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Registration for the 9th edition of the Applied Training in Labour Law is open until April 27. This training programme, which will be delivered online, arises within a context of significant changes to labour legislation resulting from the Decent Work Agenda and is particularly aimed at companies, solicitors, legal experts, human resources managers, and employees seeking to update and consolidate their knowledge. Taking a practical and professional-oriented approach, the programme covers key topics in Portuguese Labour Law, including: Termination of employment contracts; Organization of working hours; Special regime employment contracts. The programme’s goal is to provide a legal update in Labour Law and to improve the fundamental skills needed to apply the law effectively in business and legal careers. Course begins: 8 May 2026  

The 2nd phase of applications for International Students to first-cycle degree programmes (bachelor’s degrees) runs until 24 April for the 2026–2027 academic year. Universidade Portucalense, located in Porto, offers 16 bachelor’s degree programmes, distributed across strategic areas and with high employability. Study Programmes Architecture and Urbanism; Law; Legal Services; International Relations; Economics; Management; Health Management and Administration; Marketing; Computer Engineering; Industrial Engineering and Management; Information Systems for Management; Psychology; Social Education; Tourism; Hospitality Management; Multimedia and Arts. Study Programmes Studying in Porto Located on the Asprela university campus, Porto’s most important academic area, the University benefits from a cosmopolitan environment and excellent transport links, with the Metro (subway/underground) and STCP buses on its doorstep, facilitating students’ daily mobility. Infrastructure and services Universidade Portucalense features modern and functional facilities geared towards academic success: equipped lecture halls and auditoriums, library, computer labs with 24-hour access, gardens, terraces, a cafeteria, and a canteen. Applications Open Places are limited. Submitting your application in the first phase is crucial to securing a place on your desired course. Applications

Universidade Portucalense is accepting applications for doctoral programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year, with the first phase running until 10 April.  Doctoral programme in Business Sciences Doctoral programme in Legal Sciences Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology and Counselling  The doctoral programmes are aimed at Master’s graduates and professionals who wish to deepen their research skills, scientific output, and specialised intervention, with direct application to organisational, legal, and clinical contexts.

Between 27 April and 15 May, enrolment will be open for the Special Contest for Students Over 23 years exams, aimed at admission to the 16 Bachelor’s degree programmes at Universidade Portucalense. The Over 23s scheme is aimed at candidates who do not have the qualifications required for access to higher education and who will have reached the age of 23 by December 2025. It provides a structured route into higher education for adults who wish to enhance or reorient their academic career. Study Programmes Universidade Portucalense offers 16 bachelor’s degree programmes, distributed across strategic areas and with high employability: Architecture and Urbanism; Law; Legal Services; International Relations; Economics; Management; Health Management and Administration; Marketing; Computer Engineering; Industrial Engineering and Management; Information Systems for Management; Psychology; Social Education; Tourism; Hospitality Management; Multimedia and Arts. Study Programmes Studying in Porto Located on the Asprela university campus in Porto, Universidade Portucalense is situated in one of the most important academic areas in the country. This location ensures excellent transport links, with the Metro (underground/subway) and STCP buses right outside the door, facilitating daily mobility for students who balance their studies with their professional and personal lives. Infrastructure Universidade Portucalense offers modern and functional facilities geared towards academic success: equipped lecture halls and auditoriums, library, computer labs with 24-hour access, gardens, terraces, a cafeteria, and a canteen. Applications

Applications (2nd phase) for Master’s degree programmes at Universidade Portucalense for the 2026–2027 academic year will be accepted between 1 April and 14 May. Located in Porto, one of Europe’s most dynamic, innovative, and attractive cities, Universidade Portucalense offers 14 master’s degree programmes in various scientific fields, designed for students and professionals seeking new knowledge, advanced specialisation, career progression, and direct contact with the job market. Practice-and market-oriented education The master’s programmes stand out for: Highly qualified teaching staff, with strong ties to research and professional practice; Up-to-date curricula, aligned with international standards; Close links with the corporate world to boost networking and career prospects; Research with international impact integrated into the study programmes. State-of-the-art facilities in the heart of Porto Universidade Portucalense’s campus features modern and functional facilities tailored to support teaching, research, and academic life: Classrooms equipped with learning support technology; Up-to-date library and specialised digital resources; Spaces for studying, socialising, and collaborative work; Strategic location, with easy access to transport, services, and businesses in Porto. Studying in Porto means benefiting from a dynamic academic, cultural, and business ecosystem, with real opportunities for personal and professional development. Further information on applications, master’s degree programmes, and admission requirements here.  

We believe that we must work alongside professionals and companies throughout the professional cycle, establishing strong partnerships that help to meet the challenges arising from the daily transformations of the market, from an innovative, creative, and differentiating perspective, while having a sustainable impact on organisations For this reason, Portucalense Business School seeks to build advanced training programmes according to the needs of each time and each sector. We focus our work on six main areas of expertise: Law, Economics and Management, Science and Technology, Architecture and Urban Planning, Psychology and Education, and Tourism, Heritage, and Culture. This allows us to design interdisciplinary, innovative training programmes with a strong applied component. Our proximity to companies is the key that allows us to respond to professionals, by offering executive training programmes that respond to the latest market trends, and to companies, through customised programmes, built in partnership, that respond to the specific needs of each organisation. We believe in the innovative and inspiring power of knowledge! Portucalense Business School Inspiring Your Career See training offer.