{"id":5062,"date":"2026-09-30T11:26:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T11:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iesuperior.pt\/?page_id=5062"},"modified":"2026-10-14T10:09:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:09:11","slug":"estudante","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iesuperior.pt\/en\/estudante\/","title":{"rendered":"Student"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"block_070da16558f21ba580524305459fd6f1\" class=\"content-block b-page-header --bg-white --padding-v-default --align-left --color-black\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"title\">Student<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-description\"><p><strong>Higher Education Network and Training Offer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Topic Inquiry<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#Forma\u00e7\u00f5es-Superiores-Regulamentadas\">Regulated Higher Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Informa\u00e7\u00e3o-para-estudantes\">Information for students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Estabelecimentos-de-Ensino-Superior-Encerrados\">Closed Higher Education Institutions (issuance of documentation)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Reconhecimento-Profissional\">Professional Recognition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<section id=\"Forma\u00e7\u00f5es-Superiores-Regulamentadas\" class=\"content-block b-accordion --bg-white --padding-v-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-section-intro --align-left\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"headline-2\">Regulated Higher Education<\/h2>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"js-accordion-toggle\" aria-controls=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-1\">1. Architecture<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-description\"><div>\n<p>Architectural training is regulated at the European level, with a view to the <a href=\"#Reconhecimento-Profissional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recognition of the respective professional qualification<\/a> among the Member States.<br \/> Thus, according to that European regulation, the training of an architect comprises, in total, at least four years of full-time study, or six years of study, of which at least three are full-time, at a university or comparable educational establishment.<\/p>\n<p>This training:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It&#039;s university level;<\/li>\n<li>It has architecture as its main element;<\/li>\n<li>You should maintain a balance between the theoretical and practical aspects of<br \/>\ntraining in architecture;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must ensure you acquire the following knowledge and skills:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to design architectural projects that meet both aesthetic and technical requirements;<\/li>\n<li>Adequate knowledge of the history and theories of architecture, as well as related arts, technologies, and human sciences;<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of the fine arts and their influence on the quality of architectural design;<\/li>\n<li>Adequate knowledge in the areas of urban planning, land use planning, and skills related to the planning process;<\/li>\n<li>The ability to understand the relationships between, on the one hand, humans and buildings and, on the other hand, between buildings and their environment, as well as the need to relate buildings and spaces to each other according to human needs and scale;<\/li>\n<li>Understanding the architectural profession and its role in society, particularly through the development of projects that take social factors into account;<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of research methods and preparation of project specifications;<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of structural design, construction, and civil engineering issues related to building design;<\/li>\n<li>Adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies, as well as the function of buildings, in order to equip them with all the elements of interior comfort and climate protection;<\/li>\n<li>Technical capacity that allows them to design constructions that meet the users&#039; requirements, within the limits imposed by cost and construction regulations;<\/li>\n<li>Adequate knowledge of the industries, organizations, regulations, and procedures involved in carrying out construction projects and integrating the plans into the overall planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This must be proven by passing a university-level examination.<\/p>\n<p>In Portugal, the training of architects follows an integrated study cycle leading to a master&#039;s degree, awarding 300 ECTS credits and lasting 10 semesters, taught in university-level higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DOCUMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Directive 2005\/36\/EC of 7 September<\/strong><br \/> This Directive consolidates and replaces fifteen existing directives on the recognition of qualifications with the aim of simplifying the structure of the qualifications recognition system and developing cooperation between Member States in order to make information more transparent for citizens. This Directive was amended by Directive 2013\/55\/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 December. The successive amendments and corrections to Directive 2005\/36\/EC have been incorporated into the basic text. You can also consult the consolidated version here, which is for documentation purposes only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-resposta text\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/directiva36_2005.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Directive 2005\/36\/EC<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/celex_32013l0055_pt_txt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Directive 2013\/55\/EU<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/celex_02005l0036-20160524_pt_txt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Consolidated version<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"js-accordion-toggle\" aria-controls=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-2\">2. Pharmaceutical Sciences<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-description\"><div class=\"faq-pergunta\">\n<div class=\"faq-arrow arrow-up\">\n<p>Training in pharmaceutical sciences is regulated at the European level, with a view to the recognition of the respective professional qualification among the Member States.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, according to that European regulation, the pharmacist training qualification certifies training of at least five years, of which:<\/p>\n<p>a) A minimum of four years of full-time theoretical and practical training, provided at a university, a higher education institution of equivalent recognized level, or under the guidance of a university;<\/p>\n<p>b) Six months of internship in a pharmacy open to the public or in a hospital, under the guidance of the hospital&#039;s pharmaceutical service.<\/p>\n<p>This training cycle includes, at least, the program set out in point 5.6.1 of Annex V to Directive 2005\/36\/EC, although the lists of subjects contained therein may be modified in order to adapt them to scientific and technical progress.<\/p>\n<p>Pharmacy training ensures that the applicant has acquired the following knowledge and skills:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adequate knowledge of medicines and the substances used in their manufacture;<\/li>\n<li>Adequate knowledge of pharmaceutical technology and the physical, chemical, biological, and microbiological testing of medicines;<\/li>\n<li>Adequate knowledge of the metabolism and effects of medications and the action of toxins, as well as the use of medications;<\/li>\n<li>Adequate knowledge that allows one to evaluate scientific data regarding medicines in order to provide appropriate information based on that data;<\/li>\n<li>Adequate knowledge of legal and other requirements regarding the practice of pharmaceutical activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In Portugal, the integrated study cycle model leading to a master&#039;s degree, awarding 300 ECTS credits and lasting 10 semesters, is adopted for training in pharmaceutical sciences and is offered at university-level higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DOCUMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Directive 2005\/36\/EC of 7 September<\/strong><br \/> This Directive consolidates and replaces fifteen existing directives on the recognition of qualifications with the aim of simplifying the structure of the qualifications recognition system and developing cooperation between Member States in order to make information more transparent for citizens. This Directive was amended by Directive 2013\/55\/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 December. The successive amendments and corrections to Directive 2005\/36\/EC have been incorporated into the basic text. You can also consult the consolidated version here, which is for documentation purposes only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-resposta text\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/directiva36_2005.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Directive 2005\/36\/EC<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/celex_32013l0055_pt_txt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Directive 2013\/55\/EU<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/celex_02005l0036-20160524_pt_txt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Consolidated version<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-resposta text\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"js-accordion-toggle\" aria-controls=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-3\">3. Military Sciences<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-description\"><p>Military higher education is organized in a binary system, in which university education is geared towards solid scientific training, combining the efforts and skills of teaching and research units, while polytechnic education focuses especially on vocational training and advanced technical training, oriented towards professional development.<\/p>\n<p>Military higher education aims to prepare highly qualified personnel in the field of military sciences, with the skills and ability to command, direct, and lead in risky and uncertain situations inherent to the missions of the Armed Forces and the National Republican Guard (GNR), in response to the demands of national security and defense.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the training is based on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic scientific training, of a technical and technological nature, designed to provide the professional qualifications essential for carrying out duties within each of the specialties of the Armed Forces and the GNR (National Republican Guard).<\/li>\n<li>Behavioral training grounded in a solid military, moral, and civic education, aimed at developing in students the command, leadership, and staff qualities inherent to the military condition.<\/li>\n<li>Military training and instruction, along with adequate physical preparation, aim to provide students with the essential physical and mental aptitude for performing their duties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In military higher education, academic degrees such as bachelor&#039;s, master&#039;s, and doctoral are awarded.<\/p>\n<p>For reasons related to access to the exercise of military activity or specialty, as a result of stable and consolidated practice in the Portuguese Armed Forces and in some NATO countries, and due to specific training and career needs in the military, a master&#039;s degree may also be awarded after an integrated study cycle, with 300 to 360 credits and a normal duration of between 10 and 12 curricular semesters of student work, constituting the minimum qualification required to begin practicing the military profession in the category of officers from public military university higher education.<\/p>\n<p>Given that integrated master&#039;s degree programs are now reserved for specific areas of study, the programs listed below will cease operating from the 2022-2023 academic year and will be replaced by new bachelor&#039;s degree programs.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Naval Military Sciences: Navy Specialty; Marine Corps Specialty;<\/li>\n<li>Military Sciences: Infantry Specialty; Artillery Specialty; Cavalry Specialty; Security Specialty;<\/li>\n<li>Aeronautical Military Sciences: Pilot Specialty.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Thus, starting in the 2023-2024 academic year, these study cycles will not be able to admit new students, but may continue to operate for four more academic years beyond the 2023-2024 academic year with the students enrolled and registered in them, in order to allow them to complete their studies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/a\/70842580\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Decree-Law No. 249\/2015, of October 28<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Approves the organizational structure of military higher education, enshrining its specificities within the context of higher education, and approves the Statute of the Military University Institute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"js-accordion-toggle\" aria-controls=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-4\">4. Nursing<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-description\"><div>\n<p>Nursing education is provided in polytechnic higher education institutions, in specialized higher schools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the field of nursing, these are called higher schools of nursing;<\/li>\n<li>In the field of health, these are called higher schools of health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nursing education is ensured through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From the undergraduate degree program in Nursing;<\/li>\n<li>From postgraduate specialization courses in Nursing that do not confer an academic degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nursing education is overseen by the Ministry responsible for higher education, in coordination with the Ministry responsible for health, with the aim of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To the strategic planning of training;<\/li>\n<li>Regarding the definition of curricular structures;<\/li>\n<li>Regarding the establishment of annual vacancies;<\/li>\n<li>To monitor assessments and audits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The undergraduate degree program in Nursing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It lasts for four academic years;<\/li>\n<li>It ensures scientific, technical, human and cultural training for the provision and management of general nursing care to individuals throughout the life cycle, to families, groups and the community, at different levels of prevention;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It also aims to ensure the necessary training:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To participate in the management of health services, units or establishments;<\/li>\n<li>To participate in the training of nurses and other health professionals;<\/li>\n<li>To the development of research practice within its scope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The training of nurses responsible for general care is still regulated at the European level, with a view to the <a href=\"#Reconhecimento-Profissional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recognition of the respective professional qualification<\/a> among the Member States.