Application for Bachelor's Degrees
1st Cycle
General Access Regime
12th Year + National Exams
Institutional competitive examination for holders of complete secondary education or equivalent qualification and completion of the entrance exam required for application to the Degree.
Candidates will be selected for the desired degree by assigning an application score, converted on a numerical scale from 0 (zero) to 200 (two hundred) points, using the following weighting:
65% Secondary school final average
+
35% Entrance exam score
Minimum score 95 points
Mathematics A (635)
or
Mathematics B (735)
Test
Stage 1
Test
Stage 2
Results
Stage 1
Results
Stage 2
Período de Candidaturas | Resultado de Seriação | Período de Matrículas | |
1ª Época – 1ª Chamada | 02 de abril a 08 de maio | 21 de maio | 21 a 24 de maio |
1ª Época – 2ª Chamada | 09 de maio a 17 de julho | 30 de julho | 30 de julho a 09 de agosto |
2ª Época* – 1ª Chamada | 12 a 28 de agosto | 10 de setembro | 10 a 13 de setembro |
2ª Época* – 2ª Chamada | 16 de setembro a 09 de outubro | 22 de outubro | 22 a 25 de outubro |
* Season conditioned to the existence of vacancies left over from the previous season.
- Application form, properly filled out;
- Identification document;
- Portuguese Taxpayer number;
- Updated ENES form;
- High School completion certificate;
- Vaccination record with up-to-date tetanus vaccine;
- Passport size photo.
Step 1 - Apply
- Registering in the Application Portal
- Completion of the form
- Online submission of the requested documentation
- Payment of the application fee (when applied)
Step 2 - Seriation of Applicants
- Specific tests (when applicable)
- Seriation of all candidates
Step 3 - Admission and enrollment
- Results Notification
- Portal Enrollment
Access for People Over 23 Years Old
Applicants over the age of 23 who demonstrate that they are in the legal conditions to attend higher education will take a test under the terms of Decree-Law No. 64/2006, of March 21, as amended by Decree-Law No. 63/2016, of September 13, and ISTEC’s regulation for those over the age of 23, and will apply with their grade converted to a numerical scale of 0 (zero) to 200 (two hundred) points.
Candidates who have reached the age of 23 by December 31st of the year before the exams and have any educational qualifications.
Evaluation Components in the Application Process
- First part – Listening by the candidate to a lesson given by a professor in the scientific area of the desired course with a duration of 30 minutes;
- Second part – Written presentation by the candidate of a succinct exposition of the same lesson, having 1 hour to prepare it.
50%
da nota final
Curriculum Vitae in the European model.
25%
da nota final
Evaluation of the motivations presented by the candidate for choosing a higher education course, through an interview.
25%
da nota final
Período de Candidaturas | Resultado de Seriação | Período de Matrículas | |
1ª Época – 1ª Chamada | 02 de abril a 08 de maio | 21 de maio | 21 a 24 de maio |
1ª Época – 2ª Chamada | 09 de maio a 17 de julho | 30 de julho | 30 de julho a 09 de agosto |
2ª Época* – 1ª Chamada | 12 a 28 de agosto | 10 de setembro | 10 a 13 de setembro |
2ª Época* – 2ª Chamada | 16 de setembro a 09 de outubro | 22 de outubro | 22 a 25 de outubro |
* Season conditioned to the existence of vacancies left over from the previous season.
Reunião de Preparação | Prova de Avaliação de Conhecimentos e Competências | Entrevista | |
1ª Época – 1ª Chamada | 13 de maio | 17 de maio | 17 de maio |
1ª Época – 2ª Chamada | 22 de julho | 26 de julho | 26 de julho |
2ª Época* – 1ª Chamada | 02 de setembro | 06 de setembro | 06 de setembro |
2ª Época* – 2ª Chamada | 14 de outubro | 18 de outubro | 18 de outubro |
* Season conditioned to the existence of vacancies left over from the previous season.
- Application form, properly filled out;
- Identification document;
- Portuguese Taxpayer number;
- Qualifications Certificate, with information on the conclusion of the same;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Vaccination record with up-to-date tetanus vaccine;
- Passport size photo.
