2023/2024

Early bird applications
> Applications: February 1 to March 14 (until 23:59:59 GMT)
> Interviews: on a rolling basis
> Posting of Results: March 28
> Registration: March 29 to April 5

1st Phase
> Applications: March 29 to May 2 (until 23:59:59 GMT)
> Interviews: on a rolling basis
> Posting of Results: May 16
> Registration: May 17 to 24 

2nd Phase
> Applications: May 17 to June 20 (until 23:59:59 GMT)
> Interviews: on a rolling basis
> Posting of Results: July 4
> Registration: July 5 to 12

Admission Requirements:

  • BA and MA Degree preferably in a related field of studies (Humanities and Social Sciences);
  • Interview (interviews can be held through Skype).
  • English Language Certificate – minimum CEFR C1 (taken after January 2021)*:
    • 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 Application:

  • Curriculum Vitae in English;
  • University Transcripts of Records – Original documents should be presented until October 30;
  • Preliminary research project (max. 15.000 characters);
  • 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: 240€, International students: 300€

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

First year

  • Registration fee
    • Students from EU and Portuguese speaking countries: 240€
    • International students: 300€
  • Tuition fees (5 installments per semester):
    • Students from EU and Portuguese speaking countries: 360€/month
    • International students: 430€/month

Second, third and fourth years

  • Registration fee
    • Students from EU and Portuguese speaking countries 240€
    • International students 300€
  • Tuition fees (5 installments per semester):
    • Students from EU and Portuguese speaking countries: 275€/month
    • International students: n.a.

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

REQUEST INFORMATION:

phdfch@ucp.pt