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, the training cycle for nurses responsible for general care includes, at least, the program set out in point 5.2.1 of Annex V to Directive 2005\/36\/EC, although the lists of subjects contained therein may be modified in order to adapt them to scientific and technical progress.<\/p>\n<p>Training as a nurse responsible for general care ensures that the applicant has acquired the knowledge and skills set out in Article 31(6) of Directive 2005\/36\/EC.<\/p>\n<p>The training of a nurse responsible for general care comprises at least three years of study or 4,600 hours of theoretical and clinical instruction, with the duration of theoretical instruction representing at least one-third and that of clinical instruction at least half of the minimum training duration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/582127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Decree-Law No. 353\/99, of September 3<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Approves the general rules governing nursing education within the scope of higher polytechnic education.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/265204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Decree No. 268\/2002, of March 13<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Approves the general regulations for postgraduate specialization courses in Nursing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DOCUMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-pergunta\">\n<div class=\"faq-arrow arrow-up\"><strong>Directive 2005\/36\/EC of 7 September<\/strong><br \/> This Directive consolidates and replaces fifteen existing directives on the recognition of qualifications with the aim of simplifying the structure of the qualifications recognition system and developing cooperation between Member States in order to make information more transparent for citizens. This Directive was amended by Directive 2013\/55\/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 December. The successive amendments and corrections to Directive 2005\/36\/EC have been incorporated into the basic text. You can also consult the consolidated version here, which is for documentation purposes only.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-resposta text\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/directiva36_2005.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Directive 2005\/36\/EC<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/celex_32013l0055_pt_txt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Directive 2013\/55\/EU<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/celex_02005l0036-20160524_pt_txt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Consolidated version<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"js-accordion-toggle\" aria-controls=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-5\">5. Maternal and Obstetric Health Nursing<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-description\"><div class=\"faq-pergunta\">\n<div class=\"faq-arrow arrow-up\">\n<p>In Portugal, the diploma of Specialist Nurse in Maternal and Obstetric Health Nursing is awarded through a specific diploma, after specialization in maternal and obstetric health nursing. This specialization is contingent upon holding a diploma, certificate, or other qualification as a nurse responsible for general care.<\/p>\n<p>This specialized training is full-time and lasts 18 months, with a program comprising two teaching strands: one theoretical and technical, and the other practical and clinical.<\/p>\n<p>This training ensures that the participant has acquired the following knowledge and skills:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adequate knowledge of the sciences on which midwifery activities are based, particularly obstetrics and gynecology;<\/li>\n<li>Adequate knowledge of professional ethics and legislation;<\/li>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of biological functions, anatomy, and physiology in the field of newborn obstetrics, as well as knowledge of the relationships between health status and the physical and social environment of the human being and their behavior;<\/li>\n<li>Adequate clinical experience gained in approved facilities, under the guidance of qualified obstetrics personnel;<\/li>\n<li>A thorough understanding of healthcare personnel training and experience collaborating with such personnel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The training of specialist nurses in maternal and obstetric health nursing is still regulated at the European level, with a view to the <a href=\"#Reconhecimento-Profissional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recognition of the respective professional qualification<\/a> among the Member States.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, the training cycle for specialists in maternal and obstetric health nursing includes, at least, the program set out in point 5.5.1 of Annex V to Directive 2005\/36\/EC, although the lists of subjects contained therein may be modified in order to adapt them to scientific and technical progress.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/files.diariodarepublica.pt\/1s\/1999\/09\/206a00\/61986201.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Decree-Law No. 353\/99, of September 3<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Approves the general rules governing nursing education within the scope of higher polytechnic education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DOCUMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Directive 2005\/36\/EC of 7 September<br \/> This Directive consolidates and replaces fifteen existing directives on the recognition of qualifications with the aim of simplifying the structure of the qualifications recognition system and developing cooperation between Member States in order to make information more transparent for citizens. This Directive was amended by Directive 2013\/55\/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 December. The successive amendments and corrections to Directive 2005\/36\/EC have been incorporated into the basic text. You can also consult the consolidated version here, which is for documentation purposes only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-resposta text\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/directiva36_2005.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Directive 2005\/36\/EC<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/celex_32013l0055_pt_txt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Directive 2013\/55\/EU<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/celex_02005l0036-20160524_pt_txt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Consolidated version<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"js-accordion-toggle\" aria-controls=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-6\">6. Teacher Training<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-description\"><div>Professional qualification for teaching in preschool, primary, and secondary education depends on holding a master&#039;s degree in specific specializations.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The study cycles leading to a master&#039;s degree in those specializations are linked to a fixed name, duration, structure, and organization, and are subject to specific entry requirements, namely the prior attainment of minimum training requirements.<\/div>\n<div>Master&#039;s programs in Early Childhood Education and Primary Education (1st Cycle) require, as a specific entry requirement, a bachelor&#039;s degree in Basic Education, the structure of which is also fixed.<\/div>\n<div>For any questions or concerns regarding professional opportunities or recruitment groups that these courses provide access to, please contact... <a href=\"https:\/\/agse.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agency for the Management of the Education System<\/a> (AGSE).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/diariodarepublica.pt\/dr\/legislacao-consolidada\/decreto-lei\/2014-73250886\"><strong>Decree-Law No. 79\/2014, of May 14, in its consolidated version<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Approves the legal framework for professional qualification for teaching in pre-school education and in basic and secondary education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Modified By<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/a\/63958168\">Decree-Law No. 176\/2014, of December 12<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/a\/114825757\">Decree-Law No. 16\/2018, of March 7<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/files.diariodarepublica.pt\/1s\/2023\/11\/23100\/0000400014.pdf\">Decree-Law No. 112\/2023, of 29\/11\/2023<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dges.gov.pt\/pt\">Decree-Law No. 23\/2024, of March 19, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>DOCUMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Table listing the specializations for the Master&#039;s degree in Teacher Training, the minimum educational requirements for entry, and the corresponding recruitment groups.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iesuperior.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/especialidadesgraumestreformacaoprofessores.pdf\">Specializations within a Master&#039;s degree in Teacher Training<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"js-accordion-toggle\" aria-controls=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-7\">7. Medicine<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-description\"><p>Medical training is regulated at the European level, with a view to the <a href=\"#Reconhecimento-Profissional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recognition of the respective professional qualification<\/a> among the Member States.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, according to that European regulation, basic medical training comprises, in total, at least six years of study or 5500 hours of theoretical and practical instruction, delivered at a university or under the guidance of a university.<\/p>\n<p>Basic medical training ensures that the individual has acquired the following knowledge and skills:<\/p>\n<p>a) Adequate knowledge of the sciences on which medicine is based, as well as a good understanding of scientific methods, including principles of measuring biological functions, assessing scientifically established facts, and analyzing data;<\/p>\n<p>b) Adequate knowledge of the structure, functions, and behavior of healthy and sick human beings, as well as the relationships between the state of health of the human being and their physical and social environment;<\/p>\n<p>c) Adequate knowledge of clinical subjects and practices that provide a coherent view of mental and physical illnesses from the three perspectives of medicine \u2014 prevention, diagnosis, and treatment \u2014 as well as human reproduction;<\/p>\n<p>d) Adequate clinical experience under proper supervision in hospitals.<\/p>\n<p>In Portugal, medical training adopts an integrated study cycle leading to a master&#039;s degree, awarding 360 ECTS credits and lasting 12 semesters, delivered at university-level higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<p>Obtaining basic medical training is a prerequisite for admission to specialized medical training, which is more practical than theoretical in nature and is conducted under the guidance of the Ministry of Health and the Medical Association.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DOCUMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Directive 2005\/36\/EC of 7 September<\/strong><br \/> This Directive consolidates and replaces fifteen existing directives on the recognition of qualifications with the aim of simplifying the structure of the qualifications recognition system and developing cooperation between Member States in order to make information more transparent for citizens. This Directive was amended by Directive 2013\/55\/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 December. The successive amendments and corrections to Directive 2005\/36\/EC have been incorporated into the basic text. You can also consult the consolidated version here, which is for documentation purposes only.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/directiva36_2005.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Directive 2005\/36\/EC<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/celex_32013l0055_pt_txt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Directive 2013\/55\/EU<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/celex_02005l0036-20160524_pt_txt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Consolidated version<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"js-accordion-toggle\" aria-controls=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-8\">8. Dentistry<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-description\"><div>\n<div class=\"faq-pergunta\">\n<div class=\"faq-arrow arrow-up\">\n<p>Dental training is regulated at the European level, with a view to the <a href=\"#Reconhecimento-Profissional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recognition of the respective professional qualification<\/a> among the Member States.