Students wishing to study first-cycle (undergraduate) degrees at universities and polytechnics in Portugal must have completed secondary education
Passed university entrance exam in the home country
To meet course prerequisites, if required. A prerequisite that any applicant must meet before being allowed to register for a course. For example, students who wish to Study in Portugal must pass a music proficiency test.
Before enrolling in your desired study program, you can contact a counselor at the Higher Education Admissions Offices ("Gabinetes de Acceso") to find out if you need to pass a particular course.
[Find a Higher Education Admissions Office (Gabinetes de Acceso) in Portugal]
Second Cycle Studies (Masters)
If you are applying for a master's program at a university in Portugal, you must have a relevant bachelor's or equivalent graduate diploma.
If you are applying for doctoral studies at a university in Portugal, you must have a relevant diploma or master's degree.
Language requirements for studying at universities and colleges in Portugal
Portuguese
Since Portuguese is the language of instruction in Portuguese universities and colleges, you will need to demonstrate your level of command of the Portuguese language. If you have studied Portuguese as part of your study program you can do so by providing your results in school exams or by providing diplomas for Portuguese language courses.
