Information for the 2026/2027 school year
The Catholic University of Portugal, under Decree-Law no. 64/2006, of March 21, and by order NR/R/0108/2006, admits access to its degree courses to those over 23 years of age who, without being holders of qualifications for access to higher education, have turned 23 years old by December 31 of the year preceding the ability tests for their attendance and obtain approval in them.
You can consult the general regulations for the especially adequate tests aimed at assessing the capacity to attend Higher Education for people over 23 years of age here.
The application can be made here, within the stipulated deadlines.
Documents required for application
- Application Form;
- Declaration under oath that you do not hold a higher education qualification;
- Secondary School Certificate and Diploma or the last degree obtained
- Curriculum vitae;
- Photocopy of the Identification Document;
- Photocopy of Taxpayer Number;
- 1 Photograph.
- Certificate of Equivalence to the 12th year of Portuguese (Students with Foreign Secondary Qualifications).
| Application Period | 28 April to 24 August |
| Posting of the List of Qualified Candidates | 28 August |
| Written Test | 7th September |
| Interview | 8th September |
| Results posting | 10th September |
| Registration | 10th, 11th and 14th September |
| Classes start (expected) | 14th September |
Valuation Components
The assessment of candidates' ability to attend FFCS degree programs is done through the following components:
- Evaluation of the educational and professional curriculum;
- Explanation of the candidate's motivations for entering higher education and interview;
- Written test to evaluate the knowledge and skills considered essential for entry and progression in the course for which they are applying.
Preparation Course
| Class Schedule for the Preparation Course | September 1st to 4th |
| Preparation Course Schedule |
18h30 to 21h00 |
Access exams
|
Degree |
PROOF |
|---|---|
|
Applied Data Science |
Maths |
| Data Science and Technology (Distance Learning in English) | Math and English (two exams) |
|
Communication Sciences |
Portuguese |
|
Philosophy |
Philosophy |
|
Portuguese Studies |
Portuguese |
| Applied Management | Mathematics (Mathematics A) |
|
Psychology |
Psychology |
|
Social Work |
Contemporary Social Problems |
|
Tourism |
Portuguese OR English |
Note:
The operation of the Portuguese Catholic University’s degree programs is contingent upon a minimum number of enrolled students.
If the minimum number of enrollments is not reached, the respective program may not be offered that academic year. In that case, students will be offered the option to enroll in another degree program, provided that the entrance exams they have taken and/or the requirements for admission to higher education allow them to apply for and be admitted to the desired alternative program.
Alternatively, students may request a refund of any fees already paid.