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, according to that European regulation, basic dental training comprises a minimum of five years of full-time theoretical and practical studies at a university or higher institute of equivalent level, or under the guidance of a university.<\/p>\n<p>This training cycle includes, at least, the program set out in point 5.3.1 of Annex V to Directive 2005\/36\/EC, although the lists of subjects contained therein may be modified in order to adapt them to scientific and technical progress.<\/p>\n<p>Basic dental training ensures that the applicant has acquired the following knowledge and skills:<\/p>\n<p>a) Adequate knowledge of the sciences on which the activity of a dentist is based, as well as a good understanding of scientific methods, including the principles of measuring biological functions, assessing scientifically established facts, and analyzing data;<\/p>\n<p>b) Adequate knowledge of the constitution, physiology, and behavior of healthy and sick individuals, as well as the influence of the physical and social environment on the state of human health, insofar as such elements are related to the activity of a dentist;<\/p>\n<p>c) Adequate knowledge of the structure and function of the teeth, mouth, jaws and related tissues, both healthy and diseased, as well as their relationship to the patient&#039;s general health status and physical and social well-being;<\/p>\n<p>d) Adequate knowledge of the disciplines and clinical methods that provide a coherent picture of the anomalies, injuries and diseases of the teeth, mouth, jaws and related tissues, as well as the preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of dentistry;<\/p>\n<p>e) Adequate clinical experience under appropriate guidance.<\/p>\n<p>In Portugal, the training of dentists adopted the integrated study cycle model leading to a master&#039;s degree, awarding 300 ECTS credits and lasting 10 semesters, taught in university-level higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DOCUMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Directive 2005\/36\/EC of 7 September<br \/> This Directive consolidates and replaces fifteen existing directives on the recognition of qualifications with the aim of simplifying the structure of the qualifications recognition system and developing cooperation between Member States in order to make information more transparent for citizens. This Directive was amended by Directive 2013\/55\/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 December. The successive amendments and corrections to Directive 2005\/36\/EC have been incorporated into the basic text. You can also consult the consolidated version here, which is for documentation purposes only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-resposta text\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/directiva36_2005.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Directive 2005\/36\/EC<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/celex_32013l0055_pt_txt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Directive 2013\/55\/EU<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/celex_02005l0036-20160524_pt_txt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Consolidated version<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"js-accordion-toggle\" aria-controls=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-9\">9. Veterinary Medicine<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-description\"><div>\n<p>Veterinary training is regulated at the European level, with a view to the <a href=\"#Reconhecimento-Profissional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recognition of the respective professional qualification<\/a> among the Member States.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, according to that European regulation, veterinary training comprises a minimum of five years of full-time theoretical and practical studies at a university or equivalent higher education institution, or under the guidance of a university.<\/p>\n<p>This training cycle includes, at least, the program set out in point 5.4.1 of Annex V to Directive 2005\/36\/EC, although the lists of subjects contained therein may be modified in order to adapt them to scientific and technical progress.<\/p>\n<p>Veterinary training ensures that the applicant has acquired the following knowledge and skills:<\/p>\n<p>a) Adequate knowledge of the sciences on which veterinary activities are based;<\/p>\n<p>b) Adequate knowledge of the structure and functions of healthy animals, their breeding, reproduction, general hygiene, and feeding, including the technology applied in the manufacture and preservation of food that meets their needs;<\/p>\n<p>c) Adequate knowledge in the areas of animal behavior and protection;<\/p>\n<p>d) Adequate knowledge of the causes, nature, development, effects, diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases, whether considered individually or in groups; among these, a special knowledge of diseases transmissible to humans;<\/p>\n<p>e) Adequate knowledge of preventive medicine;<\/p>\n<p>f) Adequate knowledge of hygiene and technology applied in the production, manufacture and placing on the market of foodstuffs of animal origin or of animal origin intended for human consumption;<\/p>\n<p>g) Adequate knowledge regarding the legislative, regulatory and administrative provisions relating to the matters mentioned above;<\/p>\n<p>h) Clinical experience and appropriate practice under proper guidance.<\/p>\n<p>In Portugal, veterinary training adopts an integrated study cycle leading to a master&#039;s degree, awarding 330 ECTS credits and lasting 11 semesters, delivered at university-level higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DOCUMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Directive 2005\/36\/EC of 7 September<br \/> This Directive consolidates and replaces fifteen existing directives on the recognition of qualifications with the aim of simplifying the structure of the qualifications recognition system and developing cooperation between Member States in order to make information more transparent for citizens. This Directive was amended by Directive 2013\/55\/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 December. The successive amendments and corrections to Directive 2005\/36\/EC have been incorporated into the basic text. You can also consult the consolidated version here, which is for documentation purposes only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"faq-resposta text\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/directiva36_2005.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Directive 2005\/36\/EC<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/celex_32013l0055_pt_txt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Directive 2013\/55\/EU<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"documento\">\n<div class=\"icon-atr-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.dges.gov.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/celex_02005l0036-20160524_pt_txt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Consolidated version<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"js-accordion-toggle\" aria-controls=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-10\">10. Health Technologies<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-description\"><div>The diagnostic and therapeutic professions that are currently regulated are:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Dietitian;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Physiotherapist;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Oral hygienist;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Orthotist\/Prosthetist;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Orthoptist;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Clinical and public health analysis technician;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Pathology, cytology and thanatology technician;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Audiology technician;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Cardiopulmonary technician;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Pharmacy technician;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Nuclear medicine technician;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Neurophysiology technician;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Dental prosthesis technician;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Radiology technician;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Radiation therapy technician;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Environmental health technician;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Speech therapist;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Occupational therapist.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>The teaching of these Health Technologies is provided in polytechnic higher education institutions, in higher schools of health technologies, or in higher schools of health, provided that, in the latter case, the study cycles are recognized by a joint decree of the Ministers responsible for Health, Higher Education, and Labor. In the area of oral health, other study cycles taught in higher education institutions may also be recognized by the Minister responsible for health.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Recently, there has been a push to create study programs that ensure joint training for various professions that share a common core set of skills. Thus:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The undergraduate study cycles that aim at joint training for the practice of the professions of cardiopulmonary and neurophysiology technicians are mandatorily called Clinical Physiology and have a duration of four academic years;<\/li>\n<li>The undergraduate study cycles that aim at joint training for the practice of the professions of nuclear medicine, radiology and radiotherapy technicians are mandatorily called Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy and have a duration of four academic years;<\/li>\n<li>The undergraduate study programs aimed at joint training for the professions of clinical and public health analysis technicians and anatomical pathology, cytology and thanatology technicians are mandatorily called Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and have a duration of four academic years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/423105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Decree-Law No. 320\/99, of August 11<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Regulates the technical professions of diagnosis and therapy.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/55028409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Order No. 9409\/2014 (2nd series), of July 21<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Establishes the joint competency framework for the professions of clinical and public health analysis technician and anatomical pathology, cytology and thanatology technician.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/55026591\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Order No. 9363\/2014 (2nd series), of July 18<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Establishes the joint competency framework for the professions of cardiopulmonary technician and neurophysiology technician.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/55028408\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Order No. 9408\/2014 (2nd series), of July 21<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Establishes the joint competency framework for the professions of nuclear medicine technician, radiology technician and radiotherapy technician.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item --hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"js-accordion-toggle\" aria-controls=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-11\">11. Non-Conventional Therapies<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"sect-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-11\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-block_2e4bf84821b622f84524e765bb063ca1-11\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-description\"><div>The non-conventional therapeutic <strong>professions<\/strong> that are currently regulated are:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Acupuncturist;<\/li>\n<li>Herbal therapist;<\/li>\n<li>Homeopath;<\/li>\n<li>Specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine;<\/li>\n<li>Naturopath;<\/li>\n<li>Osteopath;<\/li>\n<li>Chiropractor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Training in these areas began to be offered in higher education.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Existing or future study programs must comply with the requirements established by ministerial order for each area, as has already been done for the following areas:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Acupuncture;<\/li>\n<li>Phytotherapy;<\/li>\n<li>Naturopathy;<\/li>\n<li>Osteopathy;<\/li>\n<li>Chiropractic;<\/li>\n<li>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Given that the legislation and regulations are recent, only a few study programs have been created so far, and for now, only in Osteopathy and Acupuncture. The Osteopathy degree program started in the 2016-2017 academic year, and the Acupuncture degree program started in the 2017-2018 academic year.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>On the other hand, non-higher education training\/teaching institutions that, on the date this law comes into force, are legally constituted and promoting training\/teaching in the area of legally recognized non-conventional therapies, have a period until December 31, 2023 to adapt to the legal regime of higher education institutions, in terms to be regulated by the Government in special legislation, which has not yet been approved.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Although the same legislation did not confer academic validity to non-degree courses completed in the meantime, their relevance is assessed by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.acss.min-saude.