Universidade Portucalense – Infante D. Henrique

Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique is a cooperative higher education and scientific research establishment

Bachelor in Psychology

DURATION

3 years

ECTS

180

VACANCIES

70

REGIME

daytime

DEGREE

bachelor

LANGUAGES

PT

DURATION

3 years

ECTS

180

VACANCIES

70

REGIME

Day-time

DEGREE

Bachelor

LANGUAGES

PT

Presentation

The 1st cycle of studies in Psychology aims to contribute to the initial training of psychologists, according to the international guidelines of the EuroPsy, the European Certificate in Psychology, and the Portuguese Board of Psychologists, in order to standardize training at both national and European levels.

Publication in the Official Journal, 2nd series – No. 184 – 24 September 2018 – Announcement No. 165/2018

Why choose this course?

The proposed 1st cycle in Psychology is based on active teaching methodologies that focus on, along with the construction of scientific knowledge, the conduction of scientific research and contacts with the professional practice of psychology through curricular and extra-curricular activities. This study cycle aims to prepare students for the master’s in Psychology, through a route throughout the different areas of psychology. 

The course aims to support students to acquire and develop specific skills in the areas of specialization in Psychology, therefor contributing to a more conscious and informed choice about the area of specialization to be followed in the 2nd cycle of studies. The students are also supported in the development of solid competences in the field of scientific research in Psychology, which include proficiency in disseminating results.

Career Prospects

To practice as a Psychologist, it is mandatory to complete the 1st and 2nd cycles of study in Psychology. The first cycle of studies in Psychology allows access to a master’s degree in psychology, which is compulsory for professional practice, according to the European Federation of Psychologist’s Associations and the Portuguese Board of Psychologists.

The master’s degree in psychology allows professional practice in: schools, scientific associations, recreational, cultural and social associations, municipal councils, training and professional rehabilitation centers, child and youth protection commissions, human resources and communication/ marketing companies, psychotherapeutic support offices, hospitals and health centers, and non-governmental organizations.

Some Career Prospects

Emergency Psychologist

Sports Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist at the Portuguese Oncology Institute

School Psychologist

Forensic Psychologist of the Judiciary Police

Clinical Psychologist

Organisational Psychologist

Objectives

The objetives of the present cycle of study are the following:

  • To develop scientific knowledge in the field of psychology, through a basic and essential training, across the areas of specialization proposed by EFPA, the European Federation of Psychologists’ Association, Europsy, European Certificate in Psychology, and the Portuguese Board of Psychologists ;
  • To acquire and develop skills in scientific research planning in psychology;
  • To acquire and develop scientific knowledge about the human mind and its processes, as well as about the neurobiological bases underlying individual behaviors in the most diverse contexts;
  •  To acquire and develop skills in the context of initiation to scientific research;
  • To identify models and theories in the various domains of psychology, demonstrating the ability to express and apply the acquired knowledge;
  • To identify the main potentialities and limitations of psychological assessment, knowing and understanding the underlying assumptions of the use of different assessment methods and techniques;
  • To acquire and develop competences inherent to individual or group psychological intervention models;
  • to understand the concepts associated with ethics and deontology in psychology, to master the dimensions associated to decision making guided by the principles of the code of conduct of the practice of Psychology, and to develop competences in ethical reasoning in Psychology;
  • To develop interpersonal, instrumental and systemic skills that enhance accountability for learning throughout the cycle of study and that contribute to proper professional performance as well as fruitful academic development at the 2nd cycle of studies.
Diploma or Certificate Awarded

The present diploma confers the qualification in the Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.

Continuing Education Courses

Students are invited to take increasing responsibility for tasks in the research lines of full-time teachers, integrated in the Portucalense Institute for Psychology (I2P).

The Portucalense Institute for Psychology (I2P) at Portucalense University includes two research units – the Cognitive Development Lab and the Therapeutic Innovation Lab, supported by the Data Analyses Center (DAC) – a resource open to any researcher at the university, with several important tools for data processing and analysis.

The Cognitive Development Lab (CDL) supports research activities that aim to understand the basis of cognition and behavior and how these findings can be used for promoting better and inclusive learning. This lab has a close connection to UPT´s Center for Excellence in Teaching and the Student´s Observatory, focusing on how to promote lifetime quality education and gender equality.

The Therapeutic Innovation Lab (TIL) supports the efforts of developing new tools to assess distinct realities, and to develop new interventions. This lab has two main supporting structures, the Counseling Services and the Clinical Psychology services open to the internal and external community with the objective of providing specialized services that promote good health and well-being.

Ongoing Projects

For information regarding the projects visit the cycle of studies’ Moodle webpage as well as https://inpp.upt.pt/.

Examples:

1) Reverting mild cognitive impairment using transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) as add-on for Cognitive Training (CT) – POCI-01-0145-FEDER-030280. PI: Prof. Doutor Jorge Leite.

2) Care4mommies. The longitudinal impact of psychological flexibility and compassion on the quality of the mother-baby bond – EXPL/PSI-GER/0259/2021. PI: Lara Palmeira; Co-PI: Ana Maria Xavier.

Pedro Rodrigues

Coordinator of the Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

DPE/Department of Psychology and Education

Bachelor in Psychology
(lic.psicologia@upt.pt)

Pedro Rodrigues

Coordinator of the Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

DPE/ Department of Psychology and Education

Bachelor in Psychologya
(lic.psicologia@upt.pt)

Price List
Applications + Registration + Enrolment + Insurance
Application 192€
exempt for former students (with a degree programme completed at UPT)
Enrolment 353€
single act per course
School Insurance 36€

Enrolment

September fee waived on enrolment
February 203€

Applications*

192,00 €

Enrolment (single act per course)

353,00 €

Insurance

36,00 €

Enrolment

September

Exemption for the year of registration**

February

203,00 €

Annual Payment Plan
Single Payment 4249.07€
September

or

Monthly Payment 398.30€
11 instalments (September to July)

Tuition Fee (for 60 ECTS)

11 instalments (September to July)

Monthly

398,30 €

3% discount September

Single

4.249,07 €

Six-month payment plan
Single Payment 2146.44€
(2% discount September or February)

or

Monthly payment 438.30€
September to January or February to June

Tuition Fee (for 30 ECTS)

5 instalments (September to January or February to June)

Monthly

438,30 €

2% discount September or February

Semester

2.146,44 €

Curriculum Part – Monthly Tuition (5 months)
Ammount per ETCS 14.61€
Minimum compulsory fee (10 ECTS) 146.10€

