How to apply
Applications to Master Programmes of the School of Sciences of the University of Minho are made online at the Academic Portal. Candidates should provide the following documents in one of the following languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, or French.
• Digital copy of your diploma(s) / degree(s) certificate(s) (add a translation if applicable);
• Digital copy of transcript of records for your whole degree (stating in details all courses taken and grades obtained as well as a general grading scale and average necessary grade). Add a translation if applicable;
• A letter from your university attesting your ranking in the class (if that information does not appear on your transcript of records). Add a translation if applicable;
• Digital copy of official language certificate attesting B2 level in English skills or equivalent, only for national candidates of non-Portuguese speaking countries;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Digital copy of your passport (or valid ID document);
• Other document relevant for the application (optional).
If you wish to apply for more than one master programme, you must complete the procedure for each programme separately, with a non-refundable application fee of 40 euros per course which can be paid by credit card.
The documents submitted in the application is a responsibility of the candidate, who must submit the originals of documents whenever requested. In case of doubt about the elements relevant to the application or their authenticity, UMinho may request additional information from the applicant or their confirmation.
Calendar
1st phase
Applications: March 3-10, 2025
Results: until March 25, 2025
Registration and enrolment: April 1-4, 2025
2nd phase
Applications: July 4-15, 2025
Results: until July 29, 2025
Registration and enrolment: August 4-11, 2025
3rd phase
Applications: September 3-8, 2025
Results: until September 15, 2025
Registration and enrolment: September 17-19, 2025
For information on:
fees
admission criteria
vacancies
Check the pages of each Master Degree »»