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACSS \u2013 Central Administration of the Health System, IP<\/a> , for professional purposes, namely for the possible granting, during a transitional period, of a professional license to those who, on the date of entry into force of the same and until the awarding of the first bachelor&#039;s degree in each of the regulated non-conventional therapies, or at the latest until December 31, 2025, having completed their training in institutions not integrated into the higher education system or in higher education institutions not granting a higher degree, after the entry into force of Law No. 71\/2013, of September 2.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/67429703\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Decree No. 172-B\/2015, of June 5<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Regulates the general requirements that must be met by the study cycle leading to a Bachelor&#039;s degree in Phytotherapy.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/67429704\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Decree No. 172-C\/2015, of June 5<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Regulates the general requirements that must be met by the study cycle leading to a Bachelor&#039;s degree in Acupuncture.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/67429705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Decree No. 172-D\/2015, of June 5<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Regulates the general requirements that must be met by the study cycle leading to a Bachelor&#039;s degree in Chiropractic.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/67429706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Decree No. 172-E\/2015, of June 5<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Regulates the general requirements that must be met by the study cycle leading to a Bachelor&#039;s degree in Osteopathy.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/67429707\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Decree No. 172-F\/2015, of June 5<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Regulates the general requirements that must be met by the study cycle leading to a Bachelor&#039;s degree in Naturopathy.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/114661392\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Decree No. 45\/2018, of February 9<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Regulates the general requirements that must be met by the study cycle leading to a Bachelor&#039;s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine.<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"link-legislacao\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/499607\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Law No. 71\/2013, of September 2<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Regulates Law No. 45\/2003, of August 22, regarding the professional practice of non-conventional therapeutic activities.<\/div>\n<div class=\"alterado-por\">\n<div id=\"alterado\">Modified By<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/124539904\">Law No. 109\/2019, of September 9, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"c-button js-accordion-see-more\">Show more<i class=\"icon-material\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-icon=\"add\"><\/i><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<section id=\"Informa\u00e7\u00e3o-para-estudantes\" class=\"content-block b-tabbed-content --bg-white --padding-v-default\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-section-intro --align-left\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"headline-2\">Information for students <\/h2>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"in-mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Institutional Autonomy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>Higher education institutions enjoy scientific, pedagogical, cultural, and disciplinary autonomy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific autonomy<\/strong> consists of the ability to define, plan, and execute research and other scientific activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pedagogical autonomy<\/strong> encompasses the ability to develop study plans, define the subject matter of curricular units, define teaching methods, allocate resources, and choose knowledge assessment processes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cultural autonomy<\/strong> translates into the ability to define the training program and cultural initiatives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disciplinary autonomy<\/strong> confers the power to punish, in accordance with the law and statutes, disciplinary infractions committed by teachers, researchers and other employees, as well as students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thus, matters such as the specific conditions for admission to study cycles, the operating conditions of study cycles, study plans, prerequisites and assessment regimes, the statute of limitations, the accreditation of training, curricular transition rules, deadlines for issuing academic documentation, changes to timetables and operating regimes, or deadlines for responding to requests fall within the scope of the aforementioned autonomies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/640244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Law No. 62\/2007, of September 10 \u2013<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>\n<div class=\"legislacao-sumario text\">It establishes the legal framework for higher education institutions, regulating in particular their constitution, attributions and organization, the functioning and competence of their bodies, and also the public oversight and supervision of the State over them, within the framework of their autonomy.<\/div>\n<div class=\"text descricao\">Articles 71 to 75<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Bribes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>In public higher education, for the academic year <strong>2026-2027<\/strong> , the maximum tuition fee that higher education institutions can set cannot exceed the amount set in the previous academic year, thus remaining at <strong>\u20ac710<\/strong> .<\/p>\n<p>This amount is set for higher professional technical courses and for study cycles leading to a bachelor&#039;s degree and integrated master&#039;s degree programs. The tuition fees for enrollment in a master&#039;s degree program are set under the same terms when its combination with a study cycle leading to a bachelor&#039;s degree is essential for access to the exercise of a professional activity.<\/p>\n<p>The tuition fee for enrollment in a master&#039;s degree program in all other cases, and in a doctoral degree program, is determined by the competent bodies of the higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<p>In private higher education, it is the responsibility of the institution that established the educational establishment to set the amount of tuition fees and other charges payable by students for attending the study programs offered there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does tuition payment work? Can I pay in installments?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tuition fees are a fee paid by students, corresponding to their share of the costs inherent to the service provided by higher education institutions, without prejudice to the State&#039;s responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>It is the responsibility of the higher education institution, within the scope of its autonomy, to set the deadlines for phasing in the payment of tuition fees for undergraduate and integrated master&#039;s degree programs.<\/p>\n<p>Tuition fees are payable in at least seven monthly installments, starting from the date of enrollment, without prejudice to the creation of other payment methods, in whole or in part, by higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<p>In this regard, it is advisable to consult the regulations of the higher education institution in order to verify the existing deadlines and payment methods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I want to cancel my enrollment, but the institution is charging the full tuition fee for this academic year. What should I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Higher education institutions manage human and physical resources according to the number of students initially enrolled in study programs. Therefore, you should consult the regulations of the higher education institution to verify what is stated regarding tuition fee payments, specifically whether or not there is a deadline, which may be longer or shorter depending on the institution, for canceling enrollment without incurring tuition fees for that academic year.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, since this is a matter within the competence of the higher education institution, any questions on this subject should be directed to its internal bodies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Until when can higher education institutions charge overdue tuition fees?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public higher education institutions must have regularization plans for students with overdue tuition fees who are enrolled in degree-granting programs or professional higher technical courses.<\/p>\n<p>Students who find themselves in this situation should contact the higher education institution they attend and express their interest in joining the debt settlement plan offered by that institution.<\/p>\n<p>Joining the plan depends on a free and informed agreement between the student and the public higher education institution, which determines the defined payment plan, and consequently implies the suspension of late payment interest that accrues after the application is submitted, as well as allowing the student access to all services of the public higher education institution, namely the issuance of a diploma or certificate of completion or any informative document about their academic career.<\/p>\n<p>An extraordinary mechanism has been established for the regularization of debts resulting from non-payment of tuition fees and other charges and fees at public higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<p>This mechanism applies to current and former students who are or have been enrolled in a degree-granting study program or a higher professional technical course.<\/p>\n<p>To access this extraordinary mechanism, students must opt into a voluntary repayment plan for outstanding amounts, by submitting a request to the highest authority of the public higher education institution.<\/p>\n<p>The existence of a payment plan between the student and the respective higher education institution determines the dismissal of any existing tax enforcement and coercive collection proceedings, including cases involving seizure, and interrupts the statute of limitations for the amounts owed.<\/p>\n<p>Students with proven financial need are entitled to a two-year grace period, provided they mention this fact in their application.<\/p>\n<p>For more specific information on the subject, it is suggested to consult Law No. 75\/2019, of September 2, which establishes mechanisms for the regularization of debts due to non-payment of tuition fees in public higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Isolated Curricular Units<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>Students enrolled in a study cycle may be authorized to enroll in curricular units of subsequent study cycles.<\/p>\n<p>Higher education institutions also allow enrollment in the curricular units they offer, and enrollment can be made by students enrolled in a higher education course or by other interested parties.<\/p>\n<p>Registration may be subject to evaluation or not, with the registration fees being proportionally determined.<\/p>\n<p>Enrollment in an assessment program, regardless of whether a student passes, is contingent upon accumulating a maximum of 60 credits throughout their academic career.<\/p>\n<p>For this purpose, academic record is considered to be the set of enrollments in curricular units of the same study cycle at the same higher education institution, regardless of the operating regime.<\/p>\n<p>This option was designed for those interested who, whether or not they are enrolled in a higher education course, wish to enroll in other curricular units at the higher education institution.<\/p>\n<p>Credit for successfully completed units under the individual course enrollment scheme is limited to 50% of the total credits for the study cycle the student will enter.<\/p>\n<p>Credit is granted only when the student acquires, through enrollment and registration, the status of a student in the relevant higher education study cycle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are there limits to enrollment in individual course units?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enrollment in an assessment program, regardless of whether a student passes, is contingent upon accumulating a maximum of 60 credits throughout their academic career.<\/p>\n<p>For this purpose, academic record is considered to be the set of enrollments in curricular units of the same study cycle at the same higher education institution, regardless of the operating regime.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is enrollment in individual course units equivalent to enrollment in the entire study program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enrolling in course units within a study cycle is not sufficient for the holder to have the status of a student in that study cycle.<\/p>\n<p>This will only occur if the interested party enters the relevant study cycle through one of the pathways to higher education.<\/p>\n<p>For this purpose, it will also be necessary for the study program to be accredited and registered on the date you wish to enroll. If, for any reason, the program ceases, those enrolled in individual course units will not be considered as students enrolled in the study program, and therefore the measures to safeguard the expectations of enrolled students will not apply to them.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the outgoing study cycle will not be able to accept new students, even if they have already completed part of it through the system of attending individual curricular units.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Since when have the limits on credit been applicable?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The limits on crediting for course units completed under the individual course unit enrollment scheme do not apply to students who have successfully completed a higher percentage of course units in a study cycle under the same scheme, up to September 6, 2013, the date on which the legislative amendment that introduced the limits came into force, regardless of the date on which they enter the study cycle in question.