General Admission
Portuguese and European Union students with proficiency in the Portuguese language may apply between June and August 2026 for the Undergraduate Degrees in Economics and Management.
The 2026 Admissions Notice may be consulted for further information regarding deadlines, requirements, and other essential details for applicants under the General Admission regime.
2026
1st Period:
Applications: June 1 to July 21
Official results: July 28
Enrolment period: July 28 to August 2
2nd Period:
Applications: July 22 to August 9
Official results: August 12
Enrolment period: August 12 to August 14
Applications must be submitted online through the Universidade Católica Portuguesa website.
Applications to CATÓLICA-LISBON are independent from the Portuguese National Higher Education Admission Process (applications to public universities).
Applicants who are not admitted during the 1st application phase will automatically transition to the 2nd application phase.
Students applying with National Exams from the 2nd examination phase of the previous year will only be considered during the 2nd application phase of 2026.
International Student Status
Students applying under the International Student Status, namely those who do not hold European Union nationality or who have not resided in Portugal for more than two years, must submit the completed and signed Declaration of Honour, as well as demonstrate proficiency in Portuguese.
Applications open on December 3rd, 2025 and close on April 29th, 2026.
Applications must be submitted online through the Universidade Católica Portuguesa website.
The 2026 Admissions Notice may be consulted for further information regarding deadlines, requirements, and other essential details for applicants under the International Student Status.
Transfer Applications
Transfer applications open on December 3, 2025 and close on April 29, 2026.
Results will be announced on May 11, 2026.
Eligible students have the opportunity to apply through this institution/course transfer pathway, benefiting from a flexible admission route tailored to their academic journey. Please refer to the Admissions Notice for further information regarding eligibility criteria, deadlines, and application requirements.
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Degree Holders
Applications for Degree Holders open on December 3, 2025 and close on April 29, 2026. Please refer to Admissions Notice for further information regarding deadlines, eligibility criteria, and application requirements..
Entrance Exams 2026/2027
(19) Mathematics A + (04) Economics
(19) Mathematics A + (11) History
(19) Mathematics A + (09) Geography
(19) Mathematics A + (06) Philosophy
(19) Mathematics A + (07) Physics and Chemistry
(19) Mathematics A + (18) Portuguese