Deadlines and Intakes:

In Portugal, university intakes typically follow a similar pattern to many other countries, with the academic year divided into two semesters: the fall semester (semestre de outono) and the spring semester (semestre de primavera). Here's a breakdown of the typical intakes in Portugal:

1. Fall Semester (September/October Intake):

• The fall semester is the primary intake period for most programs at Portuguese universities.

• Programs starting in the fall semester usually begin in September or October.

• This intake is the most common for undergraduate, postgraduate (master's), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs.

• Application deadlines for the fall semester intake typically fall between January and May, depending on the university and program.

2. Spring Semester (February/March Intake):

• Some universities in Portugal offer a limited number of programs with a spring semester intake.

• Programs starting in the spring semester usually begin in February or March.

• This intake is less common compared to the fall semester intake and may have fewer program options available.

• Application deadlines for the spring semester intake may fall between September and December of the previous year, depending on the university and program.

Undergraduate Programs:

Application Deadlines: The application deadlines for undergraduate programs in Portugal can vary depending on the university and program. In general, application deadlines for undergraduate admissions may fall between January and May for programs starting in the fall semester (September/October).

Postgraduate Programs (Master's):

• Application Deadlines: The application deadlines for postgraduate programs (master's) in Portugal can vary depending on the university and program. Deadlines may fall between January and June for programs starting in the fall semester (September/October).

Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.):

Application Deadlines: The application deadlines for doctoral programs (Ph.D.) in Portugal can vary depending on the university and program. Deadlines may fall between January and June for programs starting in the fall semester (September/October).