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/671482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Decree-Law No. 74\/2006, of March 24<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Approves the legal regime for academic degrees and diplomas in higher education. Articles 46 and 46-A.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Credit<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>Higher education institutions may grant credit for previously obtained training and professional experience in the following situations and within the indicated limits:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Training undertaken within the framework of other higher education study cycles, in national or foreign higher education institutions, whether obtained before or after the organization resulting from the Bologna Process.<\/li>\n<li>Training completed within the framework of higher professional technical courses, up to a limit of 50% of the total credits of the study cycle.<\/li>\n<li>Course units completed individually with a passing grade, up to a limit of 50% of the total credits for the study cycle.<\/li>\n<li>Training undertaken within the framework of non-degree courses at higher education institutions, up to a limit of 50% of the total credits of the study cycle.<\/li>\n<li>Training undertaken within the framework of technological specialization courses, up to a limit of 1\/3 of the total credits of the study cycle.<\/li>\n<li>Other training completed, up to a limit of 1\/3 of the total credits of the study cycle.<\/li>\n<li>Professional experience is limited to 50% of the total credits for higher professional technical courses in situations where the student has more than 5 years of duly proven professional experience.<\/li>\n<li>Proven professional experience, up to a limit of 1\/3 of the total credits of the study cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The total credits awarded under points 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 cannot exceed 2\/3 of the total credits for the study cycle.<\/p>\n<p>The possibility of credit transfer only exists for the purpose of continuing studies to obtain an academic degree and only takes effect after admission to a higher education program, with entry naturally having to be carried out through one of the applicable legal regimes, subject to the respective regulatory norms and the established limit of vacancies.<\/p>\n<p>The accreditation process is governed by regulations approved by the competent bodies of higher education institutions, and the involvement of the scientific or technical-scientific council is mandatory in this process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does credit transfer work in cases of readmission and change of institution\/course?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the case of <strong>readmission<\/strong> , all training obtained during the previous enrollment in the same course or the course that preceded it is credited.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, the number of credits required to obtain an academic degree cannot exceed the difference between the total number of credits needed to award the degree or diploma and the credits from all training obtained during previous enrollment in the same course or the course that preceded it.<\/p>\n<p>Only in duly justified cases where, given the level or content of some curricular units, it is not possible to consider all the training obtained during the previous enrollment, the number of credits to be completed for the award of the degree or diploma may not exceed by 10 % that resulting from the application of the rule previously mentioned.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of <strong>a change of institution\/course pairing<\/strong> , the crediting of training obtained in the previous pairing is done according to the general terms, and the procedure must be carried out within a timeframe compatible with the student&#039;s enrollment and course attendance in the academic year or semester for which it is requested.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/671482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Decree-Law No. 74\/2006, of March 24<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Approves the legal regime for academic degrees and diplomas in higher education. Articles 45 and 45-A.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Worker-Student Statute<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>The rules applicable to student-workers are those set out in the Labor Code and the legislation that regulates and amends that Code.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, \u201c <em>a worker-student is considered to be a worker who attends any level of school education, as well as a postgraduate course, master&#039;s degree or doctorate at an educational institution, or a vocational training course or temporary youth employment program lasting six months or more<\/em> \u201d. Maintaining this status also depends <em>on \u201cacademic performance in the previous academic year<\/em> \u201d.<\/p>\n<p>To be granted that status, &quot; <em>the student-worker must prove to the employer their student status, also presenting the schedule of educational activities to be attended<\/em> ,&quot; as well as &quot; <em>their respective academic performance at the end of each academic year<\/em> .&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>General rules are also established regarding the organization of the student-worker&#039;s working time, the possibility of time off work to attend classes and take assessments, and the specific rules for vacations and leaves.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the legislation that regulates the Labor Code establishes as specificities of the attendance of an educational establishment by a working student that this does not include attending a minimum number of subjects, nor a prescription regime, nor any legal provision that makes academic achievement dependent on attending a minimum number of classes or limiting the number of exams to be taken during the resit period.<\/p>\n<p>It also provides for the existence, to the extent possible, of a special examination period for these students, as well as the guarantee of support services in educational establishments with after-work hours, further clarifying that the regime is applicable &quot; <em>to the self-employed worker, as well as to the worker who, being covered by the student-worker statute, is, in the meantime, in a situation of involuntary unemployment, registered at an employment center<\/em> &quot;.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pgdlisboa.pt\/leis\/lei_mostra_articulado.php?nid=1047&amp;tabela=leis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Labor Code<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Law No. 7\/2009, of February 12, which approves the revision of the Labor Code (subsequently amended). Articles 89 to 96.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/a\/489893\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Law No. 105\/2009, of September 14<\/a><\/strong> \u2013\n<div class=\"legislacao-sumario text\">Regulates and amends the Labor Code, Article 12.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Part-time student<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>Higher education institutions allow their students to enroll in and attend their study programs on a part-time basis.<\/p>\n<p>The legally and statutorily competent body approves the regulatory norms relating to this regime, including, in particular, the conditions for enrollment, the conditions for changing between full-time and part-time regimes, the tuition fees and prescription regimes, which must result from the proportionate adaptation of the applicable general rules.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/671482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Decree-Law No. 74\/2006, of March 24<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Approves the legal regime for academic degrees and diplomas in higher education. Article 46-C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Simultaneous Frequency<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>There is no prohibition against a student being enrolled in more than one institution and course each academic year, neither with regard to initial training courses (bachelor&#039;s degree programs and integrated master&#039;s degree programs), nor with regard to the simultaneous attendance of bachelor&#039;s and master&#039;s\/doctoral degrees, or master&#039;s and doctoral degrees, or even different programs leading to the same degree or not conferring a degree.<\/p>\n<p>However, since enrollment in study programs and other courses depends on the availability of places and, in many cases, on a selection process carried out by the institutions themselves, it may be preferential for the candidate not to be simultaneously enrolled in another higher education course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Issuance of Diplomas and Diploma Supplements<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>The awarding of degrees and diplomas is proven by a certificate of registration drawn up and signed by the legally and statutorily competent body of the higher education institution, generically called a diploma.<\/p>\n<p>The course certificate, for bachelor&#039;s and master&#039;s degrees, and the doctoral certificate, for the doctoral degree, are not mandatory and will only be issued if students request them.<\/p>\n<p>The documents mentioned above may be multilingual; however, references to degrees and diplomas must be in Portuguese.<\/p>\n<p>The issuance of a diploma (or registration certificate) cannot be conditional upon the request for issuance or payment for any other academic document. The fee charged for issuing any of these documents cannot exceed the cost of the respective service. The setting of fees is the responsibility of higher education institutions, and these fees must be itemized in a fee schedule and must not significantly and unjustifiably exceed, in violation of the principle of proportionality, the costs necessary for the reproduction, authentication, or certification of documents.<\/p>\n<p>The issuance of any of these documents is accompanied by the issuance of a diploma supplement, a bilingual document containing a description of the higher education system (as provided by NARIC), a characterization of the institution that awarded the diploma, the training undertaken and its objectives, and the results obtained.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/671482\"><strong>Decree-Law No. 74\/2006, of March 24<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Approves the legal regime for academic degrees and diplomas in higher education. Article 49, amended by <a href=\"https:\/\/files.dre.pt\/1s\/2021\/04\/07400\/0000500013.pdf\">Decree-Law No. 27\/2021, of April 16.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/a\/386908\"><strong>Decree No. 30\/2008, of January 10<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Regulates the supplement to the diploma.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/606224\">Decree-Law No. 42\/2005, of February 22<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Approves the regulatory principles of instruments for the creation of the European Higher Education Area (ECTS) Articles 38 to 42, Amended by <a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/a\/456148\">Decree-Law No. 107\/2008, of June 25<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Diploma Supplement<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>The Diploma Supplement is a document that complements the diploma awarded at the end of a study program. It contains a description of the higher education system in the country of origin of the diploma, characterizing the institution that provided the education and awarded the diploma, the training undertaken and its objective, and also provides detailed information about the training received and the results obtained.<\/p>\n<p>The Diploma Supplement is a bilingual document issued by the competent authority that awarded the diploma.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to emphasize that the Diploma Supplement is purely informative in nature, does not replace the diploma, and does not constitute proof of the qualification to which it refers. It is issued mandatorily and free of charge whenever a diploma is awarded.<\/p>\n<p>In Portugal, and following the commitments made within the Bologna Process, Decree-Law No. 42\/2005 of February 22nd was published, approving the regulatory principles of the instruments for the creation of the European Higher Education Area, particularly concerning the Diploma Supplement, and should, in principle, apply from 2006-2007. On January 10th, 2008, Ministerial Order No. 30\/2008 was published, regulating Article 39 of Decree-Law No. 42\/2005.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Description of the national higher education system referred to in section 8 of the Diploma Supplement ( <a href=\"https:\/\/iesuperior.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sistema_de_ensino_superior_portugues_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PT<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/iesuperior.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/info_pt_higher_education_system_2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EN<\/a> )<\/li>\n<li>Diagram of the Portuguese Higher Education System ( <a href=\"https:\/\/iesuperior.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/diagrama_ensinosuperior_pt_setembro2026-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PT<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/iesuperior.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/diagrama_ensinosuperior_en_setembro2026-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EN<\/a> )<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Complaints<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>Since many matters relating to the operation and functioning of higher education institutions fall within their autonomy and\/or must be subject to regulation, these regulations should be consulted first in case of doubt.