Amount per ECTS

14,61 €

Minimum compulsory fee (10 ECTS)

Monthly

146,10 €

International Students (1st year)
Application 192€

Courses in portuguese

Registration 353.00€
Enrolment 203.00€
Annual Fee 4249.07€

Courses in english

Annual Fee 5400.00€

Application

192,00 €

Portuguese Courses

Registration

353,00 €

Enrolment

203,00 €

Annual Fee

4.249,07 €

English Courses

Annual Fee

5.400,00 €

Admission Exams

Holders of a Portuguese high school degree who have passed one of the following sets of national exams may apply to the Bachelor in Psychology at UPT through the Institutional Competition:

  • 06 Philosophy
  • 18 Portuguese

 

  • 02 Biology and Geology
  • 18 Portuguese

 

  • 11 History
  • 18 Portuguese

 

  • 17 Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences
  • 18 Portuguese

 

  • 02 Biology and Geology
  • 16 Mathematics

 

  • 09 Geography
  • 18 Portuguese

Calculation of the Access Mark


S = final secondary school classification: 50 %
P1 = National secondary school exam with the highest classification, on the entire scale from 0 to 200, of one of the sets of entrance exams required: 35%*
P2 = National secondary school exam with a lower score, on the whole scale from 0 to 200, from one of the sets of entrance exams required: 15%*.

*National exams with a score of 95 or more on the full scale of 0 to 200 will be considered for application.

Code
2500/9219

Genaral Conditions for Application

First time entry to a Bachelor Degree

Calendar 2025/2026
1st Intake Beginning End
Application to the 1st Intake
17th June
21st July
Results Display
23rd July
Claims
23rd July
24th July
Registration and enrolment
25th July
1st August
2nd Intake (Remaining Vacancies) Beginning End
Application to the 2nd Intake
24th July
8th August
Results Display
11th August
Claims
11th August
12th August
Registrations and Enrolments
14th August
22nd August
3rd Intake (Remaining Vacancies) Beginning End
Application to the 3rd Intake
12th August
6th September
Results Display
9th September
Claims
9th September
10th September
Registrations and Enrolments
12th September
19th September
General Conditions for Application
  1.  To hold a secondary education course, or legally equivalent qualification;
  2. To have, in the current year, or have taken, in the last two years, the national exams corresponding to the entrance examinations required for the different courses to which they will apply, and have obtained in those exams a classification equal to or higher than the minimum classification established;
Entrance Examinations
Programme High School Final Exams
Architecture and Urbanism (Integrated Master’s Degree)
One of the following sets:
03 Drawing
18 Portuguese
16 Mathematics
18 Portuguese
10 Descriptive Geometry
16 Mathematics
12 History of Culture and Arts
18 Portuguese
10 Descriptive Geometry
18 Portuguese
12 History of Culture and Arts
16 Mathematics
Multimedia and Arts
One of the following sets:
10 Descriptive Geometry
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
13 English
16 Mathematics
03 Drawing
18 Portuguese
12 History of Culture and Arts
18 Portuguese
03 Drawing
12 History of Culture and Arts
Industrial Engineering and Management
The following set:
07 Physics and Chemistry
19 Mathematics A
Computer Engineering
One of the following sets:
19 Mathematics A
02 Biology and Geology
19 Mathematics A
04 Economics
19 Mathematics A
07 Physics and Chemistry
19 Mathematics A
18 Portuguese
Information Systems for Management
One of the following sets:
16 Mathematics
02 Biology and Geology
16 Mathematics
04 Economics
16 Mathematics
09 Geography
16 Mathematics
13 English
16 Mathematics
18 Portuguese
Law
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Português
13 Inglês
18 Portuguese
17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
Solicitors
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Portuguese
13 English
18 Portuguese
17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
International Relations
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Portuguese
13 English
18 Portuguese
13 English
11 History
09 Geography
11 History
13 English
Economics
One of the following sets:
04 Economics
19 Mathematics A
19 Mathematics A
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
19 Mathematics A
Management
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
16 Mathematics
16 Mathematics
04 Economics
Marketing
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
04 Economics
17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
Social Education
One of the following sets:
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
16 Mathematics
18 Portuguese
02 Biology and Geology
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
11 History
Pychology
One of the following sets:
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
02 Biology and Geology
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Portuguese
17 Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences
18 Portuguese
02 Biology and Geology
16 Mathematics
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
Tourism
One of the following sets:
17 Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
04 Economics
09 Geography
11 History
13 English
11 History
18 Portuguese
Hospitality Management
One of the following sets:
17 Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
04 Economics
09 Geography
11 History
13 English
11 History
18 Portuguese
Documents for Application
  1. application form, duly filled in
  2. identification document;
  3. recent photograph;
  4. original or certified copy of the ENES form
Calculation of Candidacy Score

The application grade (access grade) is a classification on a scale of 0 to 200, calculated by applying the following formula, the result of which is rounded to the nearest tenth, considering a value of not less than 0.05 as a tenth.

(S x 0.50) + (P1 x 0.35) + (P2 x 0.15),

S = final secondary school classification: 50 per cent
P1 = National secondary school exam with the highest classification, on the entire scale from 0 to 200, of one of the sets of entrance exams required: 35%*.
P2 = National secondary school exam with a lower score, on the whole scale from 0 to 200, from one of the sets of entrance exams required: 15%*.

*National exams with a score equal to or greater than 95 points on the full scale of 0 to 200 will be considered for application.

Students in non-Portuguese courses legally equivalent to Portuguese secondary education

For students taking non-Portuguese courses that are legally equivalent to Portuguese secondary education, the entrance exams can be replaced by final exams in subjects from those courses, under the terms of article 20-A of Decree-Law no. 296-A/98, of 25 September, in its current wording.


Correspondence table of foreign secondary school final exams considered homologous to the entrance exams and Higher Education Institutions that apply the provisions of article 20-A of Decree-Law no. 296-A/98, of 25 September, in its current wording, within the scope of the 2024-2025 higher education access competitions.


