International Student - Ecuador

Applications for the International Student Special Competition for undergraduate and integrated master courses

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Candidates with a Bachillerato

 

Holders of Bachillerato

Minimum score of 7 out of 10

Course Entry exams and prerequisites
Agronomy Scientific Domain
Basic Education Linguistic Domain and Mathematical Domain
Biochemistry Scientific Domain
Bioengineering Scientific Domain and Mathematical Domain
Biology Scientific Domain
Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences Scientific Domain or Mathematical Domain
Biomedical Sciences Scientific Domain or Mathematical Domain
Biotechnology Scientific Domain or Mathematical Domain
Business Administration Mathematical Domain or Social Domain
Civil Engineering Scientific Domain and Mathematical Domain
Communication Design Social Domain
Communication Sciences Linguistic Domain or Social Domain
Cultural Heritage and Archaeological Linguistic Domain or Social Domain
Dietetics and Nutrition Scientific Domain or Mathematical Domain
Economics Linguistic Domain or Mathematical Domain or Social Domain
Educational Sciences and Training Linguistic Domain or Social Domain
Electrical and Computer Engineering Scientific Domain and Mathematical Domain
Food Engineering Scientific Domain and Mathematical Domain
Hotel Management Mathematical Domain or Social Domain
Informatics Scientific Domain and Mathematical Domain
Landscape Architecture Scientific Domain or Social Domain
Languages and Intercultural Communication Linguistic Domain
Languages, Literatures and Cultures Linguistic Domain
Management Mathematical Domain or Social Domain
Management (evening classes) Mathematical Domain or Social Domain
Management (Portimão) Mathematical Domain or Social Domain
Management (Portimão, evening classes) Mathematical Domain or Social Domain
Marine and Coastal Management Scientific Domain or Mathematical Domain
Marine Biology Scientific Domain or Mathematical Domain
Marketing Linguistic Domain or Mathematical Domain or Social Domain
Mathematics Applied to Economics and Management Mathematical Mastery
Mechanical Engineering Scientific Domain and Mathematical Domain
Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Scientific Domain or Mathematical Domain
Moving Image Social Domain
Nursing Scientific Domain
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Integrated Master) Scientific Domain
Pharmacy Scientific Domain or Mathematical Domain
Psychology Linguistic Domain or Scientific Domain or Mathematical Domain or Social Domain
Social Education Social Domain
Sociology Linguistic Domain or Social Domain
Sports Linguistic Domain or Scientific Domain or Mathematical Domain
Systems Engineering and Computer Technologies Scientific Domain and Mathematical Domain
Tourism Linguistic Domain or Mathematical Domain or Social Domain
Tourism (Portimão) Linguistic Domain or Mathematical Domain or Social Domain
Visual Arts Social Domain

General Inquiries

International Student is considered the candidate who does not have Portuguese nationality.​​​​​

International Student Status does not cover students:

  • Nationals of a Member State of the European Union

  • Relatives of Portuguese or nationals of a Member State of the European Union, regardless of their nationality

  • Who, not being nationals of a Member State of the European Union, have legally resided in Portugal for more than two years uninterruptedly, on January 1 of the year in which they intend to enter higher education, as well as the children residing with them, the residence time for study is not relevant for this purpose

  • That they are beneficiaries, on January 1 of the year in which they intend to enter higher education, with equal status of rights and duties attributed under the international treaty granted between the Portuguese State and the State of which they are nationals

  • Who require admission through special access and admission regimes regulated and organized by the Portuguese Government's Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES)

  • Who are attending UAlg under an international mobility program, exchange agreements for that purpose, or a cycle of studies in association with one or more foreign higher education institutions

Dual Nationality Students

  • If a student with two or more nationalities, not including Portuguese nationality, has the nationality of another Member State of the European Union and of a non-EU country, he/she may choose one of them
     
  • In the case provided for in the previous number, if he/she chooses non-EU nationality, he/she will maintain his/her status as an international student until the end of the study cycle in which he/she is initially enrolled or to which he/she transits, even if, during the course of the study cycle, he/she is granted the status of equality of rights and duties under the terms of an international treaty signed between the Portuguese State and the State of which he/she is a national. If you choose the nationality of a European Union State you will not be covered by the International Student Statute and therefore cannot apply through this Contest.

