Over 23 Years Old
Candidates, whether or not they have completed secondary education, who will have reached the age of 23 by 31 December of the year preceding the exam for those aged 23 and over.
Current Phase
3rd phase
Start
2026-05-23
End
2026-07-21
In compliance with the provisions of the law (Decree-Law 64/2006 – regulating access to higher education for mature students over 23), these exams are intended to assess the capacity of candidates aged 23 and over to attend a bachelor's degree course at a higher education institution. The assessment of all candidates includes:
- An appraisal of academic and professional curriculum;
- An interview to assess the candidate's motivation;
- A theoretical and/or practical exam to evaluate the knowledge and skills essential for entry into higher education.
Note: The exam is valid for the academic year in which the application is submitted.
Applications Calendar
| Application period | Publication of placement results | Enrolment and registration deadline | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phases | Start | End | ||
| 1st | 05/01/2026 | 27/03/2026 | 06/05/2026 | 13/05/2026 |
| 2nd | 28/03/2026 | 22/05/2026 | 23/06/2026 | 01/07/2026 |
| 3rd | 23/05/2026 | 21/07/2026 | 23/07/2026 | 30/07/2026 |
| 4th | 22/07/2026 | 11/08/2026 | 13/08/2026 | 20/08/2026 |
| 5th | 12/08/2026 | 01/09/2026 | 03/09/2026 | 10/09/2026 |
| 6th | 02/09/2026 | 15/09/2026 | 17/09/2026 | 24/09/2026 |
| 7th | 16/09/2026 | 06/10/2026 | 08/10/2026 | 15/10/2026 |
Applications Calendar
| Exam Registration Period | Period for Written Exams and Interviews | Exam Results Consultation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions | Start | End | Start | End | Dates |
| 1st | 05/01/2026 | 27/02/2026 | 09/03/2026 | 13/03/2026 | 27/03/2026 |
| 2nd | 28/02/2026 | 24/04/2026 | 04/05/2026 | 08/05/2026 | 22/05/2026 |
| 3rd | 25/04/2026 | 29/05/2026 | 08/06/2026 | 12/06/2026 | 22/06/2026 |
| 4th | 30/05/2026 | 30/06/2026 | 06/07/2026 | 10/07/2026 | 21/07/2026 |
| 5th | 01/07/2026 | 28/08/2026 | 07/09/2026 | 11/09/2026 | 16/09/2026 |
Documents to be Submitted – Application via Exam Registration
Identification Document
Citizen Card or an identification document valid in Portugal.
Medical Statement (Bachelor’s in Physical Education)
Evidence of meeting the Group E prerequisite – Functional and Physical Fitness, in accordance with Resolution no. 454/2026, of 10 April (compulsory at the time of enrolment).
Curriculum Vitae
Dated and signed Curriculum Vitae, detailing academic and professional background.
Academic Certificate
Academic certificate or school transcript, in case secondary education has not been completed.
Additional Training Certificates
Documents for additional training (optional).
Portfolio
To be submitted on the day of the interview, applicable to the Bachelor’s in Photography.
Documents to be Submitted - Application with an Exam Taken at Another Higher Education Institution
Identification Document
Citizen Card or a valid identification document in Portugal.
Medical Statement (Bachelor’s in Physical Education)
Evidence of meeting the Group E prerequisite – Functional and Physical Fitness, in accordance with Resolution no. 454/2026, of 10 April (compulsory at the time of enrolment).
Curriculum Vitae
Updated, dated, and signed, detailing your academic and professional background.
Academic Certificate
And Additional Training Certificate(s) (optional).
Proof of Completion of the Entrance Exam for Mature Students (Over 23s)
Identifying the course applied for, a description of the exams taken, their marks, and the final grade.
Exam Paper and Copy of the Written Exam
Taken at another institution.
Portfolio
To be submitted on the day of the interview, applicable to the Bachelor’s in Photography.
Métodos de Pagamento
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Application Dates
Application Fees
Over the age of 23 (enrolment for internal exame)
225€
Over the age of 23 (having done external exam)
225€