Candidates wishing to request the replacement of entrance exams with final exams from non-Portuguese courses legally equivalent to Portuguese secondary education must submit their application on the Application Portal and submit the following documents:

A) Application to replace entrance exams with foreign final exams

a) A document issued by the legally competent body of the foreign education system to which the non-Portuguese secondary education qualification relates, indicating:

– The final classification of the course;

– The marks obtained in the final exams for that course that they wish to replace the entrance exams, the date they were taken and the grading scale, indicating the minimum positive and maximum positive marks, in the case of a numerical scale, or indicating the positive scales arranged in descending order of value, in the case of a scale presented in alphabetical scales;

b) Document proving the equivalence of the foreign course to Portuguese secondary education, including the final classification of the course converted to the Portuguese scale of 0 to 200.

The documents referred to in point a) of the previous paragraph must:

– Be issued by the education authorities of the country of origin;

– Be translated into Portuguese or English, whenever they are not issued in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish, and countersigned by the consular service or presented with the Hague Apostille issued by the competent authority of the State from which the document originates.

Applications submitted under 20a will only be assessed if the aforementioned documentation has been submitted.

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Calendar 2025/2026
1st Phase
Submission of Applications
21st April to 9th May
Display of results
6th June
Claims
6th to 9th June
Registration and enrollment
13th to 20th June
2nd phase (remaining vacancies)
Submission of Applications
13th June to 14th July
Display of Results
4th August
Claims
4th and 5th August
Registration and Enrollment
8th to 13th August
3rd Phase (remaining vacancies)
Submission of Applications
7th August to 5th September
Display of Results
26th September
Claims
26th and 27th September
Registration and Enrollment
30th September to 6th October
Special Selection Tender for Higher Education Course holders

Holders of a Higher Course may apply for another course, through an application by Special Contest.

Application Documents
  1. Identification document or citizen’s card;
  2. Passport type photo;
  3. Original or certified copy of the qualification certificate of the course he/she holds;
  4. Request for recognition and crediting of competences (application form), in accordance with the regulations in force (including syllabus and number of hours of the subjects to which equivalence is to be requested and a detailed certificate with the marks obtained);
  5. Detailed Curriculum Vitae, duly dated and signed.
Calendar of Applications Over 23 Years of Age 2025/2026
1st Phase
Enrolment in exams
3rd to 26th March
Preparation Session
1st April (6.00pm)
Written Exam
8th April (6.00pm)
Interview
Till 9th April
Exams Results
16th April
Claims on the Exams Results
16th to17th April
Application
21st April
Application results
22nd April
Claims on the Applications Results
22nd to 23rd April
Enrolments
28th April to 2nd May
2nd Phase (remaining vacancies)
Enrolment in exams
23rd April to 16th May
Preparation Session
20th May (6.00pm)
Written Exam
27th May (6.00pm)
Interview
Till 28th May
Exams Results
4th June
Claims on the Exams Results
4th and 5th June
Application
6th June
Application results
9th June
Claims on the Applications Results
9th to 11th June
Enrolments
13th to 18th June
3rd Phase (remaining vacancies)
Enrolment in exams
11th June to 4th July
Preparation Session
8th July (6.00pm)
Written Exam
15th July (6.00pm)
Interview
Till 16th july
Exams Results
28th July
Claims on the Exams Results
28th and 29th July
Application
30th july
Application results
31st July
Claims on the Applications Results
31st July to 1st August
Enrolments
4th to 7th August
4th Phase (remaining vacancies)
Enrolment in exams
1st August to 4th September
Preparation Session
8th September (6.00pm)
Written Exam
11th September (6.00pm)
Interview
Till 12th September
Exams Results
17th September
Claims on the Exams Results
17th and 18th September
Application
19th September
Application results
22nd September
Claims on the Applications Results
22th and 23rd September
Enrolments
25th to 30th September
Application form for admission exams for over 23 year olds
Documentation for enrolment in the exams
  • Qualifications Certificate
  • Updated, dated and signed Curriculum Vitae, indicating your educational and professional background (two copies). Curriculum Vitae template
  • ID Card
  • Recent Photo
The documents can be sent: by traditional mail, addressed to the Admissions Office, by email to ingresso@upt.pt, or delivered to the Admissions Office.
Available means of payment
  1. Cheque: issued to the order of Universidade Portucalense, CRL, accompanied by the sender’s identification. Address: Rua Dr António Bernardino de Almeida, nº 541. 4200-072 Porto
  2. At the University’s treasury office

The registration fee (€100)will be deducted from the application fee (€192) for those who apply within the indicated deadlines.

Documentation for the application
  1. Request for recognition and crediting of competences in accordance with the regulations in force (if you wish to apply for equivalences).

And also, for candidates who have not taken the exams in Portucalense:

  1. Identification document or citizen card;
  2. An updated colour photo;
  3. Original or certified copy of the certificate of the especially adequate tests designed to evaluate the capacity of the over 23 years old to attend higher education
  4. Information about the tests (Enunciation and other relevant information).

Change of Institution/Change of Pair

Note: According to the new Ordinance No. 181-D/2015 of 19 June course change and transfer has been replaced by a single regime called “change of institution/course pair”.

The change of institution/course pair is not allowed in the academic year in which the student has been placed in a higher education institution/course pair under any access and admission regime and has registered and enrolled.

The change of institution/course pair and the re-entry are requested to the Admission and Student Support Services Department, using the appropriate form.

Calendar 2025/2026
1st Phase
Submission of Applications
21st April to 9th may
Display of results
6th June
Claims
6th and 9th June
Registration and Enrolment
13th to 2oth June
2nd Phase (remaining vacancies)
Submission of Applications
13th June to 14th July
Display of Results
4th August
Claims
4th to 5th August
Registration and Enrolment
8th to 13th August
3rd Phase (remaining vacancies)
Submission of Applications
7th August to 5th september
Display of Results
26th September
Claims
26th to 27th September
Registration and Enrolment
30th September to 6th October
Documentation for the application to change Institution/Course Pair
  • Identification document
  • Passport size photo
  • ENES file for the year in which he/she entered the institution/course
  • Original or certified copy of the document proving the enrolment at the home institution (except for UPT’s candidates) (*)

If you wish to apply for equivalences:

  • Application for recognition and creditation of competences, (Application for Recognition and Creditation of Competences) according to the regulations in force (including syllabus and workloads of the subjects to which equivalence is to be requested and discriminatory certificate with the marks obtained).
  • Detailed certificate of the curricular units carried out in the original education institution (*)

(*) These documents must be authenticated according to the legislation in force (Law-Decree 28 of 13/03/2000).

