The University of the Azores (Universidade dos Açores, UAc) is a public university located in the Azores archipelago, Portugal, with campuses in Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo, and Horta. Founded in 1976, the Universidade dos Açores (UAc) offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in areas including marine sciences, agriculture, biology, geology, social sciences, arts, law, and economics. The university emphasizes research, innovation, and regional development, particularly in marine and volcanic ecosystems, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture. The University of the Azores (Universidade dos Açores) actively engages in international collaborations, scientific research, and community outreach, contributing to the academic, cultural, and economic development of the Azores region.