<\/p>\n<p>If doubts persist or if it is found that the regulations are not being applied correctly, the situation may be brought to the attention of the authorities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To the Student Ombudsman,<\/li>\n<li>To the highest legal and statutorily competent body of the institution or<\/li>\n<li>Online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livroreclamacoes.pt\/Inicio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.livroreclamacoes.pt<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Using the complaints book, the contents of which will then be forwarded to the relevant authorities or entities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"in-desktop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tabs-navigation\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"--is-active\"><button>Institutional Autonomy<\/button><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><button>Bribes<\/button><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><button>Isolated Curricular Units<\/button><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><button>Credit<\/button><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><button>Worker-Student Statute<\/button><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><button>Part-time student<\/button><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><button>Simultaneous Frequency<\/button><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><button>Issuance of Diplomas and Diploma Supplements<\/button><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><button>Diploma Supplement<\/button><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><button>Complaints<\/button><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tabs-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content --is-active\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Institutional Autonomy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>Higher education institutions enjoy scientific, pedagogical, cultural, and disciplinary autonomy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific autonomy<\/strong> consists of the ability to define, plan, and execute research and other scientific activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pedagogical autonomy<\/strong> encompasses the ability to develop study plans, define the subject matter of curricular units, define teaching methods, allocate resources, and choose knowledge assessment processes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cultural autonomy<\/strong> translates into the ability to define the training program and cultural initiatives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disciplinary autonomy<\/strong> confers the power to punish, in accordance with the law and statutes, disciplinary infractions committed by teachers, researchers and other employees, as well as students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thus, matters such as the specific conditions for admission to study cycles, the operating conditions of study cycles, study plans, prerequisites and assessment regimes, the statute of limitations, the accreditation of training, curricular transition rules, deadlines for issuing academic documentation, changes to timetables and operating regimes, or deadlines for responding to requests fall within the scope of the aforementioned autonomies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/640244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Law No. 62\/2007, of September 10 \u2013<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>\n<div class=\"legislacao-sumario text\">It establishes the legal framework for higher education institutions, regulating in particular their constitution, attributions and organization, the functioning and competence of their bodies, and also the public oversight and supervision of the State over them, within the framework of their autonomy.<\/div>\n<div class=\"text descricao\">Articles 71 to 75<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Bribes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>In public higher education, for the academic year <strong>2026-2027<\/strong> , the maximum tuition fee that higher education institutions can set cannot exceed the amount set in the previous academic year, thus remaining at <strong>\u20ac710<\/strong> .<\/p>\n<p>This amount is set for higher professional technical courses and for study cycles leading to a bachelor&#039;s degree and integrated master&#039;s degree programs. The tuition fees for enrollment in a master&#039;s degree program are set under the same terms when its combination with a study cycle leading to a bachelor&#039;s degree is essential for access to the exercise of a professional activity.<\/p>\n<p>The tuition fee for enrollment in a master&#039;s degree program in all other cases, and in a doctoral degree program, is determined by the competent bodies of the higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<p>In private higher education, it is the responsibility of the institution that established the educational establishment to set the amount of tuition fees and other charges payable by students for attending the study programs offered there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does tuition payment work? Can I pay in installments?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tuition fees are a fee paid by students, corresponding to their share of the costs inherent to the service provided by higher education institutions, without prejudice to the State&#039;s responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>It is the responsibility of the higher education institution, within the scope of its autonomy, to set the deadlines for phasing in the payment of tuition fees for undergraduate and integrated master&#039;s degree programs.<\/p>\n<p>Tuition fees are payable in at least seven monthly installments, starting from the date of enrollment, without prejudice to the creation of other payment methods, in whole or in part, by higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<p>In this regard, it is advisable to consult the regulations of the higher education institution in order to verify the existing deadlines and payment methods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I want to cancel my enrollment, but the institution is charging the full tuition fee for this academic year. What should I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Higher education institutions manage human and physical resources according to the number of students initially enrolled in study programs. Therefore, you should consult the regulations of the higher education institution to verify what is stated regarding tuition fee payments, specifically whether or not there is a deadline, which may be longer or shorter depending on the institution, for canceling enrollment without incurring tuition fees for that academic year.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, since this is a matter within the competence of the higher education institution, any questions on this subject should be directed to its internal bodies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Until when can higher education institutions charge overdue tuition fees?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public higher education institutions must have regularization plans for students with overdue tuition fees who are enrolled in degree-granting programs or professional higher technical courses.<\/p>\n<p>Students who find themselves in this situation should contact the higher education institution they attend and express their interest in joining the debt settlement plan offered by that institution.<\/p>\n<p>Joining the plan depends on a free and informed agreement between the student and the public higher education institution, which determines the defined payment plan, and consequently implies the suspension of late payment interest that accrues after the application is submitted, as well as allowing the student access to all services of the public higher education institution, namely the issuance of a diploma or certificate of completion or any informative document about their academic career.<\/p>\n<p>An extraordinary mechanism has been established for the regularization of debts resulting from non-payment of tuition fees and other charges and fees at public higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<p>This mechanism applies to current and former students who are or have been enrolled in a degree-granting study program or a higher professional technical course.<\/p>\n<p>To access this extraordinary mechanism, students must opt into a voluntary repayment plan for outstanding amounts, by submitting a request to the highest authority of the public higher education institution.<\/p>\n<p>The existence of a payment plan between the student and the respective higher education institution determines the dismissal of any existing tax enforcement and coercive collection proceedings, including cases involving seizure, and interrupts the statute of limitations for the amounts owed.<\/p>\n<p>Students with proven financial need are entitled to a two-year grace period, provided they mention this fact in their application.<\/p>\n<p>For more specific information on the subject, it is suggested to consult Law No. 75\/2019, of September 2, which establishes mechanisms for the regularization of debts due to non-payment of tuition fees in public higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Isolated Curricular Units<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>Students enrolled in a study cycle may be authorized to enroll in curricular units of subsequent study cycles.<\/p>\n<p>Higher education institutions also allow enrollment in the curricular units they offer, and enrollment can be made by students enrolled in a higher education course or by other interested parties.<\/p>\n<p>Registration may be subject to evaluation or not, with the registration fees being proportionally determined.<\/p>\n<p>Enrollment in an assessment program, regardless of whether a student passes, is contingent upon accumulating a maximum of 60 credits throughout their academic career.<\/p>\n<p>For this purpose, academic record is considered to be the set of enrollments in curricular units of the same study cycle at the same higher education institution, regardless of the operating regime.<\/p>\n<p>This option was designed for those interested who, whether or not they are enrolled in a higher education course, wish to enroll in other curricular units at the higher education institution.<\/p>\n<p>Credit for successfully completed units under the individual course enrollment scheme is limited to 50% of the total credits for the study cycle the student will enter.<\/p>\n<p>Credit is granted only when the student acquires, through enrollment and registration, the status of a student in the relevant higher education study cycle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are there limits to enrollment in individual course units?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enrollment in an assessment program, regardless of whether a student passes, is contingent upon accumulating a maximum of 60 credits throughout their academic career.<\/p>\n<p>For this purpose, academic record is considered to be the set of enrollments in curricular units of the same study cycle at the same higher education institution, regardless of the operating regime.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is enrollment in individual course units equivalent to enrollment in the entire study program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enrolling in course units within a study cycle is not sufficient for the holder to have the status of a student in that study cycle.<\/p>\n<p>This will only occur if the interested party enters the relevant study cycle through one of the pathways to higher education.<\/p>\n<p>For this purpose, it will also be necessary for the study program to be accredited and registered on the date you wish to enroll. If, for any reason, the program ceases, those enrolled in individual course units will not be considered as students enrolled in the study program, and therefore the measures to safeguard the expectations of enrolled students will not apply to them.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the outgoing study cycle will not be able to accept new students, even if they have already completed part of it through the system of attending individual curricular units.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Since when have the limits on credit been applicable?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The limits on crediting for course units completed under the individual course unit enrollment scheme do not apply to students who have successfully completed a higher percentage of course units in a study cycle under the same scheme, up to September 6, 2013, the date on which the legislative amendment that introduced the limits came into force, regardless of the date on which they enter the study cycle in question.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/671482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Decree-Law No. 74\/2006, of March 24<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Approves the legal regime for academic degrees and diplomas in higher education. Articles 46 and 46-A.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Credit<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>Higher education institutions may grant credit for previously obtained training and professional experience in the following situations and within the indicated limits:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Training undertaken within the framework of other higher education study cycles, in national or foreign higher education institutions, whether obtained before or after the organization resulting from the Bologna Process.<\/li>\n<li>Training completed within the framework of higher professional technical courses, up to a limit of 50% of the total credits of the study cycle.<\/li>\n<li>Course units completed individually with a passing grade, up to a limit of 50% of the total credits for the study cycle.<\/li>\n<li>Training undertaken within the framework of non-degree courses at higher education institutions, up to a limit of 50% of the total credits of the study cycle.<\/li>\n<li>Training undertaken within the framework of technological specialization courses, up to a limit of 1\/3 of the total credits of the study cycle.<\/li>\n<li>Other training completed, up to a limit of 1\/3 of the total credits of the study cycle.