Student residence · Coimbra and Porto
Your room a short walk from the University
Furnished rooms and apartments, with all bills included. In Coimbra, on Rua de Saragoça and Rua António de Vasconcelos; in Porto, on Rua do Amial.
2026/2027: waiting list · 2027/2028: requests open
Bills included
Electricity, water, gas and internet
Furnished and equipped
Furnished rooms and equipped kitchens
Contracts
12 months
Near the University
Rua de Saragoça, very close to Praça da República
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Three residences, two cities
Rooms in shared flats and private apartments. Each listing page has photos, room descriptions and a request form; these pages are in Portuguese.
Coimbra · Single and double rooms
Rua de Saragoça, 11
Three shared flats, each with an equipped kitchen and two bathrooms. The 1st floor left flat has a 50 m² terrace.
Coimbra · Private apartments
Rua António de Vasconcelos, 127 / Travessa do Marco Preto, 1
A one-bedroom flat on the ground floor and two two-bedroom flats on the upper floors, with views of the University.
Porto · Rooms and private studio
Rua do Amial house
Furnished rooms in the ground-floor and first-floor flats, and a private studio on the garden level (Jardim).
Services for residents
We look after the shared areas and help newcomers find their way around their new city.
Cleaning of shared areas
A professional cleaner deep-cleans the accommodation, and bathrooms, corridors and kitchens are cleaned regularly. In between, residents leave shared areas ready for use straight after using them.
Help when you arrive and settle in
We help with everything to do with your accommodation and give practical advice on life in your new city: public transport, the City Council and the parish council, student services and access to healthcare, such as health centres and hospitals. Whenever you need information to settle in, we are here to help.
Why Escadas de Minerva
Around 1724, the stairway linking the street to the Paço das Escolas at the University of Coimbra was rebuilt. Crowning its arch, the statue of Minerva, goddess of wisdom, offers knowledge to all who seek it.
At the foot of the statue, carved in stone, are the words Sapientia ædificavit: wisdom has built.
Climbing the stairs takes effort: an image of every student’s dedication. Our name pays tribute to that tradition.
How to book
Accommodation close to the main higher education institutions in Coimbra and Porto, with all bills included. Sign your contract early and secure your place.
- Send a requestOn WhatsApp or by email, with your move-in date and the accommodation you are interested in.
- We arrange a visitWe show you the accommodation and explain the conditions.
- ContractWe sign a 12-month contract.
- Move inOn the agreed date.
Frequently asked questions
Our accommodation conditions and answers to common questions are on one page.
Is anything available?
For 2026/2027 we have a waiting list. Requests for 2027/2028 are open: send us your preferred move-in date.
What is included in the price?
Electricity, water, gas and internet. Excessive use is charged on presentation of the bills.
How long is the contract?
Contracts run for 12 months.
What types of accommodation are there?
Single and double rooms in shared flats in Coimbra and Porto, private apartments in Coimbra and a private studio in Porto.
Ask about availability
Tell us when you want to move in and what you are looking for. We are happy to reply in English, by email or on WhatsApp.
Phone: +351 935 581 958 · Email: geral@escadasdeminerva.pt