Step 1 - Apply
- Registering in the Application Portal
- Completion of the form
- Online submission of the requested documentation
- Payment of the application fee (when applied)
Step 2 - Seriation of Applicants
- Specific tests (when applicable)
- Seriation of all candidates
Step 3 - Admission and enrollment
- Results Notification
- Portal Enrollment
Technological Specialization Holders
Holders of Professional Higher Technician
Holders of Technological Specialization and holders of Professional Higher Technician can apply to this special competition.
Diploma DET | Licenciatura | Seriação |
Diploma DET enquadrável na área 481 – Ciências Informáticas | Engenharia Informática Engenharia Multimédia | 70% Classificação Final do CET |
Diploma DET não enquadrável na área 481 – Ciências Informáticas | Engenharia Informática Engenharia Multimédia | Prova de Ingresso Específica |
Diploma DTSP | Licenciatura | Seriação |
Diploma DTSP | Engenharia Informática Engenharia Multimédia | Média Final de Curso |
Diploma DTSP | Engenharia Informática Engenharia Multimédia | Prova de Ingresso Específica |
Período de Candidaturas | Resultado de Seriação | Período de Matrículas | |
1ª Época – 1ª Chamada | 02 de abril a 08 de maio | 21 de maio | 21 a 24 de maio |
1ª Época – 2ª Chamada | 09 de maio a 17 de julho | 30 de julho | 30 de julho a 09 de agosto |
2ª Época* – 1ª Chamada | 12 a 28 de agosto | 10 de setembro | 10 a 13 de setembro |
2ª Época* – 2ª Chamada | 16 de setembro a 09 de outubro | 22 de outubro | 22 a 25 de outubro |
* Season conditioned to the existence of vacancies left over from the previous season.
Reunião de Preparação | Prova de Avaliação de Conhecimentos e Competências | Resultado de Seriação | Período de Matrículas | |
1ª Época – 1ª Chamada | 13 de maio | 17 de maio | 21 de maio | 21 a 24 de maio |
1ª Época – 2ª Chamada | 22 de julho | 26 de julho | 30 de julho | 30 de julho a 09 de agosto |
2ª Época* – 1ª Chamada | | | | 10 a 13 de setembro |
2ª Época* – 2ª Chamada | | | | 22 a 25 de outubro |
* Season conditioned to the existence of vacancies left over from the previous season.
The Specific Entrance Exam consists of a face-to-face written test, according to the intended course, which covers three areas: Portuguese Language, Mathematics and Technologies.
The assigned grade will be converted into a numerical scale from 0 (zero) to 200 (two hundred) points and candidates will apply with the grade assigned.
- Application form, properly filled out;
- Identification document;
- Portuguese Taxpayer number;
- Qualifications Certificate, with information on the conclusion of the same;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Vaccination record with up-to-date tetanus vaccine;
- Passport size photo.
Step 1 - Apply
- Registering in the Application Portal
- Completion of the form
- Online submission of the requested documentation
- Payment of the application fee (when applied)
Step 2 - Seriation of Applicants
- Specific tests (when applicable)
- Seriation of all candidates
Step 3 - Admission and enrollment
- Results Notification
- Portal Enrollment
Holders of High School Courses
Higher secondary school graduates are eligible to apply for this special competition.
Diploma OCS | Licenciatura | Seriação |
Diploma OCS – Outros Cursos Superiores | Engenharia Informática Engenharia Multimédia | Média Final de Curso |
Período de Candidaturas | Resultado de Seriação | Período de Matrículas | |
1ª Época – 1ª Chamada | 02 de abril a 08 de maio | 21 de maio | 21 a 24 de maio |
1ª Época – 2ª Chamada | 09 de maio a 17 de julho | 30 de julho | 30 de julho a 09 de agosto |
2ª Época* – 1ª Chamada | 12 a 28 de agosto | 10 de setembro | 10 a 13 de setembro |
2ª Época* – 2ª Chamada | 16 de setembro a 09 de outubro | 22 de outubro | 22 a 25 de outubro |
* Season conditioned to the existence of vacancies left over from the previous season.
- Application form, properly filled out;
- Identification document;
- Portuguese Taxpayer number;
- Qualifications Certificate with a breakdown of the marks obtained;
- Study Plan and Programmatic Contents (if you intend to ask for equivalences);
- Vaccination record with up-to-date tetanus vaccine;
- Passport-type photo.