Entrance Examinations
Programme High School Final Exams
Architecture and Urbanism (Integrated Master’s Degree)
One of the following sets:
03 Drawing
18 Portuguese
16 Mathematics
18 Portuguese
10 Descriptive Geometry
16 Mathematics
12 History of Culture and Arts
18 Portuguese
10 Descriptive Geometry
18 Portuguese
12 History of Culture and Arts
16 Mathematics
Multimedia and Arts
One of the following sets:
10 Descriptive Geometry
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
13 English
16 Mathematics
03 Drawing
18 Portuguese
12 History of Culture and Arts
18 Portuguese
03 Drawing
12 History of Culture and Arts
Industrial Engineering and Management
The following set:
07 Physics and Chemistry
19 Mathematics A
Computer Engineering
One of the following sets:
19 Mathematics A
02 Biology and Geology
19 Mathematics A
04 Economics
19 Mathematics A
07 Physics and Chemistry
19 Mathematics A
18 Portuguese
Information Systems for Management
One of the following sets:
16 Mathematics
02 Biology and Geology
16 Mathematics
04 Economics
16 Mathematics
09 Geography
16 Mathematics
13 English
16 Mathematics
18 Portuguese
Law
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Português
13 Inglês
18 Portuguese
17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
Solicitors
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Portuguese
13 English
18 Portuguese
17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
International Relations
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Portuguese
13 English
18 Portuguese
13 English
11 History
09 Geography
11 History
13 English
Economics
One of the following sets:
04 Economics
19 Mathematics A
19 Mathematics A
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
19 Mathematics A
Management
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
16 Mathematics
16 Mathematics
04 Economics
Marketing
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
04 Economics
17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
Social Education
One of the following sets:
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
16 Mathematics
18 Portuguese
02 Biology and Geology
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
11 History
Pychology
One of the following sets:
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
02 Biology and Geology
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Portuguese
17 Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences
18 Portuguese
02 Biology and Geology
16 Mathematics
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
Tourism
One of the following sets:
17 Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
04 Economics
09 Geography
11 History
13 English
11 History
18 Portuguese
Hospitality Management
One of the following sets:
17 Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
04 Economics
09 Geography
11 History
13 English
11 History
18 Portuguese
Calculation of Candidacy Score

The application grade (access grade) is a classification on a scale of 0 to 200, calculated by applying the following formula, the result of which is rounded to the nearest tenth, considering a value of not less than 0.05 as a tenth.

(S x 0.50) + (P1 x 0.35) + (P2 x 0.15),

S = final secondary school classification: 50 per cent
P1 = National secondary school exam with the highest classification, on the entire scale from 0 to 200, of one of the sets of entrance exams required: 35%*.
P2 = National secondary school exam with a lower score, on the whole scale from 0 to 200, from one of the sets of entrance exams required: 15%*.

*National exams with a score equal to or greater than 95 points on the full scale of 0 to 200 will be considered for application.

Applicable legislation

Holders of Double Certification Courses of Secondary Education and Specialised Artistic Courses

According to Decree-Law No. 11/2020 (https://dre.pt/application/conteudo/131016733) Portucalense University admits candidates with double certification courses of secondary education and specialized artistic courses (graduates from vocational courses).

Registration Form

Calendar of Applications 2025/2026
1st Phase
Enrolment in exams
11th June to 4th July
Preparation Session
8th July (6.00pm)
Written Exam
15th July (6.00pm)
Exams Results
28th July
Claims on the Exams Results
28th and 29th July
Application
30th July
Application results
31st July
Claims on the Applications Results
31st July to 1st August
Enrolments
4th to 7th August
2nd Phase (remaining vacancies)
Enrolment in exams
1st August to 4th September
Preparation Session
8th September (6.00pm)
Written Exam
11th September (6.00pm)
Exams Results
17th September
Claims on the Exams Results
17th and 18th September
Application
19th September
Application results
22nd September
Claims on the Applications Results
22nd and 23rd September
Enrolments
25th to 30th September
Documentation for enrolment in the Admission tests
  • Identification document
  • Document proving the ownership of the Double Certification Course of Secondary level or the Specialized Artistic Course
  • Declaration under oath that he/she is concluding a Vocational Course, stating the date of conclusion.

These documents must be originals or certified according to the legislation in force (Decreto-lei 28 de 13/03/2000).

Enrolment fee: 92,00 Euros

Only those registrations will be considered, for which the respective payment has been made.

Means of payment available:

Cheque: issued to the order of Universidade Portucalense, CRL, accompanied by the sender’s identification. Address: Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, nº 541. 4200-072 Porto

At the University’s treasury office

The payment of the enrolment fee will be deducted from the application fee, for those who apply within the indicated deadlines.

Who is eligible to apply

The holders of double certification courses and specialized artistic courses can apply to the Special Access and Admission Competitions, which fall within the areas of education and training (CNAEF) corresponding to the areas of 1st cycle and integrated master’s degree in Architecture to which they apply, provided in the table contained in the Deliberation No. 860/2021 of 16 August of CNAES

Students coming from secondary level vocational courses, being considered for this purpose the holders of:

  • professional courses
    Apprenticeship courses;
  • education and training courses for young people;
  • sectorial scope courses of the Tourism of Portugal schools network;
  • specialized artistic courses of double certification of secondary education;
  • specialised artistic courses in the area of music;
  • Vocational training courses within the scope of the Youth Insertion Training Programme of the Autonomous Region of the Azores;
  • Courses of Member State of the European Union, legally equivalent to Portuguese secondary education, conferring double certification, school and vocational, and conferring level 4 of qualification of the European Qualifications Framework;
  • Other non-Portuguese courses, legally equivalent to Portuguese secondary education, granting double certification, schooling and vocational, in situations where the candidates concerned have Portuguese nationality.
Knowledge Assessment Tests to be held at UPT

The candidates must take, at the Portucalense University, one of the Knowledge Assessment Tests set for the course they wish to enrol in and which are presented below:

Bachelor in Multimedia and Arts
Drawing
Bachelor in Hospitality Management
English or Portuguese
Bachelor in Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor in Management
Economics
Bachelor in Information Systems for Management
Maths
Bachelor in Computer Engineering
Maths
Bachelor in Engineering and Industrial Management
Maths
Bachelor in Social Education
Portuguese
Bachelor in Tourism
English or Portuguese
Integrated Master in Architecture and Urbanism
Drawing
Evaluation of the Application

The assessment of the application to a bachelor’s degree cycle or integrated master’s degree cycle implies the evaluation of the capacity to attend them, under the following terms:

  • 50% weighting: final classification of the course obtained by the student;
  • 20% weighting: marks obtained in the assessment/aptitude tests;
  • Weighting of 30%: marks obtained in the entrance examination, held at the Portucalense University.
Final Application Mark

In determining the final mark of the application, the following formula will be observed:

NFC = (CFC * 0.5) + (CPF * 0.2) + (CPAC * 0.3)

Where

NFC corresponds to the Final Application Score;

CFC is the Final Course Classification

CPF corresponds to the Final Examination Classification

CPAC refers to the Classification of the Knowledge Assessment tests

The access and admission under the special competition referred to in the present article depends on the candidate obtaining classifications equal to or higher than 95 points, on a scale of 0 to 200 points, in each of the assessment elements referred to in the previous paragraph.

