Programmes can offer all vacancies in the first phase or distribute them by phase. Vacancies not taken up in a phase are carried over to the next phase. The opening of the next application phase is subject to the existence of vacancies.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree awarded by a university or higher education institution, with a minimum final grade of 12 out of 20 on the Portuguese grading scale, or its equivalent.

Note: For foreign degrees, final grades will be converted to the Portuguese grading scale. Applicants must provide their final grade/GPA and the minimum passing grade required to obtain the degree at their institution.

 Proficiency in the English language

- Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

          - Be a native English speaker;

          - Have completed a Bachelor's degree taught in English; or

          - Provide an internationally recognised English language certificate demonstrating a minimum B2 level (CEFR), with the following minimum scores:

                    - IELTS Academic: Overall score of 5.5;

                    - TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 72 (tests taken before 21 January 2026) or 4.0 (tests taken on or after 21 January 2026);

                    - Cambridge English: Score of 160 on the Cambridge English Scale.

Application procedures

SELECTION AND RANKING CRITERIA

 Please consult the Selection and Ranking Criteria for the 2027/2028 academic year HERE

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION

Applications must be submitted exclusively online. Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

- Photograph

- Identification document: National identity card for Portuguese applicants or passport for international applicants

- Curriculum Vitae (CV)

- Statement of Motivation: To be completed directly in the online application form

- Bachelor's degree diploma and transcript listing completed courses, grades and program duration: Official document indicating the final grade/GPA*

SELECTION PROCESS

 IMPORTANT - Selections are made on a rolling basis from the moment the application period opens.  We therefore encourage early applications.

 The selection process involves four separate stages which are outlined below:

1. Initial Assessment

After completing the online application and paying the non-refundable fee, the application will be assessed by the members of the Application Review Committee.

2. Interview

During the Initial Assessment period, the candidate may be called for an interview with the Master's Director or another member of the Application Review Committee.

3. Decision

All applicants will be notified of the decision. The results will be sent by email and will be available on the application portal.

4. Enrolment

In the event of admission, candidates will be informed of the enrolment process. They will be given a deadline to enroll (thus confirming their place on the Master's programme). Please note that admitted candidates will have to pay the first instalment of tuition fees by the deadline after enrolment.

RESERVATION FEE

The enrolment and registration of admitted candidates is subject to the payment of the reservation fee of EUR 1200,00.