Lusíada University, in addition to integrating various levels of education, corresponding to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Study Cycles, leading to obtain the degrees of Bachelor, Master and Doctor, also includes a set of specialized actions, ranging from technological specialization courses, Postgraduate courses, Short Term, Free, Technical and Specialized Training and to promote qualification, training and further training and / or retraining of citizens. The colleges are teaching units and ensure the functioning of lecturers study cycles of degree and other higher education courses, making it according to the guidelines set by the competent bodies and in view of the best interests of the University. The University Lusíada of Vila Nova de Famalicão consists of the Faculties of Architecture and Arts of Sciences of Economics and Business and Engineering and Technology.