The following may apply for the PhD in Science and Technology of the Arts:

a) Holders of a master’s degree or legal equivalent obtained in Portugal.
b) Holders of a master’s degree or legal equivalent obtained abroad, after recognition by the Scientific Council of the School of Arts of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa as meeting the objectives of a master's degree (solely for the purposes of application to this study cycle).
c) Holders of a bachelor's degree with a minimum final grade of 16 (out of 20), who possess an especially relevant academic, scientific or professional curriculum, recognized by the Scientific Council of the School of Arts of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa as commendable and assuring of the candidate's competence to undertake the Doctoral Program. 

Applications 2026/27

The opening of the 2nd and 3rd application phases depends on the number of remaining places from the previous phase.

PLACES: 8 (for all application phases combined)

• Copy of identification document

• Curriculum Vitae, including references to published works or other duly documented outputs;

• Academic degree certificate (original or certified copy), indicating the final grade.

• Motivation letter indicating research interests;

• 2 Letters of Recommendation

Documents issued in other countries must be legalized by the Portuguese diplomatic or consular authorities in the issuing country, or bear the Hague Apostille, except if issued in the United Kingdom, EU countries, or 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 corresponding translation must be submitted, carried out in accordance with the requirements of notarial law.

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

If you encounter any difficulties, please contact us:

t | 93 9450000 / 93 9450012

@ | candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 9:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:00.

Address
Universidade Católica Portuguesa – 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 the access credentials and link by email close to the publication date.

Enrollment information will be sent to admitted candidates after the publication of the results. For this process, the following documents will be required:

• Passport-style photograph

• Copy of the vaccination record to confirm tetanus vaccination (only the relevant page)

• Information required by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education (RAIDES questionnaire)

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

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

Failure to enroll within the established deadline will be considered as withdrawal by the candidate.

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