Enrolment and registration
Enrolment ('Matrícula') is the act by which candidates formalize their status as students of a certain degree at Universidade Aberta....
Pedagogical Model
E-learning and the Virtual Pedagogical Model® In April 2026, the Open University will present an update to its pedagogical model,...
Pedagogical Council
The Pedagogical Council is the collegiate body that assists and supports the Rector in coordinating the teaching and learning activities...
Equivalences and Creditation of Competencies
Creditation of competencies refers always to an ongoing degree and may be required by students enrolled in that degree. 1st...
Applications
1st Cycle Application modalities and periods Specific access Over 23 years old (ACFES) Direct access Readmission and change of institution...
Evaluation
Evaluation modes Students must choose the evaluation mode they intend to carry out - continuous or final evaluation - during...
Academic Information
Teaching model Level tests in foreign languages Enrolment and registrations Evaluation Exam locations in Portugal Exam locations abroad (more…)
Applications: 3rd Cycle
Candidates to doctoral degrees have to be in one of the following academic situations: Hold a master's degree or legal...
Applications: 1st Cycle | Over 23 years old (ACFES)
Access for people over 23 years old (ACFES) is meant for any person who gathers the following conditions: 1. Completed...
Applications: 2nd Cycle
Candidates to master degrees have to be in one of the following academic situations: Hold a bachelor degree or a...
Applications: 1st Cycle | Specific Access
Specific Access is meant for any person who gathers the following conditions: 1. Age a) Be at least 21 years...
Applications: 1st Cycle | Direct Access
Direct Access is intended for people who are already qualified with an academic degree in higher education: candidates with an...
Declarations, Certificates, Diplomas, and Graduation Letters
Universidade Aberta makes available, free of charge and without the need for a request, the student card and the enrolment/registration...
Accessibility
In 2008 Universidade Aberta created the Accessibilities Project to support students with special educative needs. The project aims at promoting...
Support Network
Universidade Aberta promotes a decentralized organizational structure, which provides close contact with society in general and with its students and...
European doctoral degree
The European doctoral degree is a title associated with the Doctorate degree awarded by the European universities – it is...
Level Tests in Foreign Language
Foreign Language Level Exams By decision of the Pedagogical Council, no. 18/CP/2026, the Foreign Language level exam is suspended starting...
Theses and dissertations
Master and doctoral students must access the personal area and submit documentation at Teses e Dissertações, within the deadlines established...
Diploma Supplement
The Diploma Supplement is a document that complements the diploma awarded at the end of a formal study program and...