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Holders of dual certification courses at secondary level and specialised artistic courses

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Decree-Law no. 11/2020, of 2 April, created special competitive processes for entry to higher education for holders of dual certification courses in secondary education and specialised artistic courses.

The University of Algarve is part of the following network of higher education institutions that coordinate this activity at regional level: SOUTH and ISLANDS Network 


Application rules for public higher education institutions for students who have completed secondary education through vocational training or specialised artistic courses: Ordinance No. 150/2020 of 22 June

 

Academic Year 2021/2022

People who have successfully completed the following courses can apply for entry to Bachelors and Masters courses:

  • Vocational courses
  • Apprenticeship courses
  • Education and training courses for young people
  • Sector-wide courses in the network of schools run by Turismo de Portugal, IP
  • Specialised artistic courses
  • Vocational training courses under the Youth Integration Programme of the Autonomous Region of the Azores
  • Specialised artistic courses at secondary level in the field of music
  • Courses taken in European Union Member States that are legally equivalent to Portuguese secondary education, awarding double certification, academic and vocational, and courses awarding level 4 qualifications under the European Qualifications Framework
  • Other non-Portuguese courses, legally equivalent to Portuguese secondary education, awarding double certification, academic and vocational

International students are not permitted to register for these tests. 

Enrolment in the knowledge assessment test (s) is independent of the application process for access to higher education. Therefore, it is important to keep in mind that:

  • Those who apply for the tests acquire the right to take them, resulting in a classification

  • Those who obtain a pass mark will be able to apply for undergraduate courses and integrated master's degrees taught at facilities belonging to the SOUTH and ISLANDS network that open places for this type of special competition

Applicants using this process will be able to apply simultaneously to the National Competition for Access to Higher Education, provided they have taken the national exams for access to this competitive process.

  Single phase
Registration for the tests 31-05-2021 to 23-06-2021
Posting of provisional lists of registered applicants 28-06-2021
Complaints regarding the provisional lists of registered applicants 29-06-2021 and 30-06-2021
Posting of the definitive lists of registered applicants until 05-07-2021
Date and time of the tests 12 July 2021 at 14.30 am
Posting of the results 21-07-2021
Exam consultation 22-07-2021 and 23-07-2021
Complaints regarding the exam results 23-07-2021 and 26-07-2021
Final results, for approval until 30-07-2021
Posting of the final results until 03-08-2021

 

Registration Fee

25 Euros

Theoretical or practical tests for assessing knowledge and skills make it possible to assess the ability of holders of dual certification courses in secondary education and specialised artistic courses to enter the cycle of studies to which they apply. These tests have a weighting of 30% in the final ranking.

The tests take place on the same day and at the same time in all institutions of the SOUTH and ISLANDS network. 

