Graduates from different scientific areas can apply to the Masters of the Católica Porto Business School.

The application process to the Masters of the Católica Porto Business School must contain elements that provide evidence of the academic and scientific competence of the candidates, as well as the command of the English language. The GMAT test is valued in the selection process to assess the academic and scientific skills.

Candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Academic and scientific curriculum
• Undergraduate degree classification
• Professional experience or research

Language of instruction

• Courses taught in Portuguese:
  • Auditing and Taxation
  • Management | Specialization in Management Control
  • Management | Specialization in Human Resource Management
    Note: Some elective courses may be taught only in English
• Courses taught in English:
  • Business Economics
  • Finance
  • Management | Specialization in Business Analytics
  • Management | Specialization in International Management
  • Management | Specialization in Service Management
  • Marketing
    Note: Some elective courses may be taught only in Portuguese

Mode of delivery: In-person.

Applications for 2026/27 

The opening of applications in each phase depends on the remaining vacancies of the previous phase. Foreign applicants who require a visa are advised to apply as early as possible so that, in the case of admission, they will be able to treat all the formalities associated with the visa in good time.

Available Places

• Auditing and Taxation: 40
• Business Economics: 20
• Finance: 60
• Management: 160¹
• Marketing: 40

¹ Total number of places across all specialization areas.

Documentation for the Application Process

• Copy of Person Identification document/Passport
• Curriculum Vitae (specific format)
• Two reference letters (optional for current/former CPBS students)
• Diploma / Academic certificate and diploma supplement or transcript* listing completed courses, grades obtained, ECTS/total hours, final GPA, and the grading scale with minimum and maximum values for passing (mandatory for applicants who completed their degree outside UCP - Porto).
• If you have not yet completed your undergraduate degree, you must instead submit an official transcript showing completed courses, respective grades and ECTS, current average grade, and a declaration under oath indicating expected graduation date and estimated final GPA.
• Form for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) – if applicable
• Optional documents that may strengthen your application:
  • Official English language certificate at level B2 or higher according to The Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (or equivalent, e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, FCE or CAE)
  • Other complementary evaluation materials (e.g., GMAT, etc.)

*Additional information for applicants whose previous qualification was obtained in foreign countries

• If the country in which the degree was completed did not adhere to the Bologna Process, the certificate should indicate, instead of the credits ECTS of each curricular unit, the respective hour load.
• Any document not in English, French or Spanish, must be accompanied by a certified translation. 
• Documents issued in other countries must be legalized by the Portuguese diplomatic or consular authority in the issuing country, or contain the Hague Apostille, except for United Kingdom, and countries from EU, or European Economic Area, or European Free Trade Association.

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the Católica Porto online platform. Please make sure that applications are open before proceeding.

If you need assistance, please contact us:
t | 93 9450000 / 93 9450012

@ | candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt

Office hours: Monday to Friday, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Address
Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Campus Foz
Rua Diogo Botelho, 1327
4169-005 Porto
Portugal

Your admission will only be considered valid after the payment of the respective fee has been confirmed by UCP, so you should make your payment according to the ATM references (for Portuguese bank accounts) or the bank data (international bank transfers) indicated in the final admission information.

See the Fees at the Tuition & Fees tab for information on admission, registration and tuition fees, as well as other information regarding payments.

The results will be published on a digital platform with restricted access to applicants, who will receive the credentials and access link by email, on a date close to the publication of the results, and will be presented with one of the following designations:

• "Admitted" - if the applicant is admitted without any conditions
• "Conditionally admitted" - the admission is conditional on the completion of the degree with the indicated final grade, and submission of the respective supporting documents on the stipulated date
• "Referred to the next round" - being assessed at the next round on an equal basis with new candidates at that round.
• "Not Admitted"

Only those candidates who are Admitted or Conditionally Admitted, may proceed to the next step.

Admitted or conditionally admitted candidates will receive an email with information regarding the enrollment procedure and payment details. For enrollment, the following elements are required:

• Passport-size photograph (*.JPG, *.PNG or *.GIF)
• Copy of the vaccination record to confirm tetanus vaccination (only the page related to this record)
• Information required by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education (RAIDES survey – template to be provided at enrollment)
• Enrollment form and other specific documents indicated at the time of admission
• Proof of payment of the enrollment fee and first monthly tuition installment (payment details will be provided in the email granting access to the enrollment platform)

Failure to submit the degree certificate by the stipulated date will result in the cancellation of the enrollment. A student who has not completed the undergraduate degree does not meet the necessary requirements and will not be allowed to attend the Master's programme.

Original academic certification documents, duly legalized or with Hague Apostille if issued abroad, must be presented before the start of classes, on a date and time to be defined by the Academic Services.

It will be assumed that the candidate has withdrawn if enrollment is not completed within the established deadline.