 

Relatives of Portuguese or nationals of a Member State of the European Union are understood, regardless of their nationality:

a) The spouse of a citizen of the European Union

b) The partner with whom a European Union citizen lives in a de facto union, established under the law, or with whom the European Union citizen has a permanent relationship, duly certified by the competent authority of the Member State where he resides

c) The direct descendant under the age of 21 or who is in charge of a citizen of the European Union, as well as that of the spouse or partner, in accordance with point b)

d) The direct ascendant who is in charge of a citizen of the European Union, as well as that of the spouse or partner according to paragraph b)

If you are a Lusodescendant Candidate you should consult the information here.

  • The candidate will have to prove, by means of a certificate, the domain independent of the language in which the course is taught, under the terms foreseen for levels B1 and B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
  • If the candidate has only one corresponding to the B1 level of the CEECRL, he / she must successfully attend an annual course of the language of instruction, taught at UAlg
  • If the student does not have certification of the level of mastery of the language of instruction, the application to the competition is conditioned to the accomplishment with the use of a test of the language of instruction, in calendar, time and place to be advertised, subject to the fee and emoluments table. from UAlg
  • The command of the language is not applicable to candidates who have attended secondary education or equivalent, in the language of instruction
     

OBS.: The University of Algarve has an exam center, in collaboration with the Center for Evaluation and Certification of Portuguese as a Foreign Language (CAPLE), from the University of Lisbon, which aims to certify foreign candidates for the required levels.

  • Nationality
  • Hold a qualification which, in the country in which it was obtained, entitles you to the right to apply and enter higher education in that country, or hold a Portuguese secondary education diploma or equivalent
  • Level of knowledge required of the language in which the teaching of this study cycle is taught (not applicable to candidates who have attended secondary / high school in Portuguese)
  • ​Entry exams required for each course

Weighting System:

  • Classification of secondary education or equivalent: 65%
  • Average classification of entrance exams or equivalent: 35%

Application calendar for 2024/2025

1st Phase (1)  
Applications 03-01-2024 to 02-02-2024
Validation and ranking of applications 05 to 16-02-2024
Publication of results 19-02-2024
Complaint 19 to 20-02-2024
Complaint results 27-02-2024
Registration 20-02 to 08-03-2024
2nd Phase (1)  
Applications 01-04-2024 to 30-04-2024
Validation and ranking of applications 02 to 10-05-2024
Publication of results 13-05-2024
Complaint 13 to 14-05-2024
Complaint results 21-05-2024
Registration 14 to 31-05-2024

(1) For candidates who have taken the UAlg-recognised higher education entrance exam in their country or who have taken/will take the entrance exam at the University of the Algarve.

Application fee

50 Euros, for each course.
Payment of the fee must be made before submitting the application. Payment details are available on the application platform.

Online Application

 

Academic Year 2023/2024

Course Vacancies
  3rd Phase (2)
Agronomy 7
Biochemistry 5
Bioengineering 3
Biology 11
Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences 2
Biomedical Sciences 0
Biotechnology 6
Business Administration 10
Civil Engineering 20
Communication Design 1
Communication Sciences 0
Cultural Heritage and Archaeological 8
Dietetics and Nutrition 1
Economics 10
Educational Sciences and Training 0
Electrical and Computer Engineering 20
Hotel Management 7
Informatics 3
Landscape Architecture 9
Languages and Intercultural Communication 9
Languages, Literatures and Cultures 13
Management (Faro) 0
Management (Faro evening classes) 3
Management (Portimão) 0
Management (Portimão, evening classes) 4
Marine and Coastal Management 9
Marine Biology 19
Marketing 1
Mathematics Applied to Economics and Management 1
Mechanical Engineering 21
Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy 2
Moving Image 0
Nursing 0
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Integrated Master) 1
Pharmacy 0
Psychology 0
Social Education 0
Sociology 5
Sports 0
Systems Engineering and Computer Technologies 8
Tourism 1
Tourism (Portimão) 2
Visual Arts 0

