Prerequisite 

Applications to the Bachelor's Degree in Cinema require a prerequisite, the grade of which contributes to the candidate's ranking.

The prerequisite consists of an Interview, which is both eliminatory and used for ranking purposes, regardless of the candidate’s admission pathway. This interview is based on the completion of a vocational questionnaire and the submission of an artistic portfolio (the latter is optional but recommended).

Approved candidates will receive a final score between 0 and 200. Candidates who score below 95 points will be listed as Not Eligible.

Vocational Questionnaire

When submitting the application, applicants must also submit a questionnaire detailing their academic and personal journey to date. This document will form the basis for their profile analysis and personal interview.

Submission of Artistic Portfolio

The absence of a portfolio does not exclude the candidate from fulfilling the prerequisite. However, submitting one is highly recommended. The portfolio must be submitted through the application platform and should include a link to a personal drive folder (Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive). It should be a carefully presented and organized collection of projects. Preference is given to projects related to cinema and audiovisual work, but work in other artistic areas (photography and visual arts, painting and fine arts, prose and poetry, literary or philosophical essays, film reviews, etc.) will also be considered.

Revalidation of the Prerequisite Completed in the previous academic year

Applicants who passed the prerequisite in the previous academic year may revalidate their score. If they choose to retake the prerequisite, the most recent score will prevail, even if it is lower.

Admission Requirements

• Hold Portuguese nationality or that of a European Union country[1]
• Have successfully completed secondary education in Portugal or abroad[2]
• Have successfully completed one of the following sets of national exams in 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, or 2022[3]
• (18) Portuguese + (03) Drawing OR
• (18) Portuguese + (06) Philosophy OR
• (18) Portuguese + (10) Descriptive Geometry OR
• (18) Portuguese + (11) History OR
• (18) Portuguese + (12) Art History and Culture OR
• (18) Portuguese + (17) Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences

OR equivalent exams within a foreign diploma, during the same period[2]

[1]Non-EU citizens may be eligible provided they are not covered by the international student status
[2]See accepted foreign diplomas and/or exams here
[3]In the 1st application call, only exam results from the 1st national exam session will be considered for the application score

Application Score Calculation
(scale of 0 to 200)

The School of Arts reserves itself the right to set a minimum application grade higher than 100 points in each application call depending on the quality of the results achieved by applicants.

Applications 2026/27

Classes are expected to start: September 7

Places Available: 21

Application opening in each call depends on the remaining places from the previous call .
After the last call, if places are still available, applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to the Faculty's board assessment.

The School of Arts reserves the right to set a minimum application score in each call depending on the quality of applicant' results.

Number of places for special quotas: 3

Reserved for candidates with disabilities (1), high-performance athletes (1), emigrants and descendants of Portuguese nationals (1). See more information here.

• One of the following documents depending on whether you completed Portuguese (a) or foreign (b) secondary education:

(a) If you completed Portuguese secondary education – ENES Form (National Secondary School Exams), which must be issued in 2026 (request it from your secondary school)[1]

(b) If you completed foreign secondary education, in Portugal or abroad – Diploma of completion of foreign secondary education[2] (with final grade and grades of each exam taken) and Certificate of equivalence to Portuguese secondary education[3]

• Copy of Identification Document;
• Vocational Questionnaire – Mandatory submission
• Link to a folder on your personal drive (Dropbox, GoogleDrive or OneDrive) sharing your portfolio (optional);
• Application form for special quota vacancies (if applicable);
• Form for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) – if applicable.

[1] In the 1st application phase, only results from exams taken in the 1st national exam phase will be used to calculate the application score.
[2] 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 when issued in the UK, EU countries, or members of the European Economic Area or the European Free Trade Association.
Documents written in a foreign language other than Spanish, English or French, must be accompanied by a legally certified translation according to notarial law.
[3] The equivalence certificate is obtained at a Portuguese secondary school. See more information here.

