The city of Guimarães is located at a distance of 50 km from OPorto and 35 km from Braga. Guimarães is a nominated city from UNESCO (world heritage). OPorto is served by an international airport and Guimarães is connected to OPorto by train.

Guimarães is known as one of the most beautiful and historical cities in Portugal. It is also famous for being the birthplace of Portugal and its first capital when, in 1139, D. Afonso Henriques, the first Portuguese king, proclaimed the national independence.

On 13 December 2001, UNESCO inscribed the city of Guimarães on the list of World Heritage. The university campus is situated only 15 minutes walk away from the city centre.