Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
About UCP
Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) — private non-profit university. It is located in Lisbon, Portugal. The higher education institution is considered one of the youngest in the country, as it was founded in 1967. UCP is working closely with European University Association (EUA), International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), AULP, FUCE, CRUP.
The university is among the top-940 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking.
UCP does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Agriculture & Forestry | 235 |
Arts & Humanities | 480 |
Social Sciences & Management | 485 |

UCP tuition fees
The academic calendar at UCP is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at UCP will cost local citizens a minimum of 1,029 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 1,233 USD per year. The educational institution helps with tuition fees through financial support programs. They are available to local and international students. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
Study programs at UCP
Economics & Business Management
Economics and Finance
Social Sciences & Management
Economics and Finance
Other
Economics and Management
International Undergraduate Program in Management
Law
International Business Law
Law in a Digital Economy
Law in a European and Global Context
Computer Science & IT
Law in a Digital Economy
Social Sciences & Management
Communication Studies
Culture Studies
Economics
Finance
Governance, Leadership and Democracy Studies
Humanities
Culture Studies
Economics & Business Management
Business
Business Analytics
Finance
International Business Law
International Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Biotechnology and Innovation
Applied Sciences & Professions
Biotechnology and Innovation
Food Engineering
Engineering & Technology
Biomedical Engineering
Food Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology and Innovation
Food Engineering
Other
Business Economics
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Humanities
Culture Studies
Law
Global PhD Programme
Social Sciences & Management
Culture Studies
Other
Biotechnology

Bachelor degree at UCP
Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 7. The TOEFL score is not lower than 80.
Master's degree at UCP
In order to enroll at UCP for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 100. IELTS — 7 or higher.
Doctorate degree at UCP
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 100 points. The minimum score for IELTS is 7.
UCP campus
The campus of UCP is located in Lisbon. This is a fairly large city that opens up many opportunities for students: from cafes, restaurants and other entertainment to internships at large companies. But an urban campus can also be a disadvantage, because big city life distracts some students from their studies. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at UCP. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.

What to do after graduation
After graduation from the university, students can stay in the country for 1 year. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. Graduates of UCP are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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