OTHER INFORMATION

Applicants from foreign secondary education in Portugal
Applicants from foreign secondary education in Portugal whose final results are only available after the 1st and/or 2nd application phases should contact: admissions.porto@ucp.pt.

Applications must be submitted through the UCP Porto online application platform. Please ensure that applications are open before proceeding. During the application process, you will need to upload scanned copies of the required documents, so make sure to prepare them in advance.

If you submit your application before the national exam results are released, you may do so without the ENES Form. However, the form must be sent via email (to candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt) no later than the deadline for each application call.

Changes to your application after submission

All changes you wish to make to your application after submitting it on the platform (adding a course from the same faculty, submitting the ENES form or other documents, or correcting any information) must be requested by email to candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt, attaching updated documents and identifying your full name and application number.

If you experience any difficulties submitting your application, contact us at t | 93 9450000 / 12 candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt

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

Your application will only be considered valid after payment of the respective fee. Please make the payment using the ATM reference provided at the end of the application process.

If you are living abroad and are unable to make a payment via ATM, please request the IBAN for payment here.

Please refer to the "Fees and Tuition" section for information on application, enrollment, and tuition fees, as well as other payment-related details.

The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

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

• Admitted
• Not Admitted
• Referred to the next call (the candidate will be automatically transferred and does not need to take any action or make any payment).

Only Admitted applicants will be able to proceed to the registration.

For enrollment, the following items will be required:

• Passport-style photograph (*.JPG, *.PNG or *.GIF)
• Copy of the vaccination record to prove tetanus vaccination (only the page related to this record)
• Information requested by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education (RAIDES survey)
• Enrollment form and other specific documents to be indicated upon admission
• Proof of payment of the enrollment fee and the first monthly tuition (payment details will be provided when access to the enrollment platform is granted)

If the applicant is under 18, documents must be signed by both the applicant and their legal guardian.

Failure to enroll within the stipulated deadline will be considered as a withdrawal.

The original copies of the academic certification documents (ENES form or other certificates depending on the case) must be presented before classes start, on a date and time defined by the Academic Services.

Prerequisite 

Applications to the Bachelor's Degree in Cinema require a prerequisite, the grade of which contributes to the candidate's ranking.

The prerequisite consists of an Interview, which is both eliminatory and used for ranking purposes, regardless of the candidate’s admission pathway. This interview is based on the completion of a vocational questionnaire and the submission of an artistic portfolio (the latter is optional but recommended).

Approved candidates will receive a final score between 0 and 200. Candidates who score below 95 points will be listed as Not Eligible.

Vocational Questionnaire

When submitting the application, applicants must also submit a questionnaire detailing their academic and personal journey to date. This document will form the basis for their profile analysis and personal interview.

Submission of Artistic Portfolio

The absence of a portfolio does not exclude the candidate from fulfilling the prerequisite. However, submitting one is highly recommended. The portfolio must be submitted through the application platform and should include a link to a personal drive folder (Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive). It should be a carefully presented and organized collection of projects. Preference is given to projects related to cinema and audiovisual work, but work in other artistic areas (photography and visual arts, painting and fine arts, prose and poetry, literary or philosophical essays, film reviews, etc.) will also be considered.

Revalidation of the Prerequisite Completed in the previous academic year

Applicants who passed the prerequisite in the previous academic year may revalidate their score. If they choose to retake the prerequisite, the most recent score will prevail, even if it is lower.

This admission scheme is intended for Portuguese applicants or nationals of a European Union member state.

