Master’s Applications
Master’s Applications
If you want to study for a master’s programme at Politécnico de Leiria, you must apply via the Applications Portal.
Make sure you have all your supporting documents scanned and ready to upload.
Who can apply
- Holders of a bachelor’s degree.
- Holders of a foreign higher academic degree, that was awarded after accomplishing a 1st cycle of studies, and is structured according to the principles of the Bologna Process in an adhering country to this process.
- Holders of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognised to meet the goals of the bachelor’s degree by the Politécnico de Leiria’s Scientific Council.
- In duly justified cases, holders of a scientific or professional curriculum, which is recognised as attesting the capacity to accomplish this cycle of studies by the Politécnico de Leiria’s Scientific Council.
Fees
When submitting your application, you will have to pay a 60€ fee.
Tuition fees vary depending on the master’s programme, so always check the master’s webpage for more detailed information.
In the first application phase, merit scholarships are available for international students, which may include a tuition fee reduction. When registering at the Politécnico de Leiria, international students must pay a registration fee (100€), as well as the first instalment of their annual tuition fees.
Calendar 2026/2027
Application deadlines
| First phase | Second phase* | Third phase* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Submission | 26 February to 31 March 2026 | 9 June to 14 July 2026 | 20 August to 4 September 2026 |
| Results | 23 April 2026 | 30 July 2026 | 10 September 2026 |
| Enrolment and registration* | 24 April to 7 May 2026 | 31 July to 11 August 2026 | 11 to 16 September 2026 |
Note: Please read the notice carefully regarding your desired master’s programme as some information may be different.
Required documentation
Documents vary by course, so always check your master’s requirements. They usually include:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of ID card/passport
- Grade transcript with full course list and grades
- English language certificate with a minimum level of B2, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
International applicants may also be asked to submit these documents authenticated by the competent authorities for this purpose (Portuguese consulate or the Hague Convention).
If the original language of the CV and the grade transcript is neither Portuguese, Spanish, French or English, then it must be translated by a translator recognised by the Portuguese consulate.
Step 1 – Application
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- Registration
- Submit your application
- Payment of the application fee (60€)
Step 2 – Enrolment
- Check the result of your application
- Enrol at InforEstudante
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