PhD Programmes

National Students or EU Member State Citizens

1. Identity Card/Passport or Citizen Card
2. Academic transcript with obtained grades, duly authenticated (*)
3. Curriculum vitae and professional background
4. Photograph
5. Any other document(s) required on the respective course page

International Students

An International Student is one who does not hold Portuguese nationality, is not a citizen of an EU Member State, or has not legally resided in Portugal uninterruptedly for more than two years.

For more details, refer to Decree-Law No. 36/2014 of March 10.

Detailed information available at www.studyinportugal.edu.pt

1. Personal identification document explicitly stating the candidate’s nationality
2. Declaration under oath confirming that the candidate does not hold Portuguese nationality and is not covered by any conditions that would grant them a different status under the International Student Statute (Article 3, No. 2 of Decree-Law No. 36/2014, of March 10); translated into Portuguese or English if not issued in Portuguese, English, French, or Spanish (Declaration template: PT; EN)
3. Academic transcript with obtained grades, duly authenticated (*)
4. Curriculum vitae and professional background
5. Photograph
6. Proof of residence issued by the country where the candidate is domiciled (*)
7. Any other document(s) required on the respective course page

(*) IMPORTANT: Documents must:

• Be translated into Portuguese or English if not issued in Portuguese, English, French, or Spanish
• Be certified by the portuguese consular service or bear the Hague Apostille, issued by the competent authority of the country of origin

The recognition of academic, professional, or acquired competencies can be requested at the time of enrollment.

The following documents are in portuguese only.

Fees for Recognition of Prior Learning (according to NOVA's fee table)

FCT's Recognition of Prior Learning Regulations

General Regulations for Doctoral Degree Programs at NOVA FCT

Payment with MB Way, ATM reference and Bank card (Visa or MasterCard).

The ATM reference period for the payment of an application fee is 7 days from the day the candidate submitted his application and the ATM reference request can only be made up to the day before the payment deadline. Unpaid applications will be automatically excluded. See here how to pay application fees (portuguese only). 

This fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. The application will only be evaluated if the candidate has paid the application fee.

By email, directly sent to the candidates. As the 3rd cycle coordinators conclude the placement of the selected candidates, they will receive an automatic message with all the necessary information. The non-selected candidates will also be notified electronically by the Coordinators.

1st and 2nd Phase: 5 to 14 August 2026
3rd Phase: 14 to 16 September 2026
4th Phase: 25 to 29 January 2027

ENROLLMENT
  

Tuition fee: €2750/year

a) Fees are due at registration or enrollment act and can be paid in installments in accordance with the approved regulations.

b) The fact that students do not attend the course or drop out does not give them the right to the repayment of the paid amounts nor to debt cancellation.

Payment: MB Way, ATM reference and Bank card (Visa or MasterCard).

School insurance

1,40 € (This amount is subject to an annual update, to be announced in due course.)

The NOVA University Lisbon reinforces its commitment to equity in higher education by awarding scholarships that promote inclusion and equal opportunities.

More information here.