- Application form, properly filled out;
- Identification document;
- Portuguese Taxpayer’s Number;
- Qualifications Certificate with a breakdown of the marks obtained, validated by The Hague Apostille;
- Study Plan and Programmatic Contents (if you intend to ask for equivalences) validated by The Hague Apostille;
- NARIC;
- Proof of parentage (father and mother’s name);
- Vaccination record with up-to-date tetanus vaccine;
- Passport-type photo.
- Application form, properly filled out;
- Passport / Residence Permit;
- Proof of date of entry at SEF (in case you don’t have Residence Permit);
- Birth Certificate validated by The Hague Apostille or official entities (Consulate of Portugal Abroad);
Portuguese Taxpayer Number (can be given at registration); - Graduation Certificate with detailed grades validated by The Hague Apostille or the official entities (Consulate of Portugal Abroad);
- Declaration of NARIC validating the level of the course and the Educational Institution;
- Study Plan with the curricular year of each subject (if you intend to ask for equivalences), validated by The Hague Apostille or the official entities (Consulate of Portugal Abroad);
- Curricular Unit Programs (if you are applying for equivalences) validated by The Hague Apostille or the official entities (Consulate of Portugal Abroad).
- Application form, properly filled out;
- Passport / Residence Permit;
- Full Birth Certificate, validated by The Hague Apostille;
- Portuguese Taxpayer number (can be given at registration);
- Graduation Certificate, validated by The Hague Apostille;
- School transcript, validated by The Hague Apostille;
- Declaration of NARIC validating the level of the course and the Educational Institution;
Study Plan with indication of the curricular year of each subject (if you intend to request equivalences), validated by The Hague Apostille; - Curricular Unit Programs (if you intend to request equivalences) validated by The Hague Apostille.
Step 1 - Apply
- Registering in the Application Portal
- Completion of the form
- Online submission of the requested documentation
- Payment of the application fee (when applied)
Step 2 - Seriation of Applicants
- Specific tests (when applicable)
- Seriation of all candidates
Step 3 - Admission and enrollment
- Results Notification
- Portal Enrollment
Vocational Pathway Graduates
12th Year + Specific Entrance Test
The special competition for students from vocational courses was created by Decree-Law no. 11/2020, of April 2.
It is a special competition for students holding double certification secondary education courses and specialized artistic courses.
This new form of access was created in order to eliminate the inequality that exists between students who complete secondary education in scientific-humanistic tracks and in vocational tracks.
Curso Ensino Secundário | Critérios de Seriação | Ponderação |
481 – Ciências Informáticas 523 – Eletrónica e Automação | Classificação final do curso de ensino secundário | 50% |
Prova de Aptidão Profissional / Prova de Aptidão Final / Prova de Avaliação Final | 25% | |
Classificação obtida na Prova de Ingresso Especifica | 25% |
Período de Candidaturas | Resultado de Seriação | Período de Matrículas | |
1ª Época – 1ª Chamada | 02 de abril a 08 de maio | 21 de maio | 21 a 24 de maio |
1ª Época – 2ª Chamada | 09 de maio a 17 de julho | 30 de julho | 30 de julho a 09 de agosto |
2ª Época* – 1ª Chamada | 12 a 28 de agosto | 10 de setembro | 10 a 13 de setembro |
2ª Época* – 2ª Chamada | 16 de setembro a 09 de outubro | 22 de outubro | 22 a 25 de outubro |
* Season conditioned to the existence of vacancies left over from the previous season.
Reunião de Preparação | Prova de Avaliação de Conhecimentos e Competências | Resultado de Seriação | Período de Matrículas | |
1ª Época – 1ª Chamada | 13 de maio | 17 de maio | 21 de maio | 21 a 24 de maio |
1ª Época – 2ª Chamada | 22 de julho | 26 de julho | 30 de julho | 30 de julho a 09 de agosto |
2ª Época* – 1ª Chamada | | | | 10 a 13 de setembro |
2ª Época* – 2ª Chamada | | | | 22 a 25 de outubro |
* Season conditioned to the existence of vacancies left over from the previous season.
The Specific Entrance Exam consists of a face-to-face written test, according to the intended course, which covers three areas: Portuguese Language, Mathematics and Technologies.
