Level recognition is the act that allows for the recognition, by comparability, individually, of a foreign higher education degree or diploma as having a level corresponding to an academic degree or diploma of Portuguese higher education.
Where and how to order
- Public Higher Education Institutions
- Directorate-General for Higher Education
Recognition is requested by the Diploma holder by completing an online form.
Necessary documentation
In accordance with paragraph 2 of article 4 of Decree-Law no. 66/2018, you must submit a document that clearly proves that the degree or diploma was awarded, namely:
- Copy of the Diploma or document issued by the foreign higher education institution proving ownership of the degree or diploma for which recognition is required, authenticated by the competent authorities for the purpose
- Simple copy of the document issued by the foreign higher education institution with a degree or diploma registration number, in the case of foreign higher education institutions that have centralized records that can be consulted by means of a unique identifier
- Diploma or certificate issued by the foreign higher education institution, in original version, proof of ownership of the degree or diploma for which recognition is required
- Document issued by the foreign higher education institution containing the curricular units in which the applicant obtained approval, and which led to the obtaining of the degree or diploma to which he / she is applying for recognition, as well as the respective program contents, the duration of the studies leading to the obtaining of the degree and the respective final classification
- In the case of a degree corresponding to the master level, a digital or digitized copy of the dissertation defended or the project work, or the internship report
- In the case of a degree corresponding to the level of doctor, a digital or digitized copy of the thesis defended, except when it has been replaced by other research works, works or artistic achievements, in which case the digital or digitized documents must be delivered. appropriate elements to know the content of the research carried out and the foundations that explain the process of conception and elaboration, the research capacity, and its framework in the evolution of knowledge in the domain in which it is inserted
Note : If it is not possible to upload all mandatory documents on the DGES platform, they must be sent by email to acad@ualg.pt, duly identified with the applicant's name and case number.
Fees:
The fee amount is defined by the fee table (see Documents box below).
Deadlines
Maximum of 90 days after the complete instruction of the process.
In level recognition processes with precedence
Maximum of 30 days after the complete instruction of the process.
