Noitce - CEAIEI- 1st Phase - Nutrition Sciences

Internacional Student Status

Order No. 10579/2019 | Official Gazette (Diário da República) - Regulations for Admission and Access for International Students at the University of Lisbon

Decree-Law No. 20/2025 of March 18, which introduces the fourth amendment to Decree-Law No. 36/2014 of 10 March, regulating the International Student Status

Jury for the Competition for Admission of International Students at ULisboa – Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Sciences, Academic Year 2026/2027

Applicants may apply for enrolment in the Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Sciences at FMUL if they are:

a) Holders of a qualification which, in the country where it was obtained, grants them the right to apply for and enter higher education in that country;

b) Holders of a Portuguese secondary school diploma or an equivalent qualification recognised by law.

The equivalence of qualifications referred to in point (b) is defined by Decree-Law No. 227/2005 of 28 December, as amended, in conjunction with Ordinance No. 224/2006 of 8 March and Ordinance No. 699/2006 of 12 July.

Admission to the Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Sciences at FMUL through the Special Admission and Entry Competition for International Students

Applicants must simultaneously demonstrate the following:

1. Academic qualifications in the required areas of knowledge for the Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Sciences, proving sufficient knowledge to pursue studies in the programme they are applying for:

a) For applicants holding a Portuguese secondary school qualification: proof of knowledge corresponds to passing the two entrance exams defined for the Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Sciences at FMUL: 02 – Biology and Geology and 07 – Physics and Chemistry, which must have been taken in the same calendar year or within the three preceding calendar years.

b) For applicants from foreign education systems where Article 20.º-A of Decree-Law No. 296-A/98 of 25 September applies: proof of knowledge is based on equivalence with the exams defined in point (a).

c) For applicants holding a Brazilian secondary school qualification, where applicable: proof of knowledge corresponds to passing the Natural Sciences and their Technologies section of the ENEM (Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio), covering Chemistry, Physics, and Biology, which must have been taken in the same calendar year or within the three preceding years.

d) For applicants from systems not covered by points (a), (b), or (c): documentation must be provided to demonstrate that their previous schooling included final exams covering the knowledge assessed in the exams defined in point (a).

e) For applicants from systems not covered by the previous points: documentation must be provided to demonstrate that their previous schooling included curricular components covering the knowledge assessed in the exams defined in point (a).

f) It is the responsibility of the jury appointed by the FMUL Scientific Council to conduct the admission process and ranking of candidates to verify the qualifications referred to in the previous points, through documentary evidence or written exams, which may be complemented by oral exams.

2. Intermediate proficiency in Portuguese (B1 level, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages):

a) Candidates who attended secondary education in Portuguese are not required to provide proof of language proficiency.

b) Candidates who did not attend secondary education in Portuguese must meet one of the following conditions:

1. Present a DEPLE Diploma (Diploma Elementar de Português Língua Estrangeira);

2. Present a B1 certificate issued by a ULisboa School;

3. Take a Portuguese Language and Culture test promoted by ULisboa, subject to the ULisboa fees schedule, held according to an annually published calendar

4. Commit to attending a one-year Portuguese Language and Culture course:

• Attendance may occur concurrently with the 1st year of the Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Sciences;

• By the end of the year, candidates must demonstrate they have reached B1 level;

• Until B1 level is achieved, candidates must re-enrol in the Portuguese Language and Culture course each year until the required level is attained.

3. Satisfy the prerequisite required for admission to the Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Sciences at FMUL:

a) Group A prerequisite – “Interpersonal Communication: Absence of any psychological, sensory, or motor impairment that severely affects functional capacity and interpersonal communication to the extent of preventing one’s own or others’ learning”;

b) The evaluation of the Group A prerequisite – Interpersonal Communication must be carried out by a physician registered with the Portuguese Medical Association;

c) Candidates unable to provide proof of the prerequisite at the time of application must declare that it will be submitted at the time of enrolment;

d) Failure to confirm the required prerequisite will result in automatic cancellation of enrolment;

e) The initial payment associated with enrolment and registration will not be refunded in cases where, under point (d), the enrolment is cancelled.

Sept 1: The applicant must first create a username and password;

Step 2: The applicant must submit their application by completing the Application Form, using the credentials created in the previous step.

Templates

Group A Prerequesite

Declaration of Honour - International Student

Application fee: €100.00

Registration and enrolment fee: To be determined by the FMUL Management Board

Tuition fee: €11,000.00 per year

Admitted candidates must complete their registration and enrolment within the deadline set by the Faculty of Medicine for the 2026/2027 academic year.

• Upon registration and enrolment, 30% of the annual tuition fee must be paid, in addition to the registration and enrolment fee;

• Registration will only be considered final upon presentation of original or certified copies of documents proving identity and academic qualifications considered during the application process;

• In the event of withdrawal from studies, properly formalised, the student will only be exempt from paying any outstanding instalments of the annual tuition fee;

• The payment made for registration and enrolment is non-refundable in case of withdrawal.

