HE students are disproportionately likely to have Portuguese as their native language, and are far more likely than the general population to have educated parents. The two main universities have markedly different catchment patterns: almost 60% of UEM students are from urban areas, and a quarter from rural areas, while for UP these proportions are reversed.
HE students are more likely to have Portuguese as their native language, and they are far more likely than the general population to have educated parents. The two main universities have distinct student demographics: almost 60% of UEM students come from urban areas, while a quarter come from rural areas, whereas for UP these proportions are reversed.