In this 2nd semester of 2022/2023, there are over 350 foreign students who are part of the community of Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Porto. Coming from more than 20 different countries - Europe, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Australia, among others - these students, who are on mobility according to bilateral agreements and in a free-moving regime, attend degree’s and master's courses from all faculties.

On February 9th and 10th, to receive international students, Universidade Católica in Porto organized several reception days, the so-called Orientation Days. A welcoming initiative, organized by the International Office, aimed at facilitating students’ integration on campus and in the city of Porto.

During these days, students received practical information about life on campus and in the city of Porto. The program included some ice-breaking activities and a Welcome Port of Honor. They also had the opportunity to take a cruise on the Douro River and visit the Port wine lodges. The Orientation Days marked the beginning of the experience of foreign students at Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Porto. Magda Ferro, coordinator of the International Office, says, "this year numbers represent a 300% increase compared to the number of international students in 2019/2020, the last year before the pandemic."