Courses to which you can apply
  • Bachelor in Social Education
  • Bachelor  in Engineering and Industrial Management
  • Bachelor in Informatics Engineering
  • Bachelor in Management
  • Bachelor in Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor in Marketing
  • Bachelor in Multimedia and Arts
  • Bachelor inInformation Systems for Management 
  • Bachelor in Tourism
  • Integrated Master in Architecture and Urbanism
Documentation for the application
  • Application form
  • ID Card
  • Recent Photo
If the candidate has taken an aptitude test or final assessment in another Higher Education Institution, he/she must also present:
  • Documentary evidence that the applicant holds the qualification with which he/she is applying, indicating the final classification obtained;
  • Documentary evidence of the marks obtained in the aptitude test or in the final evaluation, depending on the course the applicant holds.
Candidates who apply with a foreign diploma of secondary education of the respective country or obtained in that country, in addition to the documents mentioned above, should also attach to their application:
  • Document proving the title of the secondary education course obtained in the respective country with indication of the respective final classification obtained;
  • Declaration, issued by the official education services of the respective country, attesting that the secondary education they hold is a double certification, scholar and professional, corresponding to the level 4 of qualification of the European Qualifications Framework, or certificate of equivalence to the Portuguese secondary education issued by the competent national entity;
  • Explanatory statement of the grading scale, when this is different from the Portuguese system (0-20 values, positive note from 10), issued by the teaching institution where the degree was obtained
The documents referred to must be translated into Portuguese or English, whenever they are not issued in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish and stamped by the consular service or presented with the Hague Apostille affixed by the competent authority of the State where the document originated.
Contacts

Admission Office

Enquiries regarding the application can be made by:
email (ingresso@upt.pt) or
Phone (800 270 201)

Price List
Applications + Registration + Enrolment + Insurance
Application 192€
exempt for former students (with a degree programme completed at UPT)
Enrolment 353€
single act per course
School Insurance 36€

Enrolment

September fee waived on enrolment
February 203€

Applications*

192,00 €

Enrolment (single act per course)

353,00 €

Insurance

36,00 €

Enrolment

September

Exemption for the year of registration**

February

203,00 €

Annual Payment Plan
Single Payment 4249.07€
September

or

Monthly Payment 398.30€
11 instalments (September to July)

Tuition Fee (for 60 ECTS)

11 instalments (September to July)

Monthly

398,30 €

3% discount September

Single

4.249,07 €

Six-month payment plan
Single Payment 2146.44€
(2% discount September or February)

or

Monthly payment 438.30€
September to January or February to June

Tuition Fee (for 30 ECTS)

5 instalments (September to January or February to June)

Monthly

438,30 €

2% discount September or February

Semester

2.146,44 €

Curriculum Part – Monthly Tuition (5 months)
Ammount per ETCS 14.61€
Minimum compulsory fee (10 ECTS) 146.10€

Amount per ECTS

14,61 €

Minimum compulsory fee (10 ECTS)

Monthly

146,10 €

International Students (1st year)
Application 192€

Courses in portuguese

Registration 353.00€
Enrolment 203.00€
Annual Fee 4249.07€

Courses in english

Annual Fee 5400.00€

Application

192,00 €

Portuguese Courses

Registration

353,00 €

Enrolment

203,00 €

Annual Fee

4.249,07 €

English Courses

Annual Fee

5.400,00 €

Admission Exams

Holders of a Portuguese high school degree who have passed one of the following sets of national exams may apply to the Bachelor in Psychology at UPT through the Institutional Competition:

  • 06 Philosophy
  • 18 Portuguese

 

  • 02 Biology and Geology
  • 18 Portuguese

 

  • 11 History
  • 18 Portuguese

 

  • 17 Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences
  • 18 Portuguese

 

  • 02 Biology and Geology
  • 16 Mathematics

 

  • 09 Geography
  • 18 Portuguese

Calculation of the Access Mark


S = final secondary school classification: 50 %
P1 = National secondary school exam with the highest classification, on the entire scale from 0 to 200, of one of the sets of entrance exams required: 35%*
P2 = National secondary school exam with a lower score, on the whole scale from 0 to 200, from one of the sets of entrance exams required: 15%*.

*National exams with a score of 95 or more on the full scale of 0 to 200 will be considered for application.