The assigned grade will be converted into a numerical scale from 0 (zero) to 200 (two hundred) points and candidates will apply with the grade assigned.
- Application form, properly filled out;
- Identification document;
- Portuguese Taxpayer Number;
- Certificate of completion of Secondary Education;
- Vaccination record with up-to-date tetanus vaccine;
- Passport size photo.
Step 1 - Apply
- Registering in the Application Portal
- Completion of the form
- Online submission of the requested documentation
- Payment of the application fee (when applied)
Step 2 - Seriation of Applicants
- Specific tests (when applicable)
- Seriation of all candidates
Step 3 - Admission and enrollment
- Results Notification
- Portal Enrollment
Change of Institution/Course Pair and Re-Entry
The change of Pair Institution/Course is the act by which a candidate enrolls in a different Pair Institution/Course from the one(s) in which, in previous academic years, he/she enrolled, and it can take place with or without interruption of enrollment and registration in a higher education institution.
Re-entry is the act by which a student, after interrupting his studies at ISTEC Lisbon, enrolls in the same Higher Education Institution and enrolls in the same course or in a course that has succeeded him, provided that these are still in operation.
A prova de acesso ao Ensino Superior.
Período de Candidaturas | Resultado de Seriação | Período de Matrículas | |
1ª Época – 1ª Chamada | 02 de abril a 08 de maio | 21 de maio | 21 a 24 de maio |
1ª Época – 2ª Chamada | 09 de maio a 17 de julho | 30 de julho | 30 de julho a 09 de agosto |
2ª Época* – 1ª Chamada | 12 a 28 de agosto | 10 de setembro | 10 a 13 de setembro |
2ª Época* – 2ª Chamada | 16 de setembro a 09 de outubro | 22 de outubro | 22 a 25 de outubro |
* Season conditioned to the existence of vacancies left over from the previous season.
- Application form, properly filled out;
- Identification document;
- Portuguese Taxpayer Number;
- Vaccination record with up-to-date tetanus vaccine;
- Passport size photo.
- Application form, properly filled out;
- Identification document;
- Portuguese Taxpayer number;
- Proof of Access to Higher Education, in which the contents assessed correspond to those defined by ISTEC Lisbon;
- Declaration of enrollment in the first year of enrollment in higher education;
- Qualifications certificate with a breakdown of the marks obtained;
- Study Plan and Programmatic Contents (if you intend to request equivalences);
- Vaccination Bulletin with up-to-date tetanus vaccine;
- Passport-type photo.
- Application form, properly filled out;
- Identification document (Identity Card, Citizen’s Card or Passport);
- Portuguese Taxpayer number;
- High School Certificate of Qualifications, recognized as equivalent to Portuguese high school education;
- Equivalence of the final exams of terminal subjects of the respective course, analogous / equivalent to Portuguese high school subjects;
- Declaration of enrollment in the first year of enrollment in higher education, validated by The Hague Apostille;
- Certificate of completion of course units (if you intend to apply for equivalence) validated by The Hague Apostille;
- Recognition by NARIC, of the level of the course and the higher education institution attended;
- Study Plan and syllabus (if you wish to apply for equivalences) validated by The Hague Apostille;
- Document Proof of Filiation (Name of father and mother);
- Vaccination Bulletin with up-to-date tetanus vaccine;
- Passport-type photo.
Step 1 - Apply
- Registering in the Application Portal
- Completion of the form
- Online submission of the requested documentation
- Payment of the application fee (when applied)
Step 2 - Seriation of Applicants
- Specific tests (when applicable)
- Seriation of all candidates
Step 3 - Admission and enrollment
- Results Notification
- Portal Enrollment
International Students
All students are eligible to apply to the degrees, through a special competition for international students, if
– Do not have Portuguese nationality or nationality of one of the other member states of the European Union;
– Are not family members of Portuguese nationals or nationals of a member state of the European Union;
– Have not resided legally in Portugal for more than two years, continuously, on January 1st of the year in which they wish to enter higher education, as well as their children who are legally residing with them;
– On January 1st of the year they wish to enter higher education, they are not beneficiaries of an equal rights and duties status granted under an international treaty between the Portuguese State and the State of which they are nationals.