To apply, you must cumulatively meet the following conditions:

• Be currently or have previously been enrolled in a higher education course at a higher education institution (in Portugal or abroad), provided that admission occurred in academic years prior to the one in which you are applying. Approval in course units is not mandatory for eligibility, although the number of ECTS credits successfully completed will positively impact the application score.
• Have successfully completed (minimum 95 points) one of the following sets of national exams listed below (in any year), OR equivalent exams within a foreign diploma (see accepted foreign exams here)
  • (18) Portuguese + (03) Drawing OR
  • (18) Portuguese + (06) Philosophy OR
  • (18) Portuguese + (10) Descriptive Geometry OR
  • (18) Portuguese + (11) History OR
  • (18) Portuguese + (12) Art History and Culture OR
  • (18) Portuguese + (17) Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences

Selection Criteria: For admission, in addition to the prerequisite score, the final secondary school grade, national exam result, and performance in higher education (whether in the attended course or in other higher education courses or isolated course units) will be considered.

Applications 2026/27

Classes are expected to start: September 7

Application opening in each call depends on the remaining places from the previous call .

The School of Arts reserves the right to set a minimum application score in each call depending on the quality of applicant' results.

Available Places: 1

• Copy of Identification Document;
• Vocational Questionnaire – Mandatory submission
• Link to a folder on your personal drive (Dropbox, GoogleDrive or OneDrive) sharing your portfolio (optional);
• Certificate of enrolment in a higher education course, including reference to completed curricular units, respective grades, and ECTS;
• One of the following documents depending on whether you completed Portuguese (a) or foreign (b) secondary education:

a) If you completed Portuguese secondary education – ENES Form (National Secondary School Exams)

b) If you completed foreign secondary education, in Portugal or abroad (check accepted diplomas and exams here) – Diploma of completion of foreign secondary education[1] (indicating the final grade and each exam taken) AND Certificate of equivalence to Portuguese secondary education[2]

• Form for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) – if applicable.

[1]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 when issued in the UK, EU countries, or members of the European Economic Area or the European Free Trade Association.
Documents written in a foreign language other than Spanish, English or French, must be accompanied by a legally certified translation according to notarial law.

[2] The certificate of equivalence must be requested from a Portuguese secondary school in the candidate’s area of residence, or directly from the Directorate-General for Education in the case of non-residents. See information here.

Applications must be submitted through the UCP Porto online application platform. Please ensure that applications are open before proceeding. During the application process, you will need to upload scanned copies of the required documents, so make sure to prepare them in advance.

Changes to your application after submission

All changes you wish to make to your application after submitting it on the platform (adding a course from the same faculty, submitting the ENES form or other documents, or correcting any information) must be requested by email to candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt, attaching updated documents and identifying your full name and application number.

If you experience difficulties submitting your application, please contact us at t | +351 93 945 0000 / 12 candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt

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

Your application will only be considered valid after payment of the respective fee. Please make the payment using the ATM reference provided at the end of the application process.

If you are living abroad and are unable to make a payment via ATM, please request the IBAN for payment here.

Please refer to the "Fees and Tuition" section for information on application, enrollment, and tuition fees, as well as other payment-related details.

The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

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

• Admitted
• Not Admitted
• Referred to the next phase (this will be done automatically, with no action or payment required from the candidate).

Only Admitted applicants will be able to proceed to the registration.

For enrollment, the following items will be required:

• Passport-style photograph (*.JPG, *.PNG or *.GIF)
• Copy of the vaccination record proving tetanus vaccination (only the page related to this record)
• Information requested by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education (RAIDES survey)
• Enrollment form and other specific documents to be indicated upon admission
• Proof of payment of the enrollment fee and the first monthly tuition (payment instructions will be provided upon access to the enrollment platform)

If you wish to request course credits:

• Credit transfer request form (if you wish to apply for credit transfer)
• Syllabi or course outlines of the previously completed subjects (if you wish to apply for credit transfer)

If the applicant is underage, the documents must be signed by both the applicant and their legal guardian.

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

The original copies of academic certification documents (ENES form or other certificates, depending on the case) must be presented before the start of classes, on a date and time defined by the Academic Services.

Prerequisite 

Applications to the Bachelor's Degree in Cinema require a prerequisite, the grade of which contributes to the candidate's ranking.

