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Portucalense University wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Applications are now open for the Short Master’s in Sommelier and Global Wine Market, a programme that combines tradition, innovation, and excellence to train professionals and enthusiasts in the wine sector. The course begins on 26 January 2026 and offers a unique learning experience based on a practical, dynamic approach geared towards the global wine market. With a structure that blends innovative techniques and content, the course provides a comprehensive overview of the wine sector and consumer behaviour. It prepares participants for diverse professional contexts, such as restaurants/catering, wine tourism, and sales. Throughout the course, participants will engage in Experience Seminars, which include wine tastings, on-site visits, and meetings with guest experts. This promotes immersive learning and the development of a valuable professional network within the sector. The programme runs in a partnership with the Portuguese Sommelier Association (AEP) and leading companies in the wine and hotel sectors. Graduates obtain Silver Level Professional Certification from the AEP – a recognition of excellence valid in 75 countries. This certification validates the technical and strategic skills acquired during the programme, strengthens professional positioning and facilitates advancement opportunities and international visibility. In addition, it promotes integration into the AEP and eligibility to participate in national and international competitions, strengthening ties with the professional community of sommeliers. Applications are open.

Applications for the Short Master’s in Digital Media Arts are now open and will remain so until 30 January 2026. The programme was designed to respond to the new dynamics of the creative sector, enhancing convergence between art, technology, and digital innovation. The programme explores the potential of new media and emerging technologies, providing a theoretical foundation alongside a robust practical component. Participants will have the opportunity to develop personal projects – experimental, artistic, or market-oriented – benefiting from applied learning aligned with the current demands of the digital ecosystem. The Short Master’s is strategically positioned for professionals and creators seeking to strengthen their skills and expand their portfolio in a scenario marked by technological transformation. Applications

From 10 to 14 November, Universidade Portucalense is holding its 1st Tourism and Hospitality Week, themed “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”. Over five days, students, faculty, and national and international guests will share their perspectives, experiences, and projects in the tourism sector.

On 4 November, between 2pm and 7pm, Universidade Portucalense invites the entire academic community to rooms 205 and 206 to take part in the blood donation campaign.

The Postgraduate programme in Banking and Securities Law has been designed to meet the demands of a constantly changing sector, providing specialised, practical, and up-to-date training in the legal and financial areas that underpin the banking system and capital markets. With a strong practical component, the programme combines academic rigour with professional applicability, allowing participants to develop an in-depth understanding of the legal, economic, and regulatory dynamics that shape the financial sector. A highly qualified teaching staff of experts with recognised experience both in academia and in the business and regulatory context guarantees an integrated, realistic, and practice-oriented vision. The programme starts on 14 November.

In an international context marked by digital transformation and rapid technological evolution, understanding the impact of these changes has become essential for defining effective and sustainable strategies. With that goal, the Intensive Programme in Technology, Geopolitics, and International Security was designed, to provide participants with a critical and integrated view of the role of technology in international relations, exploring its geopolitical implications, the security challenges, and the new global power dynamics arising from technological innovation. Throughout the programme, participants will have access to strategic analysis tools and methodologies that promote the ability to assess complex situations, anticipate trends, and effectively respond to emerging global challenges. The programme starts on 23 October. Applications are open.    

Universidade Portucalense will welcome first-year students of its first cycle study programmes on 8 and 10 September, with a set of activities specially designed to promote their confident, active, and participatory integration into academic life. On 8 September, at 9.30 a.m., the Aula Magna hosts the Welcome Session. Between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., the Academic Departments will be presented in rooms organised by subject area, providing a first contact with lecturers, colleagues, and the structure of the programmes. The day will end with a social event, starting at 1 p.m., next to the Espelho d’Água, with the motto “Meeting Point: Start Here!” On 10 September, activities resume at 2 p.m. with the distribution of freshers’ kits, also at the Espelho d’Água. At 2.30 p.m., the Family Photo 2025 will be taken, bringing together all the new students and lecturers. The afternoon continues with the dynamic “Freshers’ Mission: Challenge yourself and Connect!” between 3 p.m. and 5.30 p.m., on campus. The programme will end with the Institutional Welcome Session at 5.30 p.m. in the Aula Magna, which will officially mark the opening of the new academic year and the start of the new students’ academic journey.

The second round of applications (2025-2026) for the 15 1st cycle study programmes at Universidade Portucalense runs until 4 August. Architecture and Urbanism, Multimedia and Arts, Law, Legal Services, International Relations, Economics, Management, Health Management and Administration, Marketing, Industrial Engineering and Management, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Psychology, Education, Tourism, and Hospitality Management are part of the study programmes offered. With a qualified teaching staff, Universidade Portucalense stands out in higher education for the quality and innovation of the study programmes offered as well as for its research capacity. The large and modern campus of Universidade Portucalense is within the Asprela University Campus, in Porto, and has both metro and bus stops right outside its grounds. Application information can be found here. See Study Programmes Offered.

Applications for doctoral programmes at Universidade Portucalense are open until 12 September. Applications must be made on the portals of the respective courses: Doctoral programme in Business Sciences Doctoral programme in Legal Sciences Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology and Counselling  In the 2025-2026 academic year, Universidade Portucalense will award scholarships to candidates for the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology and Counselling and the Doctoral programme in Legal Sciences. These tuition fee waiver scholarships will be awarded to the candidates with the best absolute merit in the following criteria: Academic qualifications; Scientific production; Work experience; Motivation letter.