Code
2500/9219

General Conditions for Application

First time entry to a Bachelor Degree

Calendar 2025/2026
1st Intake Beginning End
Application to the 1st Intake
17th June
21st July
Results Display
23rd July
Claims
23rd July
24th July
Registration and enrolment
25th July
1st August
2nd Intake (Remaining Vacancies) Beginning End
Application to the 2nd Intake
24th July
8th August
Results Display
11th August
Claims
11th August
12th August
Registrations and Enrolments
14th August
22nd August
3rd Intake (Remaining Vacancies) Beginning End
Application to the 3rd Intake
12th August
6th September
Results Display
9th September
Claims
9th September
10th September
Registrations and Enrolments
12th September
19th September
General Conditions for Application
  1.  To hold a secondary education course, or legally equivalent qualification;
  2. To have, in the current year, or have taken, in the last two years, the national exams corresponding to the entrance examinations required for the different courses to which they will apply, and have obtained in those exams a classification equal to or higher than the minimum classification established;
Entrance Examinations
Programme High School Final Exams
Architecture and Urbanism (Integrated Master’s Degree)
One of the following sets:
03 Drawing
18 Portuguese
16 Mathematics
18 Portuguese
10 Descriptive Geometry
16 Mathematics
12 History of Culture and Arts
18 Portuguese
10 Descriptive Geometry
18 Portuguese
12 History of Culture and Arts
16 Mathematics
Multimedia and Arts
One of the following sets:
10 Descriptive Geometry
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
13 English
16 Mathematics
03 Drawing
18 Portuguese
12 History of Culture and Arts
18 Portuguese
03 Drawing
12 History of Culture and Arts
Industrial Engineering and Management
The following set:
07 Physics and Chemistry
19 Mathematics A
Computer Engineering
One of the following sets:
19 Mathematics A
02 Biology and Geology
19 Mathematics A
04 Economics
19 Mathematics A
07 Physics and Chemistry
19 Mathematics A
18 Portuguese
Information Systems for Management
One of the following sets:
16 Mathematics
02 Biology and Geology
16 Mathematics
04 Economics
16 Mathematics
09 Geography
16 Mathematics
13 English
16 Mathematics
18 Portuguese
Law
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Português
13 Inglês
18 Portuguese
17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
Solicitors
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Portuguese
13 English
18 Portuguese
17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
International Relations
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Portuguese
13 English
18 Portuguese
13 English
11 History
09 Geography
11 History
13 English
Economics
One of the following sets:
04 Economics
19 Mathematics A
19 Mathematics A
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
19 Mathematics A
Management
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
16 Mathematics
16 Mathematics
04 Economics
Marketing
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
04 Economics
17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
Social Education
One of the following sets:
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
16 Mathematics
18 Portuguese
02 Biology and Geology
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
11 History
Pychology
One of the following sets:
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
02 Biology and Geology
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Portuguese
17 Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences
18 Portuguese
02 Biology and Geology
16 Mathematics
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
Tourism
One of the following sets:
17 Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
04 Economics
09 Geography
11 History
13 English
11 History
18 Portuguese
Hospitality Management
One of the following sets:
17 Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
04 Economics
09 Geography
11 History
13 English
11 History
18 Portuguese
Documents for Application
  1. application form, duly filled in
  2. identification document;
  3. recent photograph;
  4. original or certified copy of the ENES form
Calculation of Candidacy Score

The application grade (access grade) is a classification on a scale of 0 to 200, calculated by applying the following formula, the result of which is rounded to the nearest tenth, considering a value of not less than 0.05 as a tenth.

(S x 0.50) + (P1 x 0.35) + (P2 x 0.15),

S = final secondary school classification: 50 per cent
P1 = National secondary school exam with the highest classification, on the entire scale from 0 to 200, of one of the sets of entrance exams required: 35%*.
P2 = National secondary school exam with a lower score, on the whole scale from 0 to 200, from one of the sets of entrance exams required: 15%*.

*National exams with a score equal to or greater than 95 points on the full scale of 0 to 200 will be considered for application.

Students in non-Portuguese courses legally equivalent to Portuguese secondary education

For students taking non-Portuguese courses that are legally equivalent to Portuguese secondary education, the entrance exams can be replaced by final exams in subjects from those courses, under the terms of article 20-A of Decree-Law no. 296-A/98, of 25 September, in its current wording.


Correspondence table of foreign secondary school final exams considered homologous to the entrance exams and Higher Education Institutions that apply the provisions of article 20-A of Decree-Law no. 296-A/98, of 25 September, in its current wording, within the scope of the 2024-2025 higher education access competitions.


Candidates wishing to request the replacement of entrance exams with final exams from non-Portuguese courses legally equivalent to Portuguese secondary education must submit their application on the Application Portal and submit the following documents:

A) Application to replace entrance exams with foreign final exams

a) A document issued by the legally competent body of the foreign education system to which the non-Portuguese secondary education qualification relates, indicating:

– The final classification of the course;

– The marks obtained in the final exams for that course that they wish to replace the entrance exams, the date they were taken and the grading scale, indicating the minimum positive and maximum positive marks, in the case of a numerical scale, or indicating the positive scales arranged in descending order of value, in the case of a scale presented in alphabetical scales;

b) Document proving the equivalence of the foreign course to Portuguese secondary education, including the final classification of the course converted to the Portuguese scale of 0 to 200.

The documents referred to in point a) of the previous paragraph must:

– Be issued by the education authorities of the country of origin;

– Be translated into Portuguese or English, whenever they are not issued in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish, and countersigned by the consular service or presented with the Hague Apostille issued by the competent authority of the State from which the document originates.

Applications submitted under 20a will only be assessed if the aforementioned documentation has been submitted.

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Calendar 2025/2026
1st Phase
Submission of Applications
21st April to 9th May
Display of results
6th June
Claims
6th to 9th June
Registration and enrollment
13th to 20th June
2nd phase (remaining vacancies)
Submission of Applications
13th June to 14th July
Display of Results
4th August
Claims
4th and 5th August
Registration and Enrollment
8th to 13th August
3rd Phase (remaining vacancies)
Submission of Applications
7th August to 5th September
Display of Results
26th September
Claims
26th and 27th September
Registration and Enrollment
30th September to 6th October
Special Selection Tender for Higher Education Course holders

Holders of a Higher Course may apply for another course, through an application by Special Contest.