1. The application must be accompanied by the following documents:

a) Simple photocopy of an identification document (passport, foreign citizen card, or other appropriate document), provided the applicant authorises it or takes responsibility for the accuracy of the personal data entered in the application form;

b) Declaration on honour stating that the applicant does not hold Portuguese nationality and is not subject to any conditions that, under the International Student Status (EEI), would prevent them from being considered an International Student*;

c) Document proving completion of Portuguese secondary education or an equivalent qualification, or, if the academic qualification does not correspond to Portuguese secondary education, document proving that it grants access to higher education in the country where it was obtained *;

d) Document proving the final grade in Portuguese secondary education, or equivalent, indicating the grading scale used *;

e) Document proving the academic qualification referred to in point 1 of section 2 of this Notice *;

f) DEPLE Diploma or B1 certificate issued by a ULisboa School, or a declaration of B1 level proficiency in Portuguese language and culture, where applicable;

g) Prerequisite – Group A, as provided in point 3 of section 2 of this Notice*;

2. The documents referred to in points c), d) and e) must be:

a) Issued by the competent authority in the country where the qualifications were obtained;

b) Translated into Portuguese or English, if not originally issued in either of these languages;

c) Legalised by a Portuguese consular authority or by the Hague Apostille in the country of origin, whenever the documents are issued by institutions from non-EU countries.

* Mandatory documents

Conducting the Admission and Ranking Process

The conduct of the admission process and the ranking of candidates is the responsibility of the jury appointed by the FMUL Scientific Council.

Candidates are ranked in descending order of the Final Classification (FC), rounded to two decimal places.

The Intermediate Classification (IC) is calculated based on the following components:

• Grade obtained in national secondary education or equivalent international qualification (C);

• Average grade obtained in the entrance exams (EE), according to point 2.1 of the Notice.

Once the above values are determined, the following formula is applied: IC=(0.5×C)+(0.5×EE)

The three candidates with the highest IC are admitted to the Interview (I). In case of a tie, the date of birth will be used as a tiebreaker, with preference given to the younger candidate.

The interview may be conducted in person or via videoconference and will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Interest and motivation: 30%

• Communication and critical analysis: 40%

• Professional knowledge: 30%

After the interview scores are determined, the Final Classification (FC) is calculated using the following formula: FC=(0.7×IC)+(0.3×I)

All grades must be expressed on a 0.00 to 200.00 scale, with conversion applied where necessary.

Admission is only valid if the Final Classification (FC) is 100.00 or higher.

Available in due course.

1. Who can apply for the competition?
International students who hold a qualification granting access to higher education in their country of origin, or who hold a Portuguese secondary school diploma or a legally equivalent qualification, may apply.

2. What is considered a qualification equivalent to Portuguese secondary education?
It is a qualification defined under Portuguese legislation (Decree-Law No. 227/2005 and Ordinances No. 224/2006 and 699/2006) that proves access to higher education in the country of origin.

3. What are the academic requirements for admission?
Applicants must demonstrate knowledge in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics through entrance examinations, ENEM results, or equivalent documentation, according to the education system attended.

4. Which examinations are accepted for admission?
The following are accepted: Biology and Geology (02), Physics and Chemistry (07), ENEM (Natural Sciences), or equivalent examinations/documentation from other education systems.

5. Is a Portuguese language certificate required?
Yes, B1 level proficiency is required. Applicants who completed secondary education taught in Portuguese are exempt.

6. Which documents prove Portuguese language proficiency?
DEPLE diploma, B1 certificate issued by ULisboa, approval in a Portuguese language and culture test, or a commitment to attend a one-year course until B1 level is achieved.

7. Is there a medical prerequisite?
Yes. The Group A prerequisite (Interpersonal Communication) is required and must be issued by a physician registered with the Portuguese Medical Association.

8. How many places are available?
2 places in the 1st phase. In the 2nd phase, any places remaining from the 1st phase will be made available.

9. What are the application and tuition fees?

• Application fee: €100

• Annual tuition fee: €11,000

10. How much must be paid at the time of enrolment?
30% of the annual tuition fee, in addition to the registration/enrolment fee.

11. Can I withdraw and obtain a refund?
In the event of withdrawal, only future instalments of the tuition fee will be cancelled. Registration and enrolment fees are non-refundable.

12. How is the application submitted?
Applications are submitted online through the FMUL Fénix Portal (www.medicina.ulisboa.pt).

13. Which documents are mandatory?

• Declaration of non-Portuguese nationality

• Certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent

• Document proving the final grade

• Proof of academic qualification

• Portuguese language certificate (where applicable)

• Group A prerequisite

14. How are candidates assessed?
Ranking is based on the intermediate classification (average of secondary school grades and entrance examinations), followed by an interview with the three highest-ranked candidates.

15. How is the Final Classification (FC) calculated?

FC=(0.7×Intermediate Classification)+(0.3×Interview)FC = (0.7 \times \text{Intermediate Classification}) + (0.3 \times \text{Interview})FC=(0.7×Intermediate Classification)+(0.3×Interview)

16. What is the minimum classification required for admission?
FC ≥ 100 on a scale of 0 to 200.

17. Where are the results published?
Results are published on the FMUL Portal (www.medicina.ulisboa.pt).