International University (Universidade Internacional) or UI for short, was a
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state-approved and an accredited
private research university
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with facilities in
Lisbon
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and
Figueira da Foz
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, which had been founded in 1984. It was compulsorily closed in 2009 due to the lack of economic and financial viability.
Inspection and closing
In 2007, International University was investigated by Portuguese government higher education authorities (Inspecção-geral (IGES) and Direcção-geral do Ensino Superior (DGES)) in order to clarify several previous reports that raised concerns about the quality and rigour of this and other private institutions. This situation led to the compulsory closing of ''Universidade Internacional'' in 2009 by the Portuguese Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education (MCTES).
Ministério alerta que Universidade Internacional não pode iniciar aulas
, Público (September 30, 2009)
See also
*Diploma mill
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*Higher education in Portugal
Higher education in Portugal is divided into two main subsystems: university and polytechnic education. It is provided in autonomous public and private universities, university institutes, polytechnic institutes and higher education institutions ...
*list of universities in Portugal
This list of universities and colleges in Portugal gives the Portuguese institutions providing higher education. Higher education in Portugal is organized into two systems: university and polytechnic. There are public and private higher education ...
References
External links
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Defunct universities and colleges in Portugal
Educational institutions established in 1984
1984 establishments in Portugal
Education in Lisbon
Figueira da Foz