<\/li>\n<li>Professional experience is limited to 50% of the total credits for higher professional technical courses in situations where the student has more than 5 years of duly proven professional experience.<\/li>\n<li>Proven professional experience, up to a limit of 1\/3 of the total credits of the study cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The total credits awarded under points 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 cannot exceed 2\/3 of the total credits for the study cycle.<\/p>\n<p>The possibility of credit transfer only exists for the purpose of continuing studies to obtain an academic degree and only takes effect after admission to a higher education program, with entry naturally having to be carried out through one of the applicable legal regimes, subject to the respective regulatory norms and the established limit of vacancies.<\/p>\n<p>The accreditation process is governed by regulations approved by the competent bodies of higher education institutions, and the involvement of the scientific or technical-scientific council is mandatory in this process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does credit transfer work in cases of readmission and change of institution\/course?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the case of <strong>readmission<\/strong> , all training obtained during the previous enrollment in the same course or the course that preceded it is credited.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, the number of credits required to obtain an academic degree cannot exceed the difference between the total number of credits needed to award the degree or diploma and the credits from all training obtained during previous enrollment in the same course or the course that preceded it.<\/p>\n<p>Only in duly justified cases where, given the level or content of some curricular units, it is not possible to consider all the training obtained during the previous enrollment, the number of credits to be completed for the award of the degree or diploma may not exceed by 10 % that resulting from the application of the rule previously mentioned.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of <strong>a change of institution\/course pairing<\/strong> , the crediting of training obtained in the previous pairing is done according to the general terms, and the procedure must be carried out within a timeframe compatible with the student&#039;s enrollment and course attendance in the academic year or semester for which it is requested.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/671482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Decree-Law No. 74\/2006, of March 24<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Approves the legal regime for academic degrees and diplomas in higher education. Articles 45 and 45-A.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Worker-Student Statute<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>The rules applicable to student-workers are those set out in the Labor Code and the legislation that regulates and amends that Code.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, \u201c <em>a worker-student is considered to be a worker who attends any level of school education, as well as a postgraduate course, master&#039;s degree or doctorate at an educational institution, or a vocational training course or temporary youth employment program lasting six months or more<\/em> \u201d. Maintaining this status also depends <em>on \u201cacademic performance in the previous academic year<\/em> \u201d.<\/p>\n<p>To be granted that status, &quot; <em>the student-worker must prove to the employer their student status, also presenting the schedule of educational activities to be attended<\/em> ,&quot; as well as &quot; <em>their respective academic performance at the end of each academic year<\/em> .&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>General rules are also established regarding the organization of the student-worker&#039;s working time, the possibility of time off work to attend classes and take assessments, and the specific rules for vacations and leaves.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the legislation that regulates the Labor Code establishes as specificities of the attendance of an educational establishment by a working student that this does not include attending a minimum number of subjects, nor a prescription regime, nor any legal provision that makes academic achievement dependent on attending a minimum number of classes or limiting the number of exams to be taken during the resit period.<\/p>\n<p>It also provides for the existence, to the extent possible, of a special examination period for these students, as well as the guarantee of support services in educational establishments with after-work hours, further clarifying that the regime is applicable &quot; <em>to the self-employed worker, as well as to the worker who, being covered by the student-worker statute, is, in the meantime, in a situation of involuntary unemployment, registered at an employment center<\/em> &quot;.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pgdlisboa.pt\/leis\/lei_mostra_articulado.php?nid=1047&amp;tabela=leis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Labor Code<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Law No. 7\/2009, of February 12, which approves the revision of the Labor Code (subsequently amended). Articles 89 to 96.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/a\/489893\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Law No. 105\/2009, of September 14<\/a><\/strong> \u2013\n<div class=\"legislacao-sumario text\">Regulates and amends the Labor Code, Article 12.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Part-time student<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>Higher education institutions allow their students to enroll in and attend their study programs on a part-time basis.<\/p>\n<p>The legally and statutorily competent body approves the regulatory norms relating to this regime, including, in particular, the conditions for enrollment, the conditions for changing between full-time and part-time regimes, the tuition fees and prescription regimes, which must result from the proportionate adaptation of the applicable general rules.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/671482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Decree-Law No. 74\/2006, of March 24<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Approves the legal regime for academic degrees and diplomas in higher education. Article 46-C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Simultaneous Frequency<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>There is no prohibition against a student being enrolled in more than one institution and course each academic year, neither with regard to initial training courses (bachelor&#039;s degree programs and integrated master&#039;s degree programs), nor with regard to the simultaneous attendance of bachelor&#039;s and master&#039;s\/doctoral degrees, or master&#039;s and doctoral degrees, or even different programs leading to the same degree or not conferring a degree.<\/p>\n<p>However, since enrollment in study programs and other courses depends on the availability of places and, in many cases, on a selection process carried out by the institutions themselves, it may be preferential for the candidate not to be simultaneously enrolled in another higher education course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Issuance of Diplomas and Diploma Supplements<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>The awarding of degrees and diplomas is proven by a certificate of registration drawn up and signed by the legally and statutorily competent body of the higher education institution, generically called a diploma.<\/p>\n<p>The course certificate, for bachelor&#039;s and master&#039;s degrees, and the doctoral certificate, for the doctoral degree, are not mandatory and will only be issued if students request them.<\/p>\n<p>The documents mentioned above may be multilingual; however, references to degrees and diplomas must be in Portuguese.<\/p>\n<p>The issuance of a diploma (or registration certificate) cannot be conditional upon the request for issuance or payment for any other academic document. The fee charged for issuing any of these documents cannot exceed the cost of the respective service. The setting of fees is the responsibility of higher education institutions, and these fees must be itemized in a fee schedule and must not significantly and unjustifiably exceed, in violation of the principle of proportionality, the costs necessary for the reproduction, authentication, or certification of documents.<\/p>\n<p>The issuance of any of these documents is accompanied by the issuance of a diploma supplement, a bilingual document containing a description of the higher education system (as provided by NARIC), a characterization of the institution that awarded the diploma, the training undertaken and its objectives, and the results obtained.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/671482\"><strong>Decree-Law No. 74\/2006, of March 24<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Approves the legal regime for academic degrees and diplomas in higher education. Article 49, amended by <a href=\"https:\/\/files.dre.pt\/1s\/2021\/04\/07400\/0000500013.pdf\">Decree-Law No. 27\/2021, of April 16.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/a\/386908\"><strong>Decree No. 30\/2008, of January 10<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Regulates the supplement to the diploma.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/606224\">Decree-Law No. 42\/2005, of February 22<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Approves the regulatory principles of instruments for the creation of the European Higher Education Area (ECTS) Articles 38 to 42, Amended by <a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/a\/456148\">Decree-Law No. 107\/2008, of June 25<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Diploma Supplement<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>The Diploma Supplement is a document that complements the diploma awarded at the end of a study program. It contains a description of the higher education system in the country of origin of the diploma, characterizing the institution that provided the education and awarded the diploma, the training undertaken and its objective, and also provides detailed information about the training received and the results obtained.<\/p>\n<p>The Diploma Supplement is a bilingual document issued by the competent authority that awarded the diploma.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to emphasize that the Diploma Supplement is purely informative in nature, does not replace the diploma, and does not constitute proof of the qualification to which it refers. It is issued mandatorily and free of charge whenever a diploma is awarded.<\/p>\n<p>In Portugal, and following the commitments made within the Bologna Process, Decree-Law No. 42\/2005 of February 22nd was published, approving the regulatory principles of the instruments for the creation of the European Higher Education Area, particularly concerning the Diploma Supplement, and should, in principle, apply from 2006-2007. On January 10th, 2008, Ministerial Order No. 30\/2008 was published, regulating Article 39 of Decree-Law No. 42\/2005.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Description of the national higher education system referred to in section 8 of the Diploma Supplement ( <a href=\"https:\/\/iesuperior.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sistema_de_ensino_superior_portugues_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PT<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/iesuperior.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/info_pt_higher_education_system_2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EN<\/a> )<\/li>\n<li>Diagram of the Portuguese Higher Education System ( <a href=\"https:\/\/iesuperior.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/diagrama_ensinosuperior_pt_setembro2026-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PT<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/iesuperior.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/diagrama_ensinosuperior_en_setembro2026-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EN<\/a> )<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Complaints<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>Since many matters relating to the operation and functioning of higher education institutions fall within their autonomy and\/or must be subject to regulation, these regulations should be consulted first in case of doubt.<\/p>\n<p>If doubts persist or if it is found that the regulations are not being applied correctly, the situation may be brought to the attention of the authorities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To the Student Ombudsman,<\/li>\n<li>To the highest legal and statutorily competent body of the institution or<\/li>\n<li>Online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livroreclamacoes.pt\/Inicio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.livroreclamacoes.pt<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Using the complaints book, the contents of which will then be forwarded to the relevant authorities or entities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<section id=\"Estabelecimentos-de-Ensino-Superior-Encerrados\" class=\"content-block b-tabbed-content --bg-white --padding-v-default\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-section-intro --align-left\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"headline-1\">Higher Education Institutions Closed<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"headline-2\">Issuance of documentation<\/h3>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"in-mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"title\">IES, IP&#039;s competence in issuing documentation.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>It is now the responsibility of IES, IP, in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 58 of Law no. 62\/2007, of September 10 (Legal regime of higher education institutions), as the entity in charge of safeguarding the fundamental documentation of some closed higher education establishments, to issue documentation relating to the period of operation of the establishment, developing a certification activity, which is merely declarative, and can only certify what is contained in the documentary archives, i.e., the academic records, namely:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Documents proving the students&#039; academic status;<\/li>\n<li>Documents certifying teaching activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"title\">Request for issuance of documentation to IES, IP.