Secondary education and training area Course you can apply for Specific component of the entrance exam Vacancies
621 - Agricultural and Animal Production
622 - Flower Growing and Gardening
623 - Forestry and Hunting
541 - Food Industries
Agronomy Mathematics or Biology 4
761 - Support Services for Children and Youths
762 - Social Work and Guidance
Basic Education Mathematics for Social Sciences and Education 4
524 - Chemical Process Technology
541 - Food Industries
Biochemistry Mathematics or Biology 4
524 - Chemical Process Technology
541 - Food Industries
Bioengineering Mathematics or Biology 4
524 - Chemical Process Technology
541 - Food Industries
Biology Mathematics or Biology 4
524 - Chemical Process Technology
541 - Food Industries
Biotechnology Mathematics or Biology 4
544 - Extractive industries
581 - Architecture and Urbanism
582 - Civil Construction and Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Mathematics 4
212 - Performing Arts
213 - Audiovisuals and Media Production
214 - Design
Communication Design History of Culture and the Arts 4
213 - Audiovisuals and Media Production
322 - Libraries, archives and documentation (BAD)
Communication Sciences History of Culture and the Arts 4
225 - History and Archeology Cultural Heritage and Archaeological History of Culture and the Arts 4
521 - Metallurgy and Metalworking
522 - Electricity and Energy
523 - Electronics and Automation
525 - Motor Vehicle Construction and Repair
Electrical and Computer Engineering Mathematics 4
524 - Chemical Process Technology
541 - Food Industries
811 - Hotel and Restaurant Management
812 - Tourism and Leisure
Food Engineering Mathematics or Biology 4
811 - Hotel and Restaurant Management
812 - Tourism and Leisure
Hotel Management Economics or Mathematics 4
481 - Computer Sciences 
521 - Metallurgy and Metalworking
522 - Electricity and Energy
523 - Electronics and Automation
525 - Motor Vehicle Construction and Repair
Informatics Mathematics 4
544 - Extractive industries
581 - Architecture and Urbanism
582 - Civil Construction and Civil Engineering
Landscape Architecture Mathematics 4
341 - Commerce
342 - Marketing and Advertising
343 - Finance, Banks and Insurance
344 - Accounting and Taxation
345 - Management and Administration
346 - Secretaryship and Administrative Work
347 - Framework in the Organisation / Company
840 - Transport Services
Management Economics or Mathematics 4
341 - Commerce
342 - Marketing and Advertising
343 -  Finance, Banks and Insurance
344 - Accounting and Taxation
345 - Management and Administration
346 - Secretaryship and Administrative Work
347 - Framework in the Organisation / Company
840 - Transport Services
Management (evening classes) Economics or Mathematics 4
341 - Commerce
342 - Marketing and Advertising
343 - Finance, Banks and Insurance
344 - Accounting and Taxation
345 - Management and Administration
346 - Secretaryship and Administrative Work
347 - Framework in the Organisation / Company
840 - Transport Services
Management (Portimão) Economics or Mathematics 4
341 - Commerce
342 - Marketing and Advertising
343 - Finance, Banks and Insurance
344 - Accounting and Taxation
345 - Management and Administration
346 - Secretaryship and Administrative Work
347 - Framework in the Organisation / Company
840 - Transport Services
Management (Portimão, evening classes) Economics or Mathematics 4
623 - Forestry and Hunting
850 - Environmental Protection
Marine and Coastal Management Mathematics 4
524 - Chemical Process Technology
541 - Food Industries
Marine Biology Mathematics or Biology 4
341 - Commerce
342 - Marketing and Advertising
343 - Finance, Banks and Insurance
344 - Accounting and Taxation
345 - Management and Administration
346 - Secretaryship and Administrative Work
347 - Framework in the Organisation / Company
Marketing Economics or Mathematics 4
521 - Metallurgy and Metalworking
522 - Electricity and Energy
523 - Electronics and Automation
525 - Motor Vehicle Construction and Repair
Mechanical Engineering Mathematics 4
212 - Performing Arts
213 - Audiovisuals and Media Production
244 - Design
Moving Image History of Culture and the Arts 4
724 - Dental Sciences
725 - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies
726 - Therapy and Rehabilitation
727 - Pharmaceutical Sciences
729 - Health - Programmes not classed under another training area
Pharmacy Biology 4
761 - Support Services for Children and Youths
762 - Social Work and Guidance
Social Education Psychology 4
813 - Sports Sports* Economics or Psychology 4
811 - Hotel and Restaurant Management
812 - Tourism and Leisure
Tourism Economics or History of Culture and the Arts 4
811 - Hotel and Restaurant Management
812 - Tourism and Leisure
Tourism (Portimão) Economics or History of Culture and the Arts 5
214 - Design Visual Arts History of Culture and the Arts 4

* Prerequisite: Group B - Interpersonal communication


The test consists of 2 components:

  • Portuguese Language and Culture - held by all candidates - 1 hour duration
  • Specific Component - to be done by applicants depending on the double certification course/specialised artistic course they have completed and the degree course to which they intend to apply - duration of one hour

The marking scale for each component goes from 0 to 100.

  • The final mark is obtained by calculating the overall weighted average, with each component weighted at 50%
    Any applicant whose overall mark is less than 100 will be classed as “Fail”.
     
  • After taking the tests, you must submit an application on the DGES website. The date for this has yet to be determined.
     

Formula use to calculate results of applications: 
FM = 0.5 * Coursework + 0.3 * Theoretical exam mark + 0.2 * Final exam mark 
 

Obs.: If you want to apply for a degree that does not appear on this list, you will have to sit the entrance exams required for your desired course in order to be able to apply through the National Competition for Access to Higher Education. 

Registration for the tests is done online using the registration form. The documents you will need to upload are:

  • Copy of identification document
  • Tax Identification Number
  • Evidence of completion (or attendance if not yet completed) of the dual certification course in secondary education and specialised artistic courses awarding a level 4 qualification under the National Qualifications Framework.
  • Payment of fees to the amount of 25 euros

Resultados

 

NOTA: Os alunos colocados vão receber durante o dia de hoje, mail com as Instruções para a matrícula/Inscrição.

Documentos

Regulamento Específico do Concurso Especial de Acesso e Ingresso a ciclos de estudos na UAlg por Estudantes Titulares dos Cursos de Dupla Titulação de Ensino Secundário e Cursos Artísticos Especializados​​​​​​​

See how to apply through the Competitive Process for Access to Higher Education for Holders of Vocational Qualifications, after completing the entrance exam