Many Chinese families choose to immigrate for the sake of their children's education. The Portuguese Golden Residence Permit policy is also highly favored by investors. So, after you have successfully immigrated to Portugal through the Golden Residence Permit policy, do you know how to apply for universities in Portugal for your children? Today, we will guide you through the local university application process and introduce some of Portugal's prestigious institutions.
As an applicant, you should choose your intended major and university in advance based on your personal interests and academic situation to ensure the timely submission of your enrollment application materials. The deadlines for submitting application materials vary by institution, so parents must pay close attention to the official websites of the respective universities.
I. General Requirements for Application Documents for Portuguese Higher Education Institutions:
1. Valid high school diploma;
2. Transcripts of entrance examinations from previously attended schools;
3. High school transcripts for all subjects;
4. Letter of application;
5. Transcripts of previously completed university courses (for transfer documents);
Tuition fees: Approximately 6,000 to 7,000 Euros per academic year (varies slightly by specific major)
Note: If the preliminary review is passed, the applicant will receive a confirmation email in about a month, and the university will notify them of an interview. Requirements for application documents may vary slightly by major; please refer to the requirements for each major on the university's official website.
II. General Application Process for Portuguese Higher Education Institutions
Select the appropriate university and major
Document preparation generally begins in March or April of each year for autumn enrollment
Prepare materials carefully and communicate with tutors in advance
Send application materials to the university
The applicant will receive a confirmation email in about a month, and the university will notify them of an interview
Pass the interview and prepare for autumn enrollment
Note: The application process for specific majors may vary slightly; please refer to the requirements on the official website of each university faculty.
III. Prestigious Portuguese Universities Recognized by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (in no particular order):
Since 2006, Portugal has participated in the Bologna Process, achieving the integration of European higher education, a unified credit system, and a three-cycle higher education system consisting of Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees. The undergraduate stage generally lasts 3 years. After completing 3 years of undergraduate study, students can obtain a Master's degree after 2 additional years of study, and after completing a Master's degree, they can obtain a Doctoral degree after another 3 years of study, known as the 3+2+3 model. The undergraduate program for Law is 4 years. Engineering and Medical majors do not offer Bachelor's degrees; they are 5-year and 6-year Master's degree programs, respectively.
1. Public Universities
2. Public Polytechnic Institutes
