This Postgraduate course is primarily, but not exclusively, aimed at the following:

• Staff of NGOs (members of governing bodies, persons with executive management functions, coordination roles, project management, or others);
• Providers of consultancy services in the field of International Cooperation;
• Staff of Central and Local Administration bodies whose work relates to the broader field of International Development Cooperation;
• Individuals with higher education qualifications who wish to start a career in the field of International Cooperation, particularly in the management of NGOs, including volunteering.

Applications 2026/2027

Expected start of classes: 03 of November of 2026

Number of Places: 30 (Places will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis)

Note: Limited enrollments (the course operation depends on a minimum and maximum number of participants and admission will be based on the order of application)

When the number of applicants exceeds the number of places, candidates will be ranked based on their academic and professional curriculum. Additionally, an interview may be conducted to understand the candidate’s motivations for attending the postgraduate course and to clarify further elements relevant to the curriculum assessment. Failure to attend a scheduled interview may result in exclusion from the application process.

• Copy of Identification document (Identity Card / Citizen Card or Passport);
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Degree certificate or higher academic qualification* – for candidates external to UCP Porto and for the purpose of issuing a Postgraduate Certificate;
• Form for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) – if applicable.

* NOTES:
You must attach the certificate in digital format (original or certified copy).
When documents to be submitted have been issued in another country (outside Portugal), they must be legalized by a Portuguese diplomatic or consular authority,  or contain the Hague Apostille issued by the competent authority of the issuing country, in case that country has adhered to the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents (Hague Convention).

When the documents to be submitted are written in a foreign language other than Spanish, English, French, or Italian, a respective translation must be provided, carried out in accordance with the provisions of notarial law.

Please ensure that the applications are open before submitting your online application.

For further information contact us via:

t | 93 9450000 /93 9450012

@ | candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt

Opening 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 for candidates, who will receive their login credentials and access link by email shortly before the results are published. The results will be displayed with one of the following statuses:

• "Admitted"
• "Not Admitted"

Enrollment will be carried out through an online system, access to which will be provided to admitted candidates after the publication of results. On this platform, it will be necessary to submit:

• Passport-style photograph (*.JPG, *.PNG, or *.GIF)
• Copy of the vaccination record to prove the tetanus vaccine (only the page related to this record)
• Enrollment form and other specific documents to be indicated at the time of admission
• Proof of payment of the enrollment fee and the first installment (information on payment methods will be provided in the communication granting access to the enrollment platform)

Candidate withdrawal will be presumed if enrollment is not completed within the stipulated deadline.