The prerequisite consists of an Interview, which is both eliminatory and used for ranking purposes, regardless of the candidate’s admission pathway. This interview is based on the completion of a vocational questionnaire and the submission of an artistic portfolio (the latter is optional but recommended).

Approved candidates will receive a final score between 0 and 200. Candidates who score below 95 points will be listed as Not Eligible.

Vocational Questionnaire

When submitting the application, applicants must also submit a questionnaire detailing their academic and personal journey to date. This document will form the basis for their profile analysis and personal interview.

Submission of Artistic Portfolio

The absence of a portfolio does not exclude the candidate from fulfilling the prerequisite. However, submitting one is highly recommended. The portfolio must be submitted through the application platform and should include a link to a personal drive folder (Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive). It should be a carefully presented and organized collection of projects. Preference is given to projects related to cinema and audiovisual work, but work in other artistic areas (photography and visual arts, painting and fine arts, prose and poetry, literary or philosophical essays, film reviews, etc.) will also be considered.

Revalidation of the Prerequisite Completed in the previous academic year

Applicants who passed the prerequisite in the previous academic year may revalidate their score. If they choose to retake the prerequisite, the most recent score will prevail, even if it is lower.

This admission scheme is intended for Portuguese applicants or nationals of a European Union country who hold a higher education degree (obtained in Portugal or abroad).

Selection criteria: For admission, in addition to the prerequisite score, the type of previous diploma and its final grade will be considered.

Applications 2026/27

Classes are expected to start: September 7

Application opening in each call depends on the remaining places from the previous call .

The School of Arts reserves the right to set a minimum application score in each call depending on the quality of applicant' results.

Places available: 1

• Copy of Identification Document;
• Vocational Questionnaire – Mandatory submission
• Link to a folder on your personal drives (Dropbox, GoogleDrive, or OneDrive) where you share your portfolio (optional);
• Certificate confirming completion of a medium or higher education degree[1], indicating the completed curricular units, respective grades and ECTS (or contact hours if ECTS were not awarded), as well as the final average grade;
• Form for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) – if applicable.

[1]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 when issued in the UK, EU countries, or members of the European Economic Area or the European Free Trade Association.
Documents written in a foreign language other than Spanish, English or French, must be accompanied by a legally certified translation according to notarial law.

Applications must be submitted through the UCP Porto online application platform. Please ensure that applications are open before proceeding. During the application process, you will need to upload scanned copies of the required documents, so make sure to prepare them in advance.

Changes to your application after submission

All changes you wish to make to your application after submitting it on the platform (adding a course from the same faculty, submitting the ENES form or other documents, or correcting any information) must be requested by email to candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt, attaching updated documents and identifying your full name and application number.

If you experience difficulties submitting your application, please contact us at t | +351 93 945 0000 / 12 candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt

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

Your application will only be considered valid after payment of the respective fee. Please make the payment using the ATM reference provided at the end of the application process.

If you are living abroad and are unable to make a payment via ATM, please request the IBAN for payment here.

Please refer to the "Fees and Tuition" section for information on application, enrollment, and tuition fees, as well as other payment-related details.

The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

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

• Admitted
• Not Admitted
• Referred to the next phase (this will be done automatically, with no action or payment required from the candidate).

Only Admitted applicants will be able to proceed to the registration.

For enrollment, the following items will be required:

• Passport-style photograph (*.JPG, *.PNG or *.GIF)
• Copy of the vaccination record proving tetanus vaccination (only the page related to this record)
• Information requested by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education (RAIDES survey)
• Enrollment form and other specific documents to be indicated upon admission
• Proof of payment of the enrollment fee and the first monthly tuition (payment instructions will be provided upon access to the enrollment platform)

If you wish to request course credits:

• Credit transfer request form (if you wish to apply for credit transfer)
• Syllabi or course outlines of the previously completed subjects (if you wish to apply for credit transfer)

If the applicant is underage, the documents must be signed by both the applicant and their legal guardian.