Application Documents
  1. Identification document or citizen’s card;
  2. Passport type photo;
  3. Original or certified copy of the qualification certificate of the course he/she holds;
  4. Request for recognition and crediting of competences (application form), in accordance with the regulations in force (including syllabus and number of hours of the subjects to which equivalence is to be requested and a detailed certificate with the marks obtained);
  5. Detailed Curriculum Vitae, duly dated and signed.
Calendar of Applications Over 23 Years of Age 2025/2026
1st Phase
Enrolment in exams
3rd to 26th March
Preparation Session
1st April (6.00pm)
Written Exam
8th April (6.00pm)
Interview
Till 9th April
Exams Results
16th April
Claims on the Exams Results
16th to17th April
Application
21st April
Application results
22nd April
Claims on the Applications Results
22nd to 23rd April
Enrolments
28th April to 2nd May
2nd Phase (remaining vacancies)
Enrolment in exams
23rd April to 16th May
Preparation Session
20th May (6.00pm)
Written Exam
27th May (6.00pm)
Interview
Till 28th May
Exams Results
4th June
Claims on the Exams Results
4th and 5th June
Application
6th June
Application results
9th June
Claims on the Applications Results
9th to 11th June
Enrolments
13th to 18th June
3rd Phase (remaining vacancies)
Enrolment in exams
11th June to 4th July
Preparation Session
8th July (6.00pm)
Written Exam
15th July (6.00pm)
Interview
Till 16th july
Exams Results
28th July
Claims on the Exams Results
28th and 29th July
Application
30th july
Application results
31st July
Claims on the Applications Results
31st July to 1st August
Enrolments
4th to 7th August
4th Phase (remaining vacancies)
Enrolment in exams
1st August to 4th September
Preparation Session
8th September (6.00pm)
Written Exam
11th September (6.00pm)
Interview
Till 12th September
Exams Results
17th September
Claims on the Exams Results
17th and 18th September
Application
19th September
Application results
22nd September
Claims on the Applications Results
22th and 23rd September
Enrolments
25th to 30th September
Application form for admission exams for over 23 year olds
Documentation for enrolment in the exams
  • Qualifications Certificate
  • Updated, dated and signed Curriculum Vitae, indicating your educational and professional background (two copies). Curriculum Vitae template
  • ID Card
  • Recent Photo
The documents can be sent: by traditional mail, addressed to the Admissions Office, by email to ingresso@upt.pt, or delivered to the Admissions Office.
Available means of payment
  1. Cheque: issued to the order of Universidade Portucalense, CRL, accompanied by the sender’s identification. Address: Rua Dr António Bernardino de Almeida, nº 541. 4200-072 Porto
  2. At the University’s treasury office

The registration fee (€100)will be deducted from the application fee (€192) for those who apply within the indicated deadlines.

Documentation for the application
  1. Request for recognition and crediting of competences in accordance with the regulations in force (if you wish to apply for equivalences).

And also, for candidates who have not taken the exams in Portucalense:

  1. Identification document or citizen card;
  2. An updated colour photo;
  3. Original or certified copy of the certificate of the especially adequate tests designed to evaluate the capacity of the over 23 years old to attend higher education
  4. Information about the tests (Enunciation and other relevant information).

Change of Institution/Change of Pair

Note: According to the new Ordinance No. 181-D/2015 of 19 June course change and transfer has been replaced by a single regime called “change of institution/course pair”.

The change of institution/course pair is not allowed in the academic year in which the student has been placed in a higher education institution/course pair under any access and admission regime and has registered and enrolled.

The change of institution/course pair and the re-entry are requested to the Admission and Student Support Services Department, using the appropriate form.

Calendar 2025/2026
1st Phase
Submission of Applications
21st April to 9th may
Display of results
6th June
Claims
6th and 9th June
Registration and Enrolment
13th to 2oth June
2nd Phase (remaining vacancies)
Submission of Applications
13th June to 14th July
Display of Results
4th August
Claims
4th to 5th August
Registration and Enrolment
8th to 13th August
3rd Phase (remaining vacancies)
Submission of Applications
7th August to 5th september
Display of Results
26th September
Claims
26th to 27th September
Registration and Enrolment
30th September to 6th October
Documentation for the application to change Institution/Course Pair
  • Identification document
  • Passport size photo
  • ENES file for the year in which he/she entered the institution/course
  • Original or certified copy of the document proving the enrolment at the home institution (except for UPT’s candidates) (*)

If you wish to apply for equivalences:

  • Application for recognition and creditation of competences, (Application for Recognition and Creditation of Competences) according to the regulations in force (including syllabus and workloads of the subjects to which equivalence is to be requested and discriminatory certificate with the marks obtained).
  • Detailed certificate of the curricular units carried out in the original education institution (*)

(*) These documents must be authenticated according to the legislation in force (Law-Decree 28 of 13/03/2000).

Entrance Examinations
Programme High School Final Exams
Architecture and Urbanism (Integrated Master’s Degree)
One of the following sets:
03 Drawing
18 Portuguese
16 Mathematics
18 Portuguese
10 Descriptive Geometry
16 Mathematics
12 History of Culture and Arts
18 Portuguese
10 Descriptive Geometry
18 Portuguese
12 History of Culture and Arts
16 Mathematics
Multimedia and Arts
One of the following sets:
10 Descriptive Geometry
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
13 English
16 Mathematics
03 Drawing
18 Portuguese
12 History of Culture and Arts
18 Portuguese
03 Drawing
12 History of Culture and Arts
Industrial Engineering and Management
The following set:
07 Physics and Chemistry
19 Mathematics A
Computer Engineering
One of the following sets:
19 Mathematics A
02 Biology and Geology
19 Mathematics A
04 Economics
19 Mathematics A
07 Physics and Chemistry
19 Mathematics A
18 Portuguese
Information Systems for Management
One of the following sets:
16 Mathematics
02 Biology and Geology
16 Mathematics
04 Economics
16 Mathematics
09 Geography
16 Mathematics
13 English
16 Mathematics
18 Portuguese
Law
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Português
13 Inglês
18 Portuguese
17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
Solicitors
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Portuguese
13 English
18 Portuguese
17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
International Relations
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Portuguese
13 English
18 Portuguese
13 English
11 History
09 Geography
11 History
13 English
Economics
One of the following sets:
04 Economics
19 Mathematics A
19 Mathematics A
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
19 Mathematics A
Management
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
16 Mathematics
16 Mathematics
04 Economics
Marketing
One of the following sets:
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
04 Economics
17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
Social Education
One of the following sets:
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
16 Mathematics
18 Portuguese
02 Biology and Geology
18 Portuguese
06 Philosophy
11 History
Pychology
One of the following sets:
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
02 Biology and Geology
18 Portuguese
11 History
18 Portuguese
17 Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences
18 Portuguese
02 Biology and Geology
16 Mathematics
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
Tourism
One of the following sets:
17 Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
04 Economics
09 Geography
11 History
13 English
11 History
18 Portuguese
Hospitality Management
One of the following sets:
17 Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences
18 Portuguese
04 Economy
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
18 Portuguese
04 Economics
09 Geography
11 History
13 English
11 History
18 Portuguese
Calculation of Candidacy Score

The application grade (access grade) is a classification on a scale of 0 to 200, calculated by applying the following formula, the result of which is rounded to the nearest tenth, considering a value of not less than 0.05 as a tenth.

(S x 0.50) + (P1 x 0.35) + (P2 x 0.15),

S = final secondary school classification: 50 per cent
P1 = National secondary school exam with the highest classification, on the entire scale from 0 to 200, of one of the sets of entrance exams required: 35%*.
P2 = National secondary school exam with a lower score, on the whole scale from 0 to 200, from one of the sets of entrance exams required: 15%*.

