It is a stage of higher education that corresponds to an academic level or degree, such as Bachelor's, Master's, Integrated Master's and PhD.
- Bachelor's Degree: 3 or 4 years
- Master's Degree: 2 years
- Integrated Master's Degree: approximately 5 to 6 years
- Doctoral Degree: 3 to 4 years
You can contact the Academic Services of the Faculty / School / Institute responsible for the course (study cycle). For more general questions (such as access, deadlines or application requirements), you can use the campus Information Office (in person or via ESCA/Academic Portal).
Most courses are taught in Portuguese. Some are taught in English or bilingual. Confirm this information on the course page (study cycle).
It depends on the course. You can check this information at www.ucp.pt.
Yes. You can contact the Academic Services of your Faculty, School or Institute.
It is the amount that the student pays to attend the course (study cycle).
You can pay your tuition fees in person, by ATM or by bank transfer.
This is a fee charged for administrative services, such as issuing certificates or processing requests.
The academic year runs from September to June, with breaks and exam periods throughout the year. Confirm the dates with your Faculty, School or Institute.
It is a subject that is part of the study plan of the course (study cycle).
It depends on the evaluation regime defined for each UC. You can consult the responsible lecturer or the Syllabus of the Curricular Unit (FUC), where the evaluation criteria are described, in accordance with the regulation of the Faculty, School or Institute.
They are digital platforms to support teaching that allow access to classes, materials, grades and other resources. The platform used varies by campus:
- Moodle System: used in Braga, Lisbon and Viseu.
- Blackboard System: used in Porto and at the Faculdade de Medicina (Lisbon).
- Fénix System: it is in the implementation stage throughout Católica (at the moment this system is already in operation at ESB Porto, CLSBE Lisboa and FM Lisboa).
- ESCA system: used on all campuses (academic units that have already migrated to Fénix, the use of the ESCA system no longer applies).
You can contact the Psychological Support Services, the Mentoring and/or Tutoring of your Faculty, School or Institute.
The Bologna Process is a European agreement that harmonizes Higher Education, using ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) and comparable academic degrees, facilitating the mobility of students and lecturers.
It is a unit of measurement of academic work. Each ECTS credit corresponds to 25 to 30 hours of work.
Complementary document to the diploma that details the student's academic path, being useful for professional purposes or for pursuing studies both in Portugal and abroad.
The application fee is non-refundable. If the course is cancelled, contact Academic Services for guidance on the next steps.
Yes, as long as the course (study cycle) and the curricular year allow it. Contact the International Relations Office of your Faculty, School or Institute.
Yes, the amount of support varies depending on the destination and the situation of the student. Check with the International Relations Office.
Yes. The application is made online, on the portal of the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES). You must have the registration confirmed and gather the documentation proving your economic situation. See the information available on the DGES website. You can do a simulation in Scholarship Simulator (dges.gov.pt)
You can apply for the DGES scholarship or request social support from the Academic Services. Católica may also have other support mechanisms and internal scholarships. Check with the Student Support Office.
Please contact the Academic Services or the Accessibility Office as early as possible, so that you can benefit from adaptations to the assessments or the status of student with special educational needs.
You can contact the Academic Services of the Faculty, School or Institute responsible for the course (study cycle). Check the deadlines published by Academic Services. Registration for exams is carried out through the E-SCA academic platform. In some Course Units, taking the exam depends on meeting the minimum attendance requirement. Academic Services Portal (Católica): https://www.ucp.pt/pt-pt/e-servicos
Yes. After enrolment, an institutional email address is assigned, accessible through the academic portal or Office 365. You must use this email for all official communication with the University.
See the Syllabus of the Curricular Unit (FUC) to know the evaluation regime of each Curricular Unit (UC).
Refers to the obligation to obtain a minimum number of ECTS credits per academic year, in order to maintain active enrolment or to guarantee access to scholarships. Requirements may vary depending on the course (study cycle) and the year of attendance.
- High-performance athletes, requiring a declaration from the Instituto Português de Desporto e Juventude (IPDJ).
- Students with physical or sensory disabilities, requiring a Multipurpose Medical Certificate of Disability (AMIM).
- Portuguese citizens living abroad, family members who reside with them and Portuguese descendants, requiring a proof of situation issued by a Portuguese diplomatic or consular authority.
The rules are available on the DGES website and on the official website of Católica, including the requirements, required national exams and vacancies for each course.
The grading scale ranges from 0 to 20. The minimum passing grade is 10.
- Moodle (Braga, Lisbon, Viseu) or Blackboard (Porto) to access Course Unit materials and assignments.
- ESCA or Fénix to access academic services digitally.
- Institutional email for official communication.
- Office 365 / Teams for online classes and document sharing.
Within Católica:
- Proves the status of Católica student
- Gives access to the car park, where applicable and in accordance with campus rules
- Allows access to academic services (libraries, study rooms, laboratories)
- It is used to request books and other bibliographic resources
- Provides reduced prices on campus meals, where applicable and in accordance with campus rules
Outside Católica:
- Discounts on movie tickets, museums and other cultural venues
- Discounts in certain commercial establishments (stationery stores, bookstores, technology)
- Card with banking functionality (Caixa Geral de Depósitos)
It is mandatory to have the Student Card. You should go to the Card Store to request monthly, semi-annual or annual access. Consult the specific conditions of each campus.
You can request from the Academic Services, respecting the deadlines and conditions provided for in the academic regulation.
The academic regulations are available on the official website of Universidade Católica Portuguesa: https://www.ucp.pt/pt-pt/catolicainstitucional/documentacao-e-legislacao