Regime de Acesso | Condições | Seriação |
Conclusão do Ensino Médio | - Conclusão do Ensino Médio; - Nota do ENEM convertida para a escala de classificação portuguesa, acima dos 95 pontos. | Nota do ENEM convertida |
- Conclusão do Ensino Médio; - Nota do ENEM convertida para a escala de classificação portuguesa, abaixo dos 95 pontos. | Prova Interna | |
Mudança de Instituição / Curso | - Conclusão do Ensino Médio; - Nota do ENEM convertida para a escala de classificação portuguesa, acima dos 95 pontos; - Frequência do Ensino Superior. | Nota do ENEM convertida |
- Conclusão do Ensino Médio; - Nota do ENEM convertida para a escala de classificação portuguesa, abaixo dos 95 pontos; - Frequência do Ensino Superior. | Prova Interna | |
Titular de um Curso Superior | - Conclusão de uma Licenciatura | Nota de Final de Curso convertida |
Período de Candidaturas | Resultado de Seriação | Período de Matrículas | |
1ª Época – 1ª Chamada | 02 de abril a 08 de maio | 21 de maio | 21 a 24 de maio |
1ª Época – 2ª Chamada | 09 de maio a 17 de julho | 30 de julho | 30 de julho a 09 de agosto |
2ª Época* – 1ª Chamada | 12 a 28 de agosto | 10 de setembro | 10 a 13 de setembro |
2ª Época* – 2ª Chamada | 16 de setembro a 09 de outubro | 22 de outubro | 22 a 25 de outubro |
- Application form, properly filled out;
- Passport / Residence Permit;
- Proof of date of entry at SEF (in case you don’t have Residence Permit),
- Birth Certificate validated by The Hague Apostille or the official entities (Consulate of Portugal Abroad);
- Portuguese Taxpayer Number (can be given at registration);
- Graduation Certificate with detailed grades validated by The Hague Apostille or the official entities (Consulate of Portugal Abroad);
- Declaration of NARIC validating the level of the course and the Educational Institution;
- Study Plan with the curricular year of each subject (if you intend to ask for equivalences), validated by The Hague Apostille or the official entities (Consulate of Portugal Abroad);
- Curricular Unit Programs (if you are applying for equivalences) validated by The Hague Apostille or the official entities (Consulate of Portugal Abroad);
- Application form, properly filled out;
- Passport / Residence Permit;
- Full Birth Certificate, validated by The Hague Apostille;
- Portuguese Taxpayer number (can be given at registration);
- Graduation Certificate, validated by The Hague Apostille;
- School transcript, validated by The Hague Apostille;
- Declaration of NARIC validating the level of the course and the Educational Institution;
- Study Plan with indication of the curricular year of each subject (if you intend to request equivalences), validated by The Hague Apostille;
- Curricular Unit Programs (if you intend to request equivalences) validated by The Hague Apostille;
Step 1 - Apply
- Registering in the Application Portal
- Completion of the form
- Online submission of the requested documentation
- Payment of the application fee (when applied)
Step 2 - Seriation of Applicants
- Specific tests (when applicable)
- Seriation of all candidates
Step 3 - Admission and enrollment
- Results Notification
- Portal Enrollment
External Students
Isolated Curricular Units
Considering the entry into force of new legislation, namely the amendment imposed by Decree-Law no. 65/2018, of 16th August, it was established the possibility of enrolment in isolated subjects, by any interested party, with the guarantee, in case of approval, of certification and also of creditation, if and when entering a course that includes them.
Enrollment in the assessment regime, regardless of approval, is subject to a maximum number of 60 credits accumulated along the student’s academic path.
The crediting occurs only at the moment when the student acquires, through matriculation and registration, the status of student of the higher education study cycle in question.
- Application form, properly filled out;
- Identification document;
- Portuguese Taxpayer number;
- Qualifications Certificate, with information on the conclusion of the same;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Vaccination record with up-to-date tetanus vaccine;
- Passport size photo.
Step 1 - Apply
- Registering in the Application Portal
- Completion of the form
- Online submission of the requested documentation
- Payment of the application fee (when applied)
Step 2 - Seriation of Applicants
- Specific tests (when applicable)
- Seriation of all candidates
Step 3 - Admission and enrollment
- Results Notification
- Portal Enrollment