CATÓLICA-LISBON

First Application Round

The First Round of Applications will open on November 4th, 2pm (Lisbon Time).

We strongly recommend applying as early as possible to increase your chances of admission.

Important Note

Candidates can only apply once per intake.

If candidates have to apply for a Student Visa before starting the program, we recommend to apply as soon as possible due to the extended time it takes to receive the Visa.

Mandatory Documents

CV in English

Since we have a Qualitative Evaluation Process, the CV is the most valued document to evaluate a candidates profile. It is important to focus on:

1. Professional Experience - Work Experience and Internships

2. International Experience - Studying Abroad (Semester abroad, Summer Schools) and Internships/Working abroad

3. Extracurricular Activities - Volunteering, Sports, Clubs, Associations, Certifications, Courses, among others.

Transcript of Records

The Transcript of Records should contain the Courses, Grades and ECTS (Credits).

If an official Transcript is not accessible, candidates can submit screenshot from their student page.

Other Documents

GMAT

The GMAT is not a mandatory document for the application.

For the Finance Programs, it is a valued exam, which means that if candidates have a minimum score of 650 (GMAT) or 595 (GMAT Focus Edition), we recommend to upload it on the application.

English Proficiency

It is not mandatory to upload an English Certificate, but it is important to note that all of the classes will be taught in English so a good understanding of the Language is recommended.

Motivation Letters

Motivation Letters are only mandatory for Double Degree Applications. Applicants have to write a motivation letter for each Partner School they apply to.

Optional Documents

Documents like Recommendation Letters, Certificates or Diplomas are not mandatory but can be uploaded to the Other Documents Section available on the Application Platform.

Application Process

The application is done online through our Platform, where candidates can upload all the necessary information and documents (check Step 2)

1. Create an Account

Candidates must create an account using an active email address and choose a password. It is important to use a primary email since all communication related to the application and CATÓLICA-LISBON will be sent to this email.

2. Personal Information

Candidates should fill in the Personal Information section with all required details.

3. Apply for the Programs

Candidates will have the opportunity to apply to 3 MSc Programs by order of preference. The same situation applies when applying to the Double Degree.

4. Apply for the Scholarship

To apply for the CATÓLICA TOP + Scholarship, candidates must do so within the application form. This is the only way to apply for the scholarship. No additional documents are required.

5. Upload Mandatory Documents

Candidates will have to upload all the Mandatory documents as well as any other optional documents, if applicable.

6. Submit Application

Once all of the forms are filled in and all of the documents are uploaded. Candidates can submit their application.

After submission, candidates will have 72h to pay the application fee of 80€.

Important Notes

Candidates can only apply once per Intake. It is important to make sure that the application is complete before submitting, it is not possible to make changes to the application after submission.
 

Results

Results of the Application will be announced via email 2 weeks after the end of each Application Round.

The email can contain 1 of 3 outcomes:

1. Admission: The candidate is admitted to the MSc Program. This email will contain the results regarding the Program, Double Degree and Scholarship, if applicable.

2. Waitlist: The candidate's application will be evaluated on the next Round of Applications.

3. Rejection: The candidate was not admitted to the MSc Program.

Decision 

The candidate will choose to accept or not the proposal for the MSc Program. To accept, it is important to follow all the information available on the email and pay the Enrollment Fee (the deadline for the payment will be stated on the email).

Next steps

Admitted students will receive information from all the departments and professors during the following weeks.