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

The original copies of academic certification documents (ENES form or other certificates, depending on the case) must be presented before the start of classes, on a date and time defined by the Academic Services.

This admission scheme is intended for Portuguese applicants or nationals of a European Union country who cumulatively meet the following conditions:

• Have turned 23 years old by December 31, 2025
• Do not hold a qualification granting access to higher education[1]

[1] The applicant is not considered to hold a qualification for access to higher education if:

• They have not completed secondary education; or
• They have completed secondary education but do not have valid entrance exams (valid in the year they were taken and the two subsequent years)

The applicable legal framework regulating access to higher education for those over 23 years old does not establish any impediment to the applicant having previously attended university or held a degree.

Candidates are subject to the following assessments:

• Written Test

A two-hour written test, on a date to be announced, assessing general knowledge of cinema.
Suggested bibliography:
* Cousins, M. (2012). The Story of Film, Pavilion Books.
* Marner, T. (2010). A Realização Cinematográfica, Edições 70.

• Vocational Questionnaire (mandatory)

When submitting the application, candidates must upload a questionnaire about their academic and personal background, which will serve as the basis for their profile assessment and a personal interview, if deemed necessary.

• Portfolio Submission. While not mandatory, the portfolio is highly recommended, as it represents a valuable element in the evaluation process. Candidates should provide access to a folder in one of their personal drives (Dropbox, GoogleDrive, or OneDrive).

The portfolio should consist of a carefully presented and well-organized collection of projects. Priority will be given to work in the fields of cinema and audiovisuals, but work in other artistic areas (photography and visual arts, painting and fine arts, prose and poetry, literary or philosophical essays, film reviews, etc.) will also be considered.

• Interview and Portfolio Review

The interview will address the candidate's background and motivations for pursuing the degree. The portfolio, if submitted, will also be discussed during the interview.

The School of Arts reserves the right to admit applicants based on the quality of the results demonstrated.

Applications – 2026/27

Classes are expected to start: September 7

Places available: 1

• Copy of Identification Document;
• Vocational Questionnaire;
• Link to a folder on your personal drives (Dropbox, GoogleDrive or OneDrive) where you share your portfolio (optional);
• Updated and signed school and professional Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Statement, under honour pledge, declaring that the applicant does not hold a qualification granting access to higher education;
• Documents (diplomas, qualification certificates, letters of recommendation) that the applicant considers relevant to support the submitted CV;
• Form for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) – if applicable.

Applications must be submitted through the UCP Porto online application platform. Please ensure that applications are open before proceeding. During the application process, you will need to upload scanned copies of the required documents, so make sure to prepare them in advance.

Changes to your application after submission

All changes you wish to make to your application after submitting it on the platform (adding a course from the same faculty, submitting the ENES form or other documents, or correcting any information) must be requested by email to candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt, attaching updated documents and identifying your full name and application number.

If you experience difficulties submitting your application, please contact us at t | +351 93 945 0000 / 12 candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt

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

Your application will only be considered valid after payment of the respective fee. Please make the payment using the ATM reference provided at the end of the application process.

If you are living abroad and are unable to make a payment via ATM, please request the IBAN for payment here.

Please refer to the "Fees and Tuition" section for information on application, enrollment, and tuition fees, as well as other payment-related details.

The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

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

• Admitted
• Not Admitted

Only Admitted applicants will be able to proceed to the registration.

The following documents are required for enrollment:

• Passport-style photograph (*.JPG, *.PNG or *.GIF)
• Copy of the vaccination record confirming tetanus vaccination (only the page related to 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 first monthly tuition fee (payment details will be provided when access to the enrollment platform is granted)

Failure to complete enrollment within the established deadline will be considered as withdrawal by the applicant.

Original academic qualification documents (ENES form or other certificates, depending on the case) must be presented before the start of classes, on a date and time to be defined by the Academic Services.