We have been preparing for your arrival, and we are thrilled that you’ve chosen to join us.
Our Welcome Days are designed to ensure your transition to Atlântica and university life is seamless. As an international student participating in the Welcome Days, you’ll discover a wide variety of sessions, events and social gatherings to help you get to know Atlântica and the city. Whether you’re seeking answers to your questions or hoping to forge new friendships, our Welcome Days offer the perfect opportunity for both.
Above all, we want you to enjoy yourself and embrace your new home fully. So, make the most of our Welcome Days, soak up the experiences, and embark on this exciting journey with us!
International students who fulfill all of the following requirements may apply:
Students who have completed High School/K12 or who have legally equivalent qualifications;
Students who have taken the required entrance examinations – Applicants who completed their secondary education abroad will need to validate their school-leaving exams, in accordance with the Portuguese national exams required for admission to each study programme at Atlântica. The required exams may be carried out at the university itself (even by videoconference or other technological means to perform interviews);
Students’ grade in each of the required entrance examinations must be above the established minimum – The grades obtained in the school-leaving exams required must be at least 95 on the Portuguese scale from 0 to 200; Atlântica will undertake the necessary equivalence procedure from the original educational system;
Students who meet the prerequisites required for admission;
Students’ application grade must meet at least the established minimum – Minimum application grade: 95 (grading scale: from 0 to 200).
REGISTRATION CONDITIONS:
The annual fee for the first academic year is paid in full at the time of registration.
In case of visa denial, applicants are refunded the amount paid, except for €1,000.00 (one thousand euros) inherent to institutional expenses.
GENERAL ADMISSION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students who fulfil the admission requirements may apply for a Master’s degree programme at Atlântica, Instituto Universitário.
Applicants who hold a Bachelor’s degree or a legally equivalent qualification in the relevant scientific area.
Applicants who hold a foreign higher education degree corresponding to the first cycle of studies, organised in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process, in the relevant scientific area.
Applicants who hold a foreign higher education degree recognised as equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree by the Scientific Committee of the Master’s programme.
Applicants whose academic, scientific or professional curriculum has been recognised by the Scientific Committee as demonstrating their ability to complete the study cycle.
REGISTRATION CONDITIONS:
Required documents include a valid ID card or passport, degree certificate stating the final grade and listing the curricular units completed, academic, scientific and professional CV with supporting evidence, and a motivation letter of up to 3,000 characters, excluding spaces.
Applicants with degrees obtained abroad must provide official proof that their qualification is recognised as higher education in the country of origin. Documents must be authenticated by the Portuguese diplomatic or consular representation or by the Hague Apostille, as applicable. Documents not issued in Portuguese or English must be accompanied by an officially translated and authenticated version.
The annual tuition fee is €6,000 for the Master’s degrees in Management and Information Systems and Technology Management, and €7,000 for the Master’s degrees in Materials Engineering and Aeronautical Maintenance Engineering and Management.
The annual tuition fee must be paid in full at the time of application.