*National exams with a score equal to or greater than 95 points on the full scale of 0 to 200 will be considered for application.

Applicable legislation

Holders of Double Certification Courses of Secondary Education and Specialised Artistic Courses

According to Decree-Law No. 11/2020 (https://dre.pt/application/conteudo/131016733) Portucalense University admits candidates with double certification courses of secondary education and specialized artistic courses (graduates from vocational courses).

Registration Form

Calendar of Applications 2025/2026
1st Phase
Enrolment in exams
11th June to 4th July
Preparation Session
8th July (6.00pm)
Written Exam
15th July (6.00pm)
Exams Results
28th July
Claims on the Exams Results
28th and 29th July
Application
30th July
Application results
31st July
Claims on the Applications Results
31st July to 1st August
Enrolments
4th to 7th August
2nd Phase (remaining vacancies)
Enrolment in exams
1st August to 4th September
Preparation Session
8th September (6.00pm)
Written Exam
11th September (6.00pm)
Exams Results
17th September
Claims on the Exams Results
17th and 18th September
Application
19th September
Application results
22nd September
Claims on the Applications Results
22nd and 23rd September
Enrolments
25th to 30th September
Documentation for enrolment in the Admission tests
  • Identification document
  • Document proving the ownership of the Double Certification Course of Secondary level or the Specialized Artistic Course
  • Declaration under oath that he/she is concluding a Vocational Course, stating the date of conclusion.

These documents must be originals or certified according to the legislation in force (Decreto-lei 28 de 13/03/2000).

Enrolment fee: 92,00 Euros

Only those registrations will be considered, for which the respective payment has been made.

Means of payment available:

Cheque: issued to the order of Universidade Portucalense, CRL, accompanied by the sender’s identification. Address: Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, nº 541. 4200-072 Porto

At the University’s treasury office

The payment of the enrolment fee will be deducted from the application fee, for those who apply within the indicated deadlines.

Who is eligible to apply

The holders of double certification courses and specialized artistic courses can apply to the Special Access and Admission Competitions, which fall within the areas of education and training (CNAEF) corresponding to the areas of 1st cycle and integrated master’s degree in Architecture to which they apply, provided in the table contained in the Deliberation No. 860/2021 of 16 August of CNAES

Students coming from secondary level vocational courses, being considered for this purpose the holders of:

  • professional courses
    Apprenticeship courses;
  • education and training courses for young people;
  • sectorial scope courses of the Tourism of Portugal schools network;
  • specialized artistic courses of double certification of secondary education;
  • specialised artistic courses in the area of music;
  • Vocational training courses within the scope of the Youth Insertion Training Programme of the Autonomous Region of the Azores;
  • Courses of Member State of the European Union, legally equivalent to Portuguese secondary education, conferring double certification, school and vocational, and conferring level 4 of qualification of the European Qualifications Framework;
  • Other non-Portuguese courses, legally equivalent to Portuguese secondary education, granting double certification, schooling and vocational, in situations where the candidates concerned have Portuguese nationality.
Knowledge Assessment Tests to be held at UPT

The candidates must take, at the Portucalense University, one of the Knowledge Assessment Tests set for the course they wish to enrol in and which are presented below:

Bachelor in Multimedia and Arts
Drawing
Bachelor in Hospitality Management
English or Portuguese
Bachelor in Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor in Management
Economics
Bachelor in Information Systems for Management
Maths
Bachelor in Computer Engineering
Maths
Bachelor in Engineering and Industrial Management
Maths
Bachelor in Social Education
Portuguese
Bachelor in Tourism
English or Portuguese
Integrated Master in Architecture and Urbanism
Drawing
Evaluation of the Application

The assessment of the application to a bachelor’s degree cycle or integrated master’s degree cycle implies the evaluation of the capacity to attend them, under the following terms:

  • 50% weighting: final classification of the course obtained by the student;
  • 20% weighting: marks obtained in the assessment/aptitude tests;
  • Weighting of 30%: marks obtained in the entrance examination, held at the Portucalense University.
Final Application Mark

In determining the final mark of the application, the following formula will be observed:

NFC = (CFC * 0.5) + (CPF * 0.2) + (CPAC * 0.3)

Where

NFC corresponds to the Final Application Score;

CFC is the Final Course Classification

CPF corresponds to the Final Examination Classification

CPAC refers to the Classification of the Knowledge Assessment tests

The access and admission under the special competition referred to in the present article depends on the candidate obtaining classifications equal to or higher than 95 points, on a scale of 0 to 200 points, in each of the assessment elements referred to in the previous paragraph.

Courses to which you can apply
  • Bachelor in Social Education
  • Bachelor  in Engineering and Industrial Management
  • Bachelor in Informatics Engineering
  • Bachelor in Management
  • Bachelor in Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor in Marketing
  • Bachelor in Multimedia and Arts
  • Bachelor inInformation Systems for Management 
  • Bachelor in Tourism
  • Integrated Master in Architecture and Urbanism
Documentation for the application
  • Application form
  • ID Card
  • Recent Photo
If the candidate has taken an aptitude test or final assessment in another Higher Education Institution, he/she must also present:
  • Documentary evidence that the applicant holds the qualification with which he/she is applying, indicating the final classification obtained;
  • Documentary evidence of the marks obtained in the aptitude test or in the final evaluation, depending on the course the applicant holds.
Candidates who apply with a foreign diploma of secondary education of the respective country or obtained in that country, in addition to the documents mentioned above, should also attach to their application:
  • Document proving the title of the secondary education course obtained in the respective country with indication of the respective final classification obtained;
  • Declaration, issued by the official education services of the respective country, attesting that the secondary education they hold is a double certification, scholar and professional, corresponding to the level 4 of qualification of the European Qualifications Framework, or certificate of equivalence to the Portuguese secondary education issued by the competent national entity;
  • Explanatory statement of the grading scale, when this is different from the Portuguese system (0-20 values, positive note from 10), issued by the teaching institution where the degree was obtained
The documents referred to must be translated into Portuguese or English, whenever they are not issued in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish and stamped by the consular service or presented with the Hague Apostille affixed by the competent authority of the State where the document originated.
Contacts

Admission Office

Enquiries regarding the application can be made by:
email (ingresso@upt.pt) or
Phone (800 270 201)

ERASMUS PARTNERSHIPS

Scroll to top