(1) Vacancies may change due to vacancy release

(2) In phase 3, priority is given to serial candidates through the Program SUPERNOVA

The following documents must be attached to the application form:

  • Simple photocopy of passport or identification document
  • Declaration on honor that it meets the conditions required
  • Document proving the completion of Portuguese secondary education or equivalent, or the necessary and sufficient qualification for access to higher education in the country of origin, duly certified by the competent authorities
  • Document proving the classification obtained
  • Proof of language proficiency in the language of instruction
     

NOTE: With the exception of a simple photocopy of the passport or identification document, the documents must be translated into Portuguese or English, whenever they are not issued in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish, and endorsed by the consular service or presented with the apposition of the Apostille of the Hague Convention by the competent authority of the State from which they originate. Exceptionally recognized documentation may be accepted when there is no diplomatic or consular representation on site. When applying, documents do not need to be authenticated, authentication is only required later.

Academic year 2023/2024

The tuition fee (annual academic fee) for the academic year 2023/24 varies between 1 500 and 4 500 Euros, and can be paid up to a maximum of 10 monthly fees. 
 

Course International Student CPLP and Latin America
Agronomy 4 500€ 1 500€
Basic Education 3 500€ 2 000€
Biochemistry 4 500€ 3 500€
Bioengineering 4 500€ 1 500€
Biology 4 500€ 3 500€
Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences 4 500€ 4 500€
Biomedical Sciences 4 500€ 4 500€
Biotechnology 4 500€ 3 500€
Business Administration 3 500€ 2 500€
Civil Engineering 4 500€ 1 500€
Communication Design 3 500€ 3 500€
Communication Sciences 3 500€ 3 500€
Cultural Heritage and Archaeological 3 500€ 2 000€
Dietetics and Nutrition 4 500€ 4 500€
Economics 3 500€ 2 500€
Educational Sciences and Training 3 500€ 2 000€
Electrical and Computer Engineering 4 500€ 1 500€
Food Engineering 4 500€ 1 500€
Hotel Management 3 500€ 2 500€
Informatics  4 500€ 3 500€
Landscape Architecture 4 500€ 1 500€
Languages and Intercultural Communication 3 500€ 2 000€
Languages, Literatures and Cultures 3 500€ 2 000€
Management 3 500€ 2 500€
Management (Evening Classes) 3 500€ 2 500€
Management (Portimão) 3 500€ 2 500€
Management (Portimão, Evening Classes) 3 500€ 2 500€
Marine and Coastal Management 4 500€ 1 500€
Marine Biology 4 500€ 4 000€
Marketing 3 500€ 2 500€
Mathematics Applied to Economics and Management 4 500€ 3 500€
Mechanical Engineering 4 500€ 1 500€
Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy 4 500€ 4 500€
Moving Image 3 500€ 3 500€
Nursing 4 500€ 4 500€
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Integrated Master) 4 500€ 3 500€
Pharmacy 4 500€ 4 500€
Psychology 3 500€ 3 500€
Social Education 3 500€ 2 000€
Sociology 3 500€ 2 000€
Sports 3 500€ 2 500€
Systems Engineering and Computer Technologies 4 500€ 1 500€
Tourism 3 500€ 2 500€
Tourism (Portimão) 3 500€ 2 500€
Visual Arts 3 500€ 2 500€

Other Forms of Entry

As the education systems are different in each country, candidates will be able to substitute entrance exams:

