) held its 9th “Welcome UPL” event at the Lisbon Superior Institute of Engineering (ISEL), welcoming nearly two thousand students. This event served as the first under the institution’s new identity. Additionally, the Institute for Higher Education (IES, I. P.) finalized signing ceremonies for Erasmus+ Education and Training funding, alongside agreements with organizations like ESN Portugal and the National Federation of Polytechnic Higher Education Student Associations (FNAEESP) to support civic participation and student empowerment. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Academic institutions in Portugal hold key events for students Academic organizations in Portugal signed Erasmus+ funding agreements, while the Universidade Politécnica de Lisboa held its inaugural Welcome UPL event for the 2026/2027 academic year. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/academic-institutions-in-portugal-hold-key-events-for-students ### 2026-09-21: Universidade Politécnica de Setúbal welcomes 160 international students Universidade Politécnica de Setúbal (UNIPS) welcomed 160 international students from 20 countries, doubling its previous semester's mobility numbers through programs like Erasmus+. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidade-politcnica-de-setbal-welcomes-160-international-students --- Cite as: Academic activities in Portuguese higher education. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/academic-activities-in-portuguese-higher-education