Pre-Requisite

Application to the Bachelor’s Degree in Sound and Image requires a pre-requisite whose grade contributes to the ranking of candidates.

The pre-requisite consists of an Interview, which is both eliminatory and used for ranking, regardless of the access conditions presented. This interview is based on the completion of a vocational questionnaire and the presentation of an artistic portfolio (the latter is optional but recommended).

Approved candidates will be given a final classification expressed on a scale from 0 to 200. Candidates who do not reach the minimum score of 95 points will be listed as Not Approved.

• Individual Vocational Questionnaire (mandatory)

When submitting the application, the candidate must upload a questionnaire about their academic and personal journey, which will serve as the basis for profile analysis and a personal interview.

• Artistic Portfolio. Failure to submit a portfolio does not prevent completion of the pre-requisite, but this material is considered relevant and is therefore strongly recommended. When submitting the application, the candidate should provide access to a personal cloud folder (Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive) where they can share:
• Graphic works, drawings, paintings, and collages
• Video works
• Audio works
• 2D/3D digital design/modeling works
• Photography
• Documentation of plastic works, interactive pieces, models, etc.
• ...

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 completed secondary education in Portugal or abroad^[2]
• Have successfully completed one of the following sets of national exams listed below in 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 or 2022^[3]
   

Required entrance exams

(18) Portuguese + (03) Drawing OR
(18) Portuguese + (13) English OR
(18) Portuguese + (10) Descriptive Geometry OR
(18) Portuguese + (09) Geography OR
(18) Portuguese + (12) History and Culture of the Arts OR
(18) Portuguese + (17) Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences

OR equivalent exams as part of a foreign diploma within the same period<sup>[2]

[1]</sup>Non-EU nationals may be eligible provided they are not covered by the international student status
^[2]Check accepted foreign diplomas and/or exams here.
^[3]In the 1st application phase, only the results from the 1st phase of national exams will be used to calculate the application score.

Application Score Calculation
(scale from 0 to 200)

The minimum application score to be considered eligible is 100 points. The School of Arts reserves the right to set a minimum application score higher than 100 points in each , depending ocalln the quality of applicants' results.

Applications 2026/27

Classes are expected to start: September 7

Available places: 61

The opening of applications in each phase depends on the number of places remaining from the previous phase.
After the final phase, if places remain, applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to the Board's evaluation.
The Board reserves the right to define a minimum application score in each phase depending on the quality of applicants’ results.

No. of places for special quotas: 3

Reserved for applicants who are persons with disabilities (1), high-performance athletes (1), emigrants and descendants of Portuguese nationals (1). For more information, see 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 – Ficha ENES (National Secondary Education Exams), mandatory issued in 2026 (request it from your secondary school)^[1]

(b) If you completed foreign secondary education, in Portugal or abroad – Certificate of completion of foreign secondary education^[2] (indicating final grade and each exam taken) AND Equivalence certificate to Portuguese secondary education^[3]

• Copy of identification document;
• Vocational Questionnaire – Mandatory submission
• Link to a folder in your personal drives (Dropbox, GoogleDrive or OneDrive) where your portfolio is shared (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 the results from the 1st phase of national exams will be used to calculate the application grade.

^[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 must be requested from a Portuguese secondary school in the candidate’s area of residence or directly from the Directorate-General for Education if the candidate is not a resident in Portugal. For more information, see here. If you are attending a foreign secondary school in Portugal, please check with your institution.

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidates from foreign secondary education in Portugal
Candidates from foreign secondary education in Portugal whose final results are only available after the end of the 1st and/or 2nd application calls must contact: admissions.porto@ucp.pt.

Applications must be submitted through the UCP Porto online application platform. Please make sure applications are open beforehand. During the application process, you will be required to upload a scanned copy of the documents mentioned above, so please prepare them in advance.

If you apply before the national exam results are released, you may submit your application without the ENES Form, but it must be sent digitally by email (to candidaturas.porto@ucp.pt) no later than the application deadline for each call (see step 2).

Changes to the application after submission

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

If you encounter 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 corresponding fee, so you must make the payment using the Multibanco reference provided in the final application information.

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” tab for information regarding application fees, enrolment fees, and tuition, 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 (will be automatically referred, with no action or payment required from the candidate).

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

For enrollment, the following documents will be required:

• Passport-style photograph (*.JPG, *.PNG or *.GIF)
• Copy of the vaccination record to confirm the tetanus vaccine (only the page with this record)
• Information required 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 information will be provided when access to the enrollment platform is granted)

If the applicant is a minor, the documents must be signed by the candidate and their legal guardian.

