To apply, you must meet the following conditions:

• Have Portuguese nationality or that of a European Union country[1]
• Have completed secondary education in Portugal, or foreign secondary education in Portugal or another country[2]
• Have successfully completed one of the following sets of national exams in 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, or 2022[3]
  • (18) Portuguese + (06) Philosophy OR
  • (18) Portuguese + (11) History OR
  • (18) Portuguese + (16) Mathematics OR
  • (06) Philosophy + (11) History OR
  • (06) Philosophy + (16) Mathematics OR
  • (11) History + (16) Mathematics

OR equivalent exams as part of the foreign diploma within the same period[2]

[1] Non-EU nationals may be eligible as long as they are not covered by the international student status
[2] See the list of accepted foreign diplomas and/or exams here

[3] In the 1st application CALL, only the results of exams taken in the 1st CALL of national exams will be considered for the admission score.

Application score (for ranking purposes): 50% of the secondary education diploma’s grade + 50% of the final exams (25% each exam). Minimum total application grade of 100.0 points (in a 0 to 200 grading scale). 

The Faculty of Law reserves the right to set a higher minimum admission score than 100 points in each phase, depending on the quality of applicants’ results.

Applications 2026/27

Classes are scheduled to begin in september 7.

Available places: 173

The opening of applications in each phase depends on the number of remaining places from the previous phase.

The Board reserves the right to set a minimum application score in each phase, depending on the quality of the applicants' results.

No. 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.

Possibility of allocation to Evening Schedule
Candidates will be ranked according to their application score. Once the daytime places are filled, candidates will be allocated to the evening schedule. Students enrolled in the evening schedule may request a transfer to the daytime schedule (according to order of admission) if vacancies become available due to withdrawals.

• 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 Education Exams), which must be issued in 2026 (request it from your secondary school)[1]

(b) If you completed foreign secondary education, in Portugal or another country – Diploma certifying completion of foreign secondary education[2] (indicating the final grade and each exam taken) AND Certificate of equivalence to Portuguese secondary education[3]

• Copy of identification document;
• Application form for special quota places (if applicable);
• Form for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) – if applicable

[1] In the 1st application phase, only the results from the 1st phase of national exams will be considered for calculating the application grade.

[2] Documents issued in other countries must be legalized by a Portuguese diplomatic or consular authority in the issuing country, or contain the Hague Apostille, except for documents issued in the United Kingdom, EU countries, EEA, or the European Free Trade Association. If documents are written in a foreign language other than Spanish, English or French, a certified translation must be provided, in accordance with Portuguese notarial law.

[3] The certificate of equivalence 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 results are only available after the 1st and/or 2nd application calls should contact: admissions.porto@ucp.pt.

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

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

Changes to the application after submission

Any changes you wish to make to your application after submission on the platform (such as adding a course from the same faculty, attaching the ENES form or other documents, or correcting any information), must be requested via email to candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt, attaching the updated documents and indicating your full name and candidate number.

If you experience difficulties submitting your application, please contact us at t | 939450000/12 | @ | candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt

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

Your application will only be valid after payment of the respective fee, so you must make the payment using the Multibanco references provided in the final application information.

If you are residing abroad and unable to make the payment via Multibanco, please request the IBAN for payment here.

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

The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

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

Each applicant’s results will be published on the scheduled dates with the following possible outcomes:

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

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

The following documents are required for Enrollment:

• Passport-style photo (*.JPG, *.PNG or *.GIF)
• Copy of vaccination record to confirm tetanus vaccine (only the page referring to this entry)
• 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 tuition installment (payment methods will be provided in the email granting access to the enrollment platform)

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

Failure to complete enrollment within the stipulated period will be considered a withdrawal.

The originals of academic qualification documents (Ficha ENES or other certificates depending on the situation) must be presented before classes begin, on a date and time to be defined by the Academic Services.

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 (national or international), provided that the admission took place in academic years prior to the one of the application. Approval in course units is not required for eligibility.
• Have successfully completed (minimum score of 95) one of the following sets of national exams in any year:
  • (18) Portuguese + (06) Philosophy OR
  • (18) Portuguese + (11) History OR
  • (18) Portuguese + (16) Mathematics OR
  • (06) Philosophy + (11) History OR
  • (06) Philosophy + (16) Mathematics OR
  • (11) History + (16) Mathematics

OR equivalent exams as part of a foreign diploma (see the list of accepted foreign exams here)

Selection criteria: Admission is based on the final classification of national exams and academic performance in higher education (both in the attended course and in other higher education programmes or isolated course units).

Applications 2026/27

Expected start of classes: September 07

Places available: 2 (admission to the Evening Schedule)

The Board reserves the right to define a minimum application score, depending on the quality of the applciants’ results.

• Copy of identification document;
• Certificate of enrollment in a higher education course, including the list of completed curricular units, respective grades, and ECTS credits;
• 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 Education Exams)

b) If you completed foreign secondary education, in Portugal or another country (see the list of accepted foreign diplomas and exams here) – Diploma certifying completion of foreign secondary education[1] (including the final grade and the grades of 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 contain the Hague Apostille, except for documents issued in the United Kingdom, EU countries, EEA, or the European Free Trade Association. If documents are written in a foreign language other than Spanish, English or French, a certified translation must be provided, in accordance with Portuguese notarial law.

