The Centre for the Study of Migration and Intercultural Relations (CEMRI), created in 1989, is a research and development unit accredited and funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), with Universidade Aberta (UAb) as its host institution.

CEMRI’s central mission is to develop interdisciplinary research and advanced training in the area of migration and intercultural relations both on a national and international level, promoting the dissemination of scientific culture, the development of postgraduate studies, lifelong learning, the production of teaching materials for distance learning and the provision of services to society.

The greatest strength of this pioneering Centre in the area of Migration and Intercultural Relations lies in the diversity and breadth of its interdisciplinary research, which includes four research areas: Migrations, diversities and cultural mediations; . Intercultural communication and education;  Women’s studies – gender, society and culture; Health, culture, communication and development.

The expansion and recognition of the Centre’s activities in the area of migration and interculturality demonstrate its ability to respond in an innovative way to the new challenges of contemporary society.