Braga's new student residence opens in September with 786 beds and monthly fees starting at €94 for scholarship students.
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Former factory becomes student residence
The former Fábrica Confiança in Braga will begin a new chapter in its history in September 2026, with the opening of the Residência Universitária Confiança. The project represents an investment of more than €29 million and will have capacity for 786 students.
The new residence will be managed by the University of Minho and is primarily intended for students living away from home, particularly those attending the Gualtar Campus. The facility aims to strengthen the supply of student accommodation and reduce dependence on the private market.
Accommodation from €94 per month
For the 2026/2027 academic year, prices at the student residence will vary according to room type and the student's status. For scholarship students, the monthly fee will be €94 for a shared room and €150 for a single room.
For non-scholarship students, the prices will be €163 for shared rooms and €213 for single rooms. The fees include expenses such as water, electricity, gas and internet.
The different price levels aim to provide a more affordable housing solution for students who need to live in Braga during the academic year.
Facilities designed for students
In addition to the rooms, the Residência Universitária Confiança will have several facilities designed to support residents' daily lives. These include equipped kitchens, study and social areas, a laundry room and a gym. The project involves adapting the former factory while preserving the historic building and constructing new structures. The intervention aims to ensure suitable levels of functionality, comfort and sustainability for students.
New accommodation could free up homes in Braga
The opening of the residence could have an impact beyond the academic community. By providing accommodation for 786 students, the new facility could reduce demand for apartments in the city's private market.
Providing more beds for students could therefore help increase the supply of housing available to other Braga residents, at a time of high demand in the housing market.
With its opening scheduled for September, the Residência Universitária Confiança will become part of the city's student accommodation offer, with lower prices than those available on the private market and capacity for hundreds of students.
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