Selection criteria 

At CATÓLICA-LISBON we expect MIF participants to be of exceptional quality.

We are looking for applicants who are willing to enhance their skills and performance through this program, and who will use it to successfully advance their careers. Applicants have to show the commitment, experience and the necessary motivation to both benefit from the MIF Program, as well as be valid contributors to the group.

We recommend that our applicants have at least 2.5 years of professional experience. The diversity of the student body and the richness of the professional experience they bring to the program are vital elements of the learning process. However, we do admit a limited number of outstanding Applicants with less than 2.5 years of working experience.

The CFA® exams, courses and the MIF study materials are in English. Therefore, mastery of the English language is necessary.

Application process

Applications are running until February 2019.

The following documents are needed to submit your application:

• Application form;
• Curriculum vitae (CV); maximum length: two pages;
• Statement of purpose;
• Photocopy of official university transcripts confirming your academic qualifications (originals will be confirmed by the MIF Office afterwards);
• One personal reference: it should be sent directly by the referee to the e-mail address of the admissions office;
• Proof of proficiency in English. Proficiency in English can be evaluated through previous academic or professional experience, an English Diploma or through scores in TOEFL or IELTS tests.

All documents should be sent to the admissions office by e-mail to finance@ucp.pt .

Review of application

Once your application is complete, it will be analyzed and we will contact you to schedule an interview with one of the Program Directors. We will subsequently get in touch to let you know whether you have been admitted or not.

Fees

The application to MIF is subject to an application fee of € 100 payable after submitting the application process.

In the academic year of 2019/2020, the cost is € 11,750* (eleven thousand and seven hundred and fifty euros). Students could pay the programme fully, at the beginning, or in 9 installments:

• March 2018: € 550 enrollment fee (CATÓLICA-LISBON Alumni and those who are admitted until the end of December 2018 are exempt of this fee);
• Between March 2019 and May 2020: 8 installments of € 1,400.

These amounts pertain only to the MIF Program and do not include the preparation of the master's thesis, which is priced at € 3,250. This fee may by updated.

As a student at CATÓLICA-LISBON, you will have access to special conditions when applying for a loan with Santander Totta Bank, to help finance your studies. Please visit the bank’s website for more information or ask us for a more direct contact.

* Universidade Católica Portuguesa is exempt from VAT.