INTERNACIONAL
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT
EUVG welcomes students from different countries and cultures, promoting an international and enriching academic environment. Every year, we welcome students who choose Portugal and our institution to develop their academic and personal careers.
If you are not a Portuguese or European Union national, you can apply through the International Student Status.
On this page, you will find everything you need to know to apply:
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Who can apply?
– Candidates who do not have Portuguese nationality (or nationality of an EU Member State), except in certain cases (family members of EU citizens, legal residents in Portugal for more than two years, etc.);
– Holders of qualifications that allow access to higher education in their country of origin or Portuguese secondary school diploma or equivalent.
- Academic requirements and examination
– For those who have a Portuguese secondary school diploma (or equivalent): application of the entrance exams defined for the desired course
–For those who come with a licence from another country: there may be a written (and possibly oral) test on subjects covered in the entrance exams for the course in question. Another language (English, Spanish, French) may be used if authorised.
- Language proficiency
Knowledge of the language in which the course is taught, especially Portuguese, is required.
It is possible to present a certificate in Portuguese as a Foreign Language (minimum level B1) or equivalent.
During the application process (Inforestudante) you must submit:
- Copy of passport or foreign identity card;
- Certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent diploma, with transcript, duly recognised or consularised, if necessary;
- Documents proving completion of equivalent entrance exams, where applicable;
- Certificate of proficiency in Portuguese (level B1 or equivalent), except where otherwise specified;
- Completion of Group A form – Interpersonal Communication.
If the candidate needs to take specific exams (especially those with foreign diplomas), they must register at Inforestudante, for the International Student Exam.
Deadlines for the 2026/2027 Academic Year
- Enrolment: 1 to 30 June 2025
- Exams: 10 July 2025
- Publication of results: 24 July 2025
Vacancies
- Veterinary Medicine: 2
- Bioveterinary Sciences: 3
- Marine Health and Welfare: 6
Fees and Emoluments
The amounts for tuition fees, fees, application fees, enrolment fees, registration fees and school insurance can be found HERE.
ERASMUS +
Erasmus+ is the European Union’s programme for education, training, youth and sport. EUVG actively participates in this initiative, promoting international mobility for students, teachers and non-teaching staff, and strengthening academic and cultural cooperation with institutions around the world.
Application eligibility requirements (average grade, number of ECTS credits completed, letter of motivation) – See Requirements
1. Erasmus+ grants, with reference values differentiated by destination country
Group 1
Countries with a higher cost of living
Host Countries
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden
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Third countries not associated with the Programme for Regions 13 and 14 (Andorra, Vatican City State, Monaco, San Marino, Faroe Islands, Switzerland, United Kingdom)
Amount per month
500€
Group 2
Countries with an average cost of living
Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Cyprus, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia
450€
Group 3
Countries with a lower cost of living
Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkey
400€
2. Additional support for students with Social Action Grant
3. Possibility of additional funding for students with special needs
A EUVG garante o reconhecimento integral das mobilidades realizadas na instituição.
– Estudantes (Estudos e Estágios):
- Garantia de reconhecimento total das competências adquiridas, que pode assumir a forma de:
- Creditação direta de unidades curriculares do Plano de Estudos para progressão no percurso académico;
- Suplemento ao Diploma para unidades/atividades sem creditação direta;
- Reconhecimento integral de períodos de estágio como componente de unidade curricular obrigatória.
- O processo de reconhecimento é formalizado de acordo com os procedimentos regulamentares previstos.
– Pessoal (Ensino e Formação):
- O período de mobilidade é reconhecido e pode ser considerado na avaliação de desempenho, conforme regulamentos internos.
A EUVG está registada na rede Egracons (European Grade Conversion System) para conversão de notas europeias.
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FAQ
1. What types of Erasmus mobility programmes are available?
The Erasmus programs offer two distinct types of mobility: Outgoing Mobility and Incoming Mobility.
Outgoing mobility (at an EUVG partner institution):
For students:
SMS – study period (1 to 4 semesters) at a European partner institution;
SMP – practical experience in a professional or research context abroad, for students or recent graduates (2 to 12 months in companies, research centres or higher education institutions)
For Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff:
STA – short-term teaching assignments;
STT – periods of training and professional development.
