Universidade Católica Portuguesa, under Decree-Law No. 64/2006, of 21 March, and by directive NR/R/0108/2006, allows access to its undergraduate degrees for those aged 23 and over who, while not having qualifications that grant them access to higher education, are able to prove their ability to attend.
Please consult the General Regulations for special exams suitable to assess the ability for mature students to attend higher education.
Applications 2025/2026
| Applications: | March 10 to May 15 |
| Release of the list of candidates admitted to exams: | May 20 |
| Written exam: | May 27 |
| Interview: | May 29 |
| Release of final results: | June 11 |
| Enrolment: | June 11 to 18 |
Required Documentation
- Identification document;
- Photograph (standard passport size);
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Documents (diplomas, qualification certificates, letters of recommendation) that the candidate considers useful to support the submitted CV;
- Declaration, on honour, that the candidate does not hold qualifications that grant them access to higher education;
- Motivation letter addressed to the Board of the Faculty of Human Sciences.
Assessment Components
The assessment of the candidates’ ability to attend FCH-Católica undergraduate degrees is carried out through the following components:
- Evaluation of educational and professional CV;
- Explanation of the candidate's motivations for entering higher education and interview;
- Written examination to evaluate the knowledge and skills considered fundamental for admission and progression in the degree to which the candidate is applying.
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Application Process
Step 1 – Start your online application by selecting "Maiores de 23 anos" HERE
Please fill in your personal details, select the degree you wish to apply for, and attach all the required documentation.*
* All documents must be submitted in PDF format.
The original documents submitted must be submitted to the Secretaria Escolar (Academic Services) by October 15 of the year of application, otherwise the application will be cancelled and there will be no refund of any amounts paid up to that date. Documents must be submitted in their original version or as a certified copy.
Step 2 – Payment of application fee
After completing your application and attaching the required documentation, you must complete payment of the application fee (260.00€* - non-refundable). Please note that your application will only be considered complete after payment of this fee.
*Application fee for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Step 3 – Application Results
Results will be made available in the Candidate Area on the scheduled date, with the indication of “Admitted”, “Not Admitted” or “Excluded”. You must access this area using the login details you will receive at the end of your application.
Once the results have been announced, and if admitted, you will receive an email with the procedure to follow to enrol.
