International students

All students who do not have Portuguese nationality are eligible for International Student Status, with the exception of: nationals of a member state of the European Union (they can apply to the National Competition for Access to Higher Education as students with foreign qualifications); family members of Portuguese nationals or nationals of a member state …

What are the maximum number of ECTS credits I can enroll for when enrolled full-time and part-time?

For full-time students: 60 + 18 ECTS credits. When enrolled in higher education for the second time (or more), the student may enroll in curricular units from the current or previous curricular year, for a total of 60 ECTS, and in more curricular units up to a maximum of 18 ECTS per year, from the …

When do I choose tuition regime (full or partial)?

At the time of enrollment or registration, at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of the access regime. The student’s request for part-time status is valid for one academic year. Students can request a change from full-time to part-time student status at the time of enrollment or registration for each academic year, and vice …

How do I choose my system of attendance and tuition fees (full-time or part-time)?

The full-time regime is intended for all students with no other occupation than their higher education course, so that the time needed to complete the course or cycle of studies in which they are enrolled does not exceed its normal duration. The part-time regime should only be chosen when the student has another activity that …

I'm enrolled in a Master's degree and I just need to complete my dissertation. Is my tuition fee the same as all other full-time Master's students?

Yes, with the exception of cases where simultaneously: It is at least the second enrollment in this curricular unit; You only need to pass this subject to complete the course.

I'm enrolled in an UPB course or cycle of studies. Can I enroll in single-standing course units from other courses and study cycles?

Yes. However, enrollment in single-standing course units by a full-time or part-time UPB student is subject to the corresponding ECTS credit limits and rules stipulated, respectively, in articles 11 and 14 of the General Enrollment and Registration Regulations and described in the answer to FAQ no. 1.

I'm not enrolled in any UPB course or study cycle or I've never even attended higher education. Can I enroll in single-standing course units in UPB's courses and study cycles?

Yes. UPB offers the possibility of enrolling in curricular units of its higher professional technical courses, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees to all interested parties, regardless of whether or not they are enrolled in a higher education course. Enrollment in single-standing course units by anyone not enrolled in an UPB course or cycle of studies is …