Admission Requirements for Applicants:

The following are eligible to apply for enrollment and registration:

a) holders of a Master's degree in Nursing;

b) holders of a Master's degree in any field of knowledge who also hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing;

c) holders of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, with a minimum grade of 16 (out of 20), and possessing a relevant academic and scientific curriculum that demonstrates the ability to undertake this study cycle, as recognized by the Scientific Council.

Applications 2026/27

The opening of applications for the 2nd phase depends on the number of remaining places from the previous phase.

Number of places: 15 places

• Photocopy of Identification Document

• Curriculum Vitae (specific template) 

• Bachelor's Degree Certificate (with final grade)

• Master's Degree Certificate (with final grade)

• Motivation letter

Additional documents may be requested to verify the information provided in the CV.

Documents issued in other countries must be legalized by a Portuguese diplomatic or consular authority in the issuing country, or bear the Hague Apostille, except if issued in the United Kingdom, in EU countries, or in countries belonging to the European Economic Area or the European Free Trade Association.

When documents are written in a foreign language other than Spanish, English, or French, a certified translation must be provided, in accordance with notarial law.

Before submitting your online application, you must ensure that applications for the course you wish to apply for are open. You should also gather all required documents and upload them when submitting your application online.

If you experience any difficulties, 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
Portuguese Catholic University – Foz Campus
Rua Diogo Botelho, 1327
4169-005 Porto
Portugal

Your application will only be considered valid after the respective fee payment has been confirmed by UCP. Therefore, you must make the payment using the ATM references (for Portuguese bank accounts) or the bank data (international bank transfers) provided in the final admission information, and send proof of payment to (candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt).

Please consult the Fees and Tuition section for information regarding application, registration, and tuition fees, as well as other payment-related details.

The application fee is non-refundable.

The results will be published on a digital platform with restricted access for applicants, who will receive login credentials and an access link by email, close to the publication date.

The following documents are required for enrollment:

•     Passport-style photograph (*.JPG, *.PNG)

•     Copy of the vaccination record proving tetanus vaccination (only the page containing this record)

•     Information requested by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education (RAIDES survey)

•     Enrollment form and other specific documents to be indicated at the time of admission

•   Proof of payment of the enrollment fee and the first monthly tuition fee (information on payment methods will be provided when access to the enrollment platform is communicated)

Failure to complete the enrollment within the stipulated deadline will be considered a withdrawal by the applicant.

The original versions of the previously submitted documents (degree certificate and other documents) must be presented before the start of classes, on a date and time to be defined by the Academic Services.