Failure to attend enrollment within the stipulated period will be considered a withdrawal by the applicant.

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

Pre-Requisite

Application to the Bachelor’s Degree in Sound and Image requires a pre-requisite whose grade contributes to the ranking of candidates.

The pre-requisite consists of an Interview, which is both eliminatory and used for ranking, regardless of the access conditions presented. This interview is based on the completion of a vocational questionnaire and the presentation of an artistic portfolio (the latter is optional but recommended).

Approved candidates will be given a final classification expressed on a scale from 0 to 200. Candidates who do not reach the minimum score of 95 points will be listed as Not Approved.

• Individual Vocational Questionnaire (mandatory)

When submitting the application, the candidate must upload a questionnaire about their academic and personal journey, which will serve as the basis for profile analysis and a personal interview.

• Artistic Portfolio. Failure to submit a portfolio does not prevent completion of the pre-requisite, but this material is considered relevant and is therefore strongly recommended. When submitting the application, the candidate should provide access to a personal cloud folder (Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive) where they can share:
• Graphic works, drawings, paintings, and collages
• Video works
• Audio works
• 2D/3D digital design/modeling works
• Photography
• Documentation of plastic works, interactive pieces, models, etc.
• ...

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 regime is intended for Portuguese applicants or nationals of a European Union member state.

To apply, you must meet all of the following conditions:

• Be currently or have previously been enrolled in a higher education course at a higher education institution (national or international), provided you were admitted in academic years prior to the application year. Approval in course units is not mandatory for eligibility, although the number of ECTS credits successfully completed will enhance your application score.
• Have successfully completed (minimum 95 points) one of the following sets of national exams (in any year) OR equivalent exams under a foreign diploma (check the accepted foreign exams and diplomas here).
  • (18) Portuguese + (03) Drawing OR
  • (18) Portuguese + (13) English OR
  • (18) Portuguese + (10) Descriptive Geometry OR
  • (18) Portuguese + (09) Geography OR
  • (18) Portuguese + (12) History and Culture of the Arts OR
  • (18) Portuguese + (17) Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences

Selection criteria: For admission, in addition to the pre-requisite score, the final secondary school grade, entrance exam results, and performance in higher education (either in the attended course or in other higher education courses or isolated course units) will be taken into account.

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: 2 

• Copy of identification document;
• Vocational Questionnaire – Mandatory submission
• Link to a folder in your personal drives (Dropbox, GoogleDrive or OneDrive) where your portfolio is shared (optional);
• Certificate of enrollment in a higher education course, indicating the completed curricular units, corresponding grades, and ECTS;
• One of the following documents depending on whether you completed Portuguese secondary education (a) or foreign secondary education (b):

a) If you completed Portuguese secondary education – Ficha ENES (National Secondary Education Exams)

b) If you completed foreign secondary education, in Portugal or abroad (see the accepted foreign diplomas and exams here) – Certificate of completion of foreign secondary education^[1] (indicating the final grade and each exam taken) AND Equivalence certificate 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 equivalence certificate must be requested from a Portuguese secondary school in the candidate’s area of residence or directly from the Directorate-General for Education if the candidate is not a resident in Portugal. For more information, see here.

Applications must be submitted through the UCP Porto online application platform. Please make sure applications are open beforehand. During the application process, you will be required to upload a scanned copy of the documents mentioned above, so please prepare them in advance.

Changes to the application after submission

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

If you have 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 corresponding fee, so you must make the payment using the Multibanco reference provided in the final application information.

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” tab for information regarding application fees, enrolment fees, and tuition, 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 (will be automatically referred, with no action or payment required from the candidate).

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

For enrollment, the following documents are required:

• Passport-style photograph (*.JPG, *.PNG or *.GIF)
• Copy of the vaccination record to confirm the 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 tuition installment (payment details will be provided in the communication granting access to the enrollment platform)

If you wish to apply for credit recognition:

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

If the applicant is a minor, the documents must be signed by the candidate and their legal guardian.

Failure to attend enrollment within the stipulated period will be considered a withdrawal by the applicant.

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

Pre-Requisite

Application to the Bachelor’s Degree in Sound and Image requires a pre-requisite whose grade contributes to the ranking of candidates.

The pre-requisite consists of an Interview, which is both eliminatory and used for ranking, regardless of the access conditions presented. This interview is based on the completion of a vocational questionnaire and the presentation of an artistic portfolio (the latter is optional but recommended).

Approved candidates will be given a final classification expressed on a scale from 0 to 200. Candidates who do not reach the minimum score of 95 points will be listed as Not Approved.