[2] The certificate of equivalence must be obtained from a Portuguese secondary school. See more information here.

Applications must be submitted through UCP Porto's online application platform. Please make sure that applications are open before starting the process. During the application process, you will need to upload scanned copies of the documents mentioned above, so please have them prepared in advance.

If you have difficulties submitting your application, please contact us at t | 939450000/12 | @ | candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt

Address

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

Your application will only be valid after payment of the respective fee, so you must make the payment using the Multibanco references provided in the final application information.

If you are residing abroad and unable to make the payment via Multibanco, please request the IBAN for payment here.

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

The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

The results will be published on a digital platform with restricted access for applicants. Login credentials and access link will be sent by email close to the publication date.

Each applicant’s results will be published on the dates indicated for this purpose with one of the following outcomes:

• 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 vaccine (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 the first monthly tuition installment (payment information will be provided with the access to the enrollment platform)

If you wish to apply for credit recognition:

• Credit transfer request form (if you wish to request course credit recognition)
• Syllabi of the completed curricular units (if you wish to request course credit recognition)

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

Failure to appear and complete enrollment within the stipulated deadline will be considered a withdrawal.

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

This admission pathway is intended for Portuguese citizens or nationals of a European Union country who hold ahigher education degree (completed in Portugal or abroad).

Applications 2026/27

Expected start of classes: September 07

Available places: 2 (admitted to the Evening Schedule)

The Board reserves the right to define a minimum application score, depending on the quality of the applciants’ results.

• Copy of identification document;
• Certificate proving the completion of the medium or higher education degree[1], indicating the completed curricular units, respective grades and ECTS credits (or total hours if ECTS credits were not assigned), 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 contain the Hague Apostille, except for documents issued in the United Kingdom, EU countries, EEA, or the European Free Trade Association. If documents are written in a foreign language other than Spanish, English or French, a certified translation must be provided, in accordance with Portuguese notarial law.

Applications must be submitted through UCP Porto's online application platform. Please make sure that applications are open before starting the process. During the application process, you will need to upload scanned copies of the documents mentioned above, so please have them prepared in advance.

If you have difficulties submitting your application, please contact us at t | 939450000/12 | @ | candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt

Address

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

Your application will only be valid after payment of the respective fee, so you must make the payment using the Multibanco references provided in the final application information.

If you are residing abroad and unable to make the payment via Multibanco, please request the IBAN for payment here.

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

The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

The results will be published on a digital platform with restricted access for applicants. Login credentials and access link will be sent by email close to the publication date.

Each applicant’s results will be published on the dates indicated for this purpose with one of the following outcomes:

• 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 vaccine (only the page referring 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 the first tuition installment (payment details will be provided with access to the enrollment platform)

If you wish to apply for course credit recognition:

• Request form for credit transfer (if you wish to apply for credit recognition)
• Course syllabi of the completed curricular units (if you wish to apply for credit recognition)

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

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

This admission pathway is intended for Portuguese citizens or nationals of a European Union country who cumulatively:

• Are at least 23 years old by December 31, 2025
• Do not hold a qualification granting access to higher education^[1]

[1] The student does not acquire higher education access qualification if:

• They have not completed secondary education; or
• They have completed secondary education but do not have valid entrance exams (which are valid in the year taken and the two following years)

The legal framework governing access to higher education for applicants over 23 years old does not prohibit students who have previously attended university or hold a degree from applying under this regime.

Candidates must take a written exam designed to assess minimum requirements in logical reasoning and written expression.

The exam is eliminatory and only aims to evaluate the candidate's ability to express themselves in Portuguese. No specific knowledge—whether in Law or any other field—is required or assessed. The exam lasts one hour, and the final score is given on a 0 to 20 scale.

Candidates who are unable to produce a structured and coherent text or who demonstrate a lack of basic knowledge of the Portuguese language will be considered unfit.

Applications 2026/27

Expected start of classes: September 07

Available places: 1 (admitted to the Evening Schedule)

The Board reserves the right to define a minimum application score, depending on the quality of the applciants’ results.

• Copy of identification document;
• Updated and signed academic and professional Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Statement, under honour commitment, declaring that the candidate does not hold any qualification granting access to higher education;
• Documents (diplomas, qualification certificates, letters of recommendation) that the candidate considers useful to support the presented CV;
• Form for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) – if applicable.

Applications must be submitted through UCP Porto's online application platform. Please make sure that applications are open before starting the process. During the application process, you will need to upload scanned copies of the documents mentioned above, so please have them prepared in advance.

If you have difficulties submitting your application, please contact us at t | 939450000/12 | @ | candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt

Address

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

Your application will only be valid after payment of the respective fee, so you must make the payment using the Multibanco references provided in the final application information.

If you are residing abroad and unable to make the payment via Multibanco, please request the IBAN for payment here.

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

The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

The results will be published on a digital platform with restricted access for applicants. Login credentials and access link will be sent by email close to the publication date.

Each applicant’s results will be published on the dates indicated for this purpose with one of the following outcomes:

• 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 vaccine (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 the first monthly installment (payment instructions will be provided when access to the enrollment platform is granted)

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