  • By proof of admission from your country of origin that has national validation
  • By local level tests that have validation or recognition, at national level, in the candidate's country of origin (only applicable to countries where proof is not required for entry into higher education)
  • In any case, the tests / exams performed must be the same as the entrance exams and their ownership certified by the competent authority of the country in which it was obtained
  • Candidates can also choose to take Portuguese entrance exams as self-proposed students, in Portugal or at a Portuguese school abroad
  • General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) holders who have taken at least three subjects in the A-Level exams, with at least a B grade in each of them, can also apply. disciplines corresponding to entrance exams and grades equal to or higher than C in other subjects
  • In other situations where access to higher education is not proven through an entrance test equivalent to the previous ones specified, candidates must perform entrance tests organized by UAlg, within the deadlines and places stipulated for that purpose, the admission note being the final grade obtained in the test  

International candidates without access conditions:

Course Entry exams and prerequisites
Agronomy Biology
Basic Education Mathematics or Biology 
Biochemistry Biology
Bioengineering Biology or Mathematics
Biology Biology
Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences Biology
Biomedical Sciences Biology
Biotechnology Biology or Chemistry
Business Administration Mathematics
Civil Engineering Mathematics
Communication Design Drawing
Communication Sciences  Portuguese 
Cultural Heritage and Archaeological History
Dietetics and Nutrition Biology
Economics Mathematics
Educational Sciences and Training Sociology or Portuguese
Electrical and Computer Engineering Mathematics 
Food Engineering Biology or Mathematics
Hotel Management Economics or Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
Informatics Mathematics
Landscape Architecture Biology or Drawing or History
Languages and Communication Portuguese
Languages, Literatures and Cultures Portuguese
Management Economics or Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
Management (evening classes) Economics or Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
Management (Portimão) Economics or Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
Management (Portimão, evening classes) Economics or Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
Marine and Coastal Management Biology or Mathematics
Marine Biology Biology
Marketing Economics or Mathematics
Mathematics Applied to Economics and Management Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering Mathematics
Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Biology 
Moving Image Drawing
Nursing Biology
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Integrated Master) Biology
Pharmacy Biology
Psychology Psychology or Biology or Portuguese
Social Education Portuguese
Sociology Sociology or Portuguese
Sports Physical Education*
Tourism English
Tourism (Portimão) English
Visual Arts Drawing

* Prerequisite B

 

 

Calendar of Entrance Exams

  Single phase (1)
Online Registration in the Entrance Exam *

13 a 31-03-2023

The Written Component of the Entrance Examination (2),(3)

18-04-2023, pelas 15h00 (GMT)

Announcement of the Results of the Written Component of the Entrance Exam

26-04-2023

Conducting the Interviews (3),(4)

02 e 03-05-2023

Results (5)

04-05-2023

Results Complaint

05-05-2023

Publication of the Results Complaint

08 a 10-05-2023

* Only candidates with an interview that validates the results obtained in the written component of the IP will be admitted to the seriation of the Special Competition for Access and Admission to the 1st cycle and Integrated Master's Degree under the International Student Statute at the University of Algarve. All the others will be excluded.

(1) Tests to be used in the 2nd and 3rd phases of the Special Competition for Access and Admission to the 1st cycle and Integrated Master's Degree under the International Student Statute at the University of Algarve.

(2) The tests to be taken are indicated in the annexes to the Regulation of the Special Competition for Access and Admission to the 1st Cycle and Integrated Master's Degree under the International Student Statute at the University of Algarve.

(3) The interviews will take place in an online format.

(4) The number of candidates admitted to the interview cannot exceed the double of the vacancies available for the 2nd phase of the Special Competition for Access and Admission in the 1st cycle and in the Integrated Master's Degree under the International Student Statute at the University of Algarve, in the respective study cycle, and the classification in the written component cannot be lower than 9.5 points.

(5) Only candidates with an interview that validates the results obtained in the written component of the entrance examination will be admitted to the seriation of the Special Competition for Access and Admission to the 1st cycle and Integrated Master's Degree under the International Student Statute at the University of Algarve. All the others will be excluded.

 

Online Registrations

Documentos

Regulamento do concurso especial de acesso e ingresso do estudante internacional a ciclos de estudo de licenciatura e mestrado integrado na UAlg
Regime de incentivos à inscrição de estudantes internacionais nos ciclos de estudos de formação inicial da UAlg

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