• Individual Vocational Questionnaire (mandatory)

When submitting the application, the candidate must upload a questionnaire about their academic and personal journey, which will serve as the basis for profile analysis and a personal interview.

• Artistic Portfolio. Failure to submit a portfolio does not prevent completion of the pre-requisite, but this material is considered relevant and is therefore strongly recommended. When submitting the application, the candidate should provide access to a personal cloud folder (Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive) where they can share:
• Graphic works, drawings, paintings, and collages
• Video works
• Audio works
• 2D/3D digital design/modeling works
• Photography
• Documentation of plastic works, interactive pieces, models, etc.
• ...

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 application call 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 pre-requisite score, the type of previous diploma and its final grade are 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: 2

• Copy of identification document;
• Vocational Questionnaire – Mandatory submission
• Link to a folder in your personal drives (Dropbox, GoogleDrive or OneDrive) where your portfolio is shared (optional);
• Certificate proving completion of a medium or higher education degree^[1], indicating the completed curricular units, their grades and ECTS (or workload if no ECTS were 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 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 make sure applications are open beforehand. During the application process, you will be required to upload a scanned copy of the documents mentioned above, so please prepare them in advance.

Changes to the application after submission

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

If you have 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 corresponding fee, so you must make the payment using the Multibanco reference provided in the final application information.

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” tab for information regarding application fees, enrolment fees, and tuition, 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 (will be automatically referred, with no action or payment required from the candidate).

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

For enrollment, the following elements are required:

• Passport-style photograph (*.JPG, *.PNG or *.GIF)
• Copy of the vaccination record to confirm the tetanus vaccine (only the page related 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 the first monthly tuition installment (payment details will be provided in the communication granting access to the enrollment platform)

If you wish to apply for credit recognition:

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

Failure to attend enrollment within the stipulated period will be considered a withdrawal by the applicant.

The original qualification certification 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 set by the Academic Services.

Applicants must cumulatively meet the following requirements:

This access regime is intended for Portuguese applicants 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 hold a qualification granting 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 taken and the following two years)

The applicable legal framework regulating access to higher education for candidates over the age of 23 does not prohibit students from having university attendance or a bachelor's degree.

Candidates are subject to the following evaluations:

• Written Exam

A two-hour exam, on a date to be announced, assessing general knowledge in art, cinema, and sound. Suggested bibliography (academic year 2021/22):

• Chion, M., Gorbman, C., & Murch, W. (1994). Audio-vision
• Cousins, M. (2012). The Story of Film, Pavilion Books
• Shanken, E. A. (2014). Art and Electronic Media. Phaidon Press
   
• Individual Vocational Questionnaire (mandatory)

When submitting the application, the candidate will upload a questionnaire on the platform about their personal and academic background to date. This will form the basis of their profile analysis and, if necessary, a personal interview.

• Artistic Portfolio. The submission of a Portfolio is not mandatory for completing the pre-requisite, but it is a relevant element, and its submission is strongly recommended. The candidate should provide access to a folder in their personal drive (Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive) where they may share:
  • Graphic works, drawings, paintings, and collages
  • Video work
  • Audio work
  • 2D/3D digital design/modeling work
  • Photography
  • Documentation of plastic, interactive, scale model works, etc.
  • ...
• Interview and Portfolio Review

Among other aspects, the candidate’s background and motivation for applying to the degree will be discussed. The Portfolio, if submitted, will be reviewed during the interview.

The School of Arts reserves the right to admit only those candidates who demonstrate a sufficient quality of results.

Applications – 2026/27

Classes are expected to start: September 7

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

Places available: 4

• Copy of identification document;
• Vocational Questionnaire;
• Link to a folder in your personal drives (Dropbox, GoogleDrive or OneDrive) where your portfolio is shared (optional);
• Updated and signed academic and professional Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Sworn statement declaring that the applicant does not hold a qualification granting access to higher education;
• Documents (diplomas, academic 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 make sure applications are open beforehand. During the application process, you will be required to upload a scanned copy of the documents mentioned above, so please prepare them in advance.

Changes to the application after submission

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

If you have 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 corresponding fee, so you must make the payment using the Multibanco reference provided in the final application information.

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” tab for information regarding application fees, enrolment fees, and tuition, 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.

For enrollment, the following elements are required:

• Passport-style photograph (*.JPG, *.PNG or *.GIF)
• Copy of the vaccination record to confirm the 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 in the communication granting access to the enrollment platform)

Failure to attend enrollment within the stipulated period will be considered a withdrawal by the applicant.

The original documents certifying qualifications (Ficha ENES or other certificates, as applicable) must be presented before the start of classes, on a date and time to be defined by the Academic Services.