Incoming mobility (for students, teaching staff and non-teaching staff from foreign partner institutions who choose EUVG as the destination for their mobility experience)
2. Who can take part in a study period?
Students who are regularly enrolled at EUVG in a degree programme and have completed at least 60 ECTS.
3. Who can do an internship?
Students regularly enrolled at EUVG in a degree programme and/or recent EUVG graduates (recent graduates can participate in Erasmus mobility during the 365 days following the date of completion of their degree programme)
4. Which partner institution can I choose for my study mobility?
Consult the list of Partner Universities here
5. Which partner institution can I choose for my internship mobility?
It is the responsibility of each student to find their internship placement (it will be necessary to present proof of acceptance for the internship by the entity that will host the student/graduate during their mobility).
Internship mobility must be prepared in coordination with the Erasmus Office and the EUVG Curricular Internship Committee.
6. Which countries are eligible for ERASMUS+?
The member states of the European Union: Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, Croatia, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Turkey, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Serbia.
7. What is the deadline for applying?
Check the application calendar HERE
8. Where can I apply?
Enrolment is done at Inforestudante
9. Can I apply for a grant?
All students selected for Erasmus Mobility are entitled to a grant under this programme. However, according to the ranking of candidates (criteria set out in the Regulations), grants are awarded in order of type, duration and destination of mobility, until the budget made available by the National Erasmus+ Agency of Portugal to EUVG is exhausted.
The grant is intended to cover the difference between the standard of living in the country of origin and the host country.
10. How much is the ERASMUS grant worth?
The Erasmus grant is a contribution to support the cost of living abroad. Check HERE for the reference values for Erasmus Grants.
If the student is selected to receive an Erasmus grant, the grant will be paid in two instalments: the first (70%) after receipt of the entry document and the second (30%) at the end of the mobility period, after all procedures have been completed.
11. Do I have to pay tuition fees at the host institution?
No. Tuition fees continue to be paid at EUVG. You can request a discount on tuition fees during the mobility period. See HERE – Annex 1: Social and Financial Support Measures, incentives for merit and mobility (measure 5).
12. Will I receive academic recognition for my period of study or internship?
Yes, recognition is always full, either in the Qualifications Certificate or in the Diploma Supplement. After the application phase, you will fill in the Learning Agreement or Training Agreement, which establishes the commitment to the skills to be achieved and recognised after successful completion, between the three parties (Student, EUVG and Host Entity). More information HERE.
13. Do I need to have language skills in the language of the country of mobility?
Some institutions require a certain level of proficiency in the language of instruction. You should consult the website of the institution where you intend to study and check the language skills required.
We also advise you to take the free OLS (Online Linguistic Support Test– escolha a língua e realize o Placement Test)
14. Who takes care of accommodation?
Students are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. To do so, they should contact the host institution and find out what procedure to follow. If the host institution does not offer accommodation or if you do not wish to stay in that type of accommodation, ESN – Erasmus Student Network https://www.esn.org/ can help you find alternatives
15. Who can I talk to about Erasmus and other mobility programmes?
You can always send an email to soc_erasmus@euvg.pt or schedule an in-person visit to the Erasmus Office – schedule HERE.
MobiliTree
With MobiliTree, we want to promote cooperation and a sense of a united Europe, as well as raise awareness of the ecological footprint of student mobility and encourage carbon offsetting practices.
Students arriving at EUVG and those leaving EUVG will plant a native species on our campus before their departure. These plants will be mapped and labelled with the student’s name and nationality on the “Erasmus Ecosystem Map”
External Relations and Internationalisation Office
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COOPERATION
We value cooperation as a fundamental pillar of our academic and scientific mission. Through its Vasco da Gama Research Centre (CIVG) and a vast network of international partners, EUVG promotes knowledge sharing, innovation and the development of solutions with social and scientific impact.
This cooperation translates into international research projects and strategic partnerships with academic institutions and entities from various sectors, reinforcing EUVG’s global dimension and contributing to the advancement of science and education.
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