2024/2025

Early bird applications
> Applications: January 15 to February 26 (until 23:59:59 GMT)
> Interviews: on a rolling basis
> Posting of Results: March 13
> Registration: March 14 to 21

1st Phase
> Applications: February 27 to April 8 (until 23:59:59 GMT)
> Interviews: on a rolling basis
> Posting of Results: April 23
> Registration: April 24 to May 6

2nd Phase
> Applications: April 9 to May 30 (until 23:59:59 GMT)
> Interviews: on a rolling basis
> Posting of Results: June 19
> Registration: June 19 to 27

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  • BA Degree preferably in a related field of studies (Humanities and Social Sciences);
  • English Language Certificate – minimum CEFR C1 (taken after January 2022)*:
    • IELTS 7.0 minimum;
    • TOEFL 100 + minimum 24 in all skills;
    • Cambridge Advanced Certificate;
    • Cambridge Proficiency;
    • CEFR C1.

*Certificates obtained via virtual will not be considered valid.

Candidates without a Language Certificate may sit for a test at the Faculty (cost: €150.00); result of minimum C1 required.

Documents required for the application

  • Curriculum Vitae in English;
  • University Transcripts of Records – Original documents should be presented until October 30;
  • Motivation Letter (2 pages max.) – the motivation letter should introduce you to the selection committee, explain why you have chosen this program and why you would be a good fit;
  • English Language Certificate;
  • Identification document (Passport or ID card);
  • Vaccination record (tetanus vaccine updated) – upon registration.

Note: Besides those mentioned above, any other documents that Applicants find relevant to their application may be included.

Note: All Degrees earned abroad, Transcripts and Certificates must be duly translated into Portuguese (if not in English, French or Spanish).

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply to the program, click here.

TIMETABLES:
Available online at the beginning of August. Seminars usually take place from 6.30pm to 9.30pm but some classes and activities may take place at an earlier time.

TUITION AND OTHER FEES:

Application fee (early bird): 135€
Application fee (1st phase): 155€
Application fee (2nd phase): 200€

Registration: Students from EU and Portuguese Speaking Countries 430€, International Students 520€

[Note: the application, registration, and first tuition fee are non-refundable]

First Year – Curricular Year

  • Registration fee
    • Students from EU and Portuguese Speaking Countries 430€
    • International Students 520€
  • Tuition fees (5 installments per semester, fees for 30 ECTS per semester)
    • Students from EU and Portuguese Speaking Countries 510.00€/month
    • International Students 612€/month

Second Year – Dissertation, Project or Internship

  • Registration fee
    • Students from EU and Portuguese Speaking Countries 430€
    • International Students 520€
  • Tuition fees (5 installments per semester, fees for 30 ECTS per semester)
    • Students from EU and Portuguese Speaking Countries 366€/month
    • International Students: 435€ (not applicable to students who enrolled before September 2023. In these cases, the EU and Portuguese Speaking students fee applies.)

NOTE: All Fees may be subject to minor changes – they are usually updated every year in May.

REQUEST INFORMATION:

mastersfch@ucp.pt