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p><strong>The requested documentation is issued in digital format.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For each request for documentation, the corresponding <strong>online form must be completed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The application must be made by the applicant themselves, since the documentation issued by IES, IP is of a nominal and personal nature. If the applicant is unable to submit the application, a document justifying this inability must be attached, as well as a power of attorney duly authenticated by a notary or lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>For the issuance of documentation, fees are charged as set out in Notice No. 5438\/2025\/2, of February 26, which must be paid according to the Multibanco reference that will be generated after the process is received.<\/p>\n<p>The fees to be charged are those listed in the fee schedule for each of the different types of requests. There are fixed amounts for some types of documentation, while others are variable. When there are variable fees, it is necessary to pay the initial amount after submitting the request, and the final amount will only be communicated once the process is completed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"title\">Sending\/Delivering the documentation<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>The requested documentation should be sent by email to the address provided on the form.<\/p>\n<p>Original diplomas can be delivered in person or sent by registered mail with return receipt requested. IES, IP is not responsible for any damage, loss, or misplacement of the shipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"title\">Closed establishments whose essential documentation is held by IES, IP.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><ul>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/2767276\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISTC \u2013 Institute of Transport and Communications<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\">IPES \u2013 Portuguese Institute of Higher Studies;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\">ISTE \u2013 Higher Institute of Business Technology;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/106659369\">IPA \u2013 Autonomous Higher Institute of Polytechnic Studies<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/932589\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISACE \u2013 Higher Institute of Administration, Communication and Business<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/1519595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISIG \u2013 Higher Institute of Informatics and Management<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/878280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISMM \u2013 Higher Institute of Applied Mathematics<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/2119311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISPI \u2013 International Polytechnic Institute<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/974744\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNI \u2013 Independent University<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/2119311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UI \u2013 International University<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/2119311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UIFF \u2013 International University of Figueira da Foz;<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\">Free University of Lisbon;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\">Free University of Porto;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/3289345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modern University of Lisbon<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/3289345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modern University \u2013 Dinensino Beja<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/3289345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modern University \u2013 Dinensino Set\u00fabal<\/a> .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"title\">Legislation<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/640244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Law No. 62\/2007, of September 10<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Establishes the legal regime for higher education institutions, regulating in particular their constitution, attributions and organization, the functioning and competence of their bodies and, also, the public tutelage and supervision of the State over them, within the framework of their autonomy. Articles 56, 58, 153 and 156.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"in-desktop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tabs-navigation\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"--is-active\"><button>IES, IP&#039;s competence in issuing documentation.<\/button><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><button>Request for issuance of documentation to IES, IP.<\/button><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><button>Sending\/Delivering the documentation<\/button><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><button>Closed establishments whose essential documentation is held by IES, IP.<\/button><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><button>Legislation<\/button><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tabs-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content --is-active\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"title\">IES, IP&#039;s competence in issuing documentation.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>It is now the responsibility of IES, IP, in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 58 of Law no. 62\/2007, of September 10 (Legal regime of higher education institutions), as the entity in charge of safeguarding the fundamental documentation of some closed higher education establishments, to issue documentation relating to the period of operation of the establishment, developing a certification activity, which is merely declarative, and can only certify what is contained in the documentary archives, i.e., the academic records, namely:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Documents proving the students&#039; academic status;<\/li>\n<li>Documents certifying teaching activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"title\">Request for issuance of documentation to IES, IP.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p><strong>The requested documentation is issued in digital format.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For each request for documentation, the corresponding <strong>online form must be completed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The application must be made by the applicant themselves, since the documentation issued by IES, IP is of a nominal and personal nature. If the applicant is unable to submit the application, a document justifying this inability must be attached, as well as a power of attorney duly authenticated by a notary or lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>For the issuance of documentation, fees are charged as set out in Notice No. 5438\/2025\/2, of February 26, which must be paid according to the Multibanco reference that will be generated after the process is received.<\/p>\n<p>The fees to be charged are those listed in the fee schedule for each of the different types of requests. There are fixed amounts for some types of documentation, while others are variable. When there are variable fees, it is necessary to pay the initial amount after submitting the request, and the final amount will only be communicated once the process is completed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"title\">Sending\/Delivering the documentation<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p>The requested documentation should be sent by email to the address provided on the form.<\/p>\n<p>Original diplomas can be delivered in person or sent by registered mail with return receipt requested. IES, IP is not responsible for any damage, loss, or misplacement of the shipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"title\">Closed establishments whose essential documentation is held by IES, IP.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><ul>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/2767276\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISTC \u2013 Institute of Transport and Communications<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\">IPES \u2013 Portuguese Institute of Higher Studies;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\">ISTE \u2013 Higher Institute of Business Technology;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/106659369\">IPA \u2013 Autonomous Higher Institute of Polytechnic Studies<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/932589\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISACE \u2013 Higher Institute of Administration, Communication and Business<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/1519595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISIG \u2013 Higher Institute of Informatics and Management<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/878280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISMM \u2013 Higher Institute of Applied Mathematics<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/2119311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISPI \u2013 International Polytechnic Institute<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/974744\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNI \u2013 Independent University<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/2119311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UI \u2013 International University<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/2119311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UIFF \u2013 International University of Figueira da Foz;<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\">Free University of Lisbon;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\">Free University of Porto;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/3289345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modern University of Lisbon<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/3289345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modern University \u2013 Dinensino Beja<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li class=\"rteindent1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/conteudo\/3289345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modern University \u2013 Dinensino Set\u00fabal<\/a> .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"title\">Legislation<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dre.pt\/application\/file\/640244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Law No. 62\/2007, of September 10<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Establishes the legal regime for higher education institutions, regulating in particular their constitution, attributions and organization, the functioning and competence of their bodies and, also, the public tutelage and supervision of the State over them, within the framework of their autonomy. Articles 56, 58, 153 and 156.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<section id=\"Reconhecimento-Profissional\" class=\"content-block b-text --bg-white --padding-v-default --width-normal\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-section-intro --align-left\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"headline-1\">Professional Recognition<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text c-description\"><p>Professional recognition consists of authorization, by a competent authority (Ministry, Order, Professional Association, etc.), to practice a specific regulated profession or professional activity.<\/p>\n<p>It is regulated by <a href=\"http:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/PT\/TXT\/PDF\/?uri=CELEX:32005L0036&amp;from=PT\">Directive 2005\/36\/EC<\/a> of the European Parliament and of the Council, as amended by <a href=\"http:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/LexUriServ\/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2013:354:0132:0170:PT:PDF\">Directive 2013\/55\/EC<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>Through this Directive, a Member State recognizes, for access to and practice of a regulated profession, professional qualifications acquired in one or more other Member States that enable the holder to practice the same profession therein.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regulated professions and their respective competent authorities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can find a list of regulated professions and their respective competent authorities in <a href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/regprof\/index.cfm?action=regprofs\">the European Commission&#039;s database of regulated professions<\/a> .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>National coordinator of Directive 2005\/36\/EC<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgert.gov.pt\/dgert\">https:\/\/www.dgert.gov.pt\/dgert<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directorate-General for Employment and Labour Relations<\/p>\n<p>London Square, No. 2 \u2013 5th floor<\/p>\n<p>1949-056 LISBON<\/p>\n<p>Telephone: +351 21 844 14 71<\/p>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\n<pre class=\"notranslate\"><code class=\"notranslate\">https:\/\/app.powerbi.com\/view?r=eyJrIjoiOGJkNDRkYTEtMmNiMy00ODIwLTkwYjgtNmMyZDY5MDgwZGU1IiwidCI6IjBhMWRkYTg3LTEyNmEtNDE1ZS05NzNjLWIwZWY3OGEwYjM5NSIsImMiOjh9<\/code><\/pre>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/app.powerbi.com\/view?r=eyJrIjoiOGJkNDRkYTEtMmNiMy00ODIwLTkwYjgtNmMyZDY5MDgwZGU1IiwidCI6IjBhMWRkYTg3LTEyNmEtNDE1ZS05NzNjLWIwZWY3OGEwYjM5NSIsImMiOjh9<\/p>","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5062","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - 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