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 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 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 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: 255€, International students: 305€

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

First year

  • Registration fee
    • Students from EU and Portuguese speaking countries: 255€
    • International students: 305€
  • Tuition fees (5 installments per semester):
    • Students from EU and Portuguese speaking countries: 380€/month
    • International students: 450€/month

Second, third and fourth years

  • Registration fee
    • Students from EU and Portuguese speaking countries 255€
    • International students 305€
  • Tuition fees (5 installments per semester):
    • Students from EU and Portuguese speaking countries: 275€/month
    • International students: 300€/month (FCT scholarship holders: 275€/month)

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

REQUEST INFORMATION:

phdfch@ucp.pt