INTERNAtIONAL

Studying at EUVG is much more than just obtaining a degree: it means being part of a multicultural and dynamic community that is committed to a strong international dimension, promoting the mobility of students, lecturers and researchers through programmes such as Erasmus+ and partnerships with higher education institutions around the world. Here we provide information on exchange opportunities, cooperation agreements, as well as dedicated support for international students who choose the city of Coimbra – one of the youngest and most vibrant in Europe – as their academic destination.  

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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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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.

Erasmus Charter
Institutional Policy
EUVG Erasmus Regulations

Application eligibility requirements (average grade, number of ECTS credits completed, letter of motivation) – See Requirements

 

Application Stages

Check your application results here!

 

Erasmus Applications Results 2026/2027

SMS – Student Mobility for Studies

SMP – Student Mobility for Internships

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 (EUR)

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

EUVG guarantees the full recognition of mobility periods carried out at the institution.

– Students (Studies and Internships)

Full recognition of the competences acquired is ensured and may take the form of:

  • Direct crediting of curricular units within the Study Plan for progression in the academic pathway;
  • Inclusion in the Diploma Supplement for units/activities without direct credit;
  • Full recognition of internship periods as a component of a compulsory curricular unit.

The recognition process is formalised in accordance with the applicable regulatory procedures.

– Staff (Teaching and Training)

The mobility period is recognised and may be considered in performance evaluation, in accordance with internal regulations.

EUVG is registered in the Egracons (European Grade Conversion System) for the conversion of European grades.

Testimonials

What our Erasmus Students and Staff say

FAQ

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)

Students who are regularly enrolled at EUVG in a degree programme and have completed at least 60 ECTS.

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)

Consult the list of Partner Universities here

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.

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.

Check the application calendar HERE

Enrolment is done at Inforestudante

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.

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.

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).

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.

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)

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

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”

 

CONTACTS

Erasmus Office

Schedule an Appointment

soc_erasmus@euvg.pt

External Relations and Internationalisation Office

Block E, Floor 1

Tuesday (13h00–15h00)
Thursdays (11h30–13h30)

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.

International Research Projects
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Applications

Registration for Examinations – if required

Registration for the examinations must be completed in Inforestudante, under “Requests” > “Add” > Type “Examination Registration for International Students”.

 

Applications

Applications are submitted through Inforestudante, where the following documents must be uploaded:

  • Simple photocopy of the passport or foreign identity card;
  • Document certifying completion of Portuguese secondary education or a legally equivalent qualification (including grades), or a document proving that the candidate holds a qualification which, in the country where it was obtained, grants the right to apply for and enter higher education in that country, including the corresponding grades. This document must be endorsed by the Portuguese consular service or the consular service of the country of origin;
  • If applicable, a document certifying the completion of examinations deemed equivalent in level and content to those taken by students admitted through the general access and admission system, including the grades obtained;
  • Intermediate Diploma of Portuguese as a Foreign Language, level B1, or another certificate of at least level B1 in Portuguese issued by a Portuguese educational institution;
  • If the candidate:
    • Is a national of a country where Portuguese is an official language;
    • Has resided uninterruptedly in a Portuguese-speaking country for the last two years;
    • Has attended secondary education in Portuguese;
    • Holds a Diploma of Portuguese as a Foreign Language of at least level B1; or
    • Possesses any other certificate of Portuguese language proficiency at level B1 issued by a Portuguese educational institution,

They must submit a document issued by the competent authorities of the state where they resided;

    • A declaration on honour stating that the candidate does not hold Portuguese nationality and does not fall under any of the exceptions to the international student admission rules.
    • Completion of the Group A – Interpersonal Communication form.

Thus, for candidates holding a Portuguese secondary education diploma or an equivalent qualification, verification of both conditions is carried out through the entrance examinations established for the relevant study cycle under the general access and admission system.

Who can apply as an International Student?

Students who, cumulatively:

  • Do not hold Portuguese nationality, except for nationals of a Member State of the European Union (EU);
  • Are family members of Portuguese citizens* or of nationals of a Member State of the EU, regardless of their own nationality;
  • Not being nationals of a Member State of the EU, have been legally resident** in Portugal for more than two years, uninterruptedly, as of 1 January of the year in which they intend to enter higher education, as well as their children who reside with them, noting that residence for study purposes does not count for this purpose;
  • Are beneficiaries, as of 1 January of the year in which they intend to enter higher education, of a status of equal rights and duties granted under an international treaty concluded between the Portuguese State and the State of which they are nationals;
  • Apply for admission to higher education through special admission schemes.

And hold:

  • A qualification granting access to higher education, understood as any diploma or certificate issued by a competent authority attesting successful completion of a programme of study and conferring the right to apply for and enter higher education in the country in which it was awarded; or
  • A Portuguese secondary education diploma or a legally equivalent qualification.

* “Family members of Portuguese citizens or nationals of a Member State of the EU”, regardless of their nationality, are understood to mean:

  • The spouse of a Union citizen;
  • The partner with whom a Union citizen lives in a legally recognised de facto union, or with whom the Union citizen maintains a duly certified permanent relationship, recognised by the competent authority of the Member State where they reside;
  • A direct descendant under the age of 21 or who is dependent on a Union citizen, as well as that of the spouse or partner as defined above;
  • A direct ascendant who is dependent on a Union citizen, as well as that of the spouse or partner as defined above.

** “Legally resident” means a foreign national holding a residence permit in Portugal valid for one year or more, in accordance with subparagraph (v) of Article 3 of Law No. 23/2007 of 4 July, as amended, which establishes the legal framework governing the entry, stay, exit and removal of foreign nationals from the national territory.

Entry requirements

To enter EUVG under this scheme, candidates must meet the specific academic qualification required for entry into the relevant cycle of studies, as well as demonstrate knowledge of the language in which the course will be taught.

Thus, for candidates holding a Portuguese secondary education diploma or an equivalent qualification, both conditions are assessed through the admission exams established for the relevant cycle of studies under the general access and admission system.

  • Pre-Requisite

Completion of the Group A – Interpersonal Communication form

Entrance Examinations

For the Integrated Master in Veterinary Medicine, one of the following subject combinations:

  • 02 Biology and Geology + 07 Physics and Chemistry
  • 02 Biology and Geology + 16 Mathematics

For the Bachelor’s Degree in Bio-Veterinary Sciences, one of the following subject combinations:

  • 02 Biology and Geology + 07 Physics and Chemistry
  • 02 Biology and Geology + 16 Mathematics

For the Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Health and Wellbeing, one of the following subject combinations:

  • 02 Biology and Geology + 07 Physics and Chemistry
  • 02 Biology and Geology + 16 Mathematics

For candidates holding a qualification granting access to higher education in a foreign country, assessment is carried out through a written examination*, which may be supplemented by an oral test, conducted in the language in which the study cycle is delivered, or, if considered appropriate, in Spanish, French, or English. The examination covers the subjects required for the entrance tests established for the relevant study cycle under the general access and admission system.

 

*These examinations may be replaced by entrance tests taken in non-Portuguese education systems, provided that they have equivalent levels of difficulty, objectives, and content to those conducted in Portugal.

Deadlines & Vacancies

Deadlines for the 2026/2027 Academic Year:

  • Applications: 1 to 30 April 2026
  • Examinations: 11 May 2026
  • Publication of Results: 20 May 2026

Vacancies:

  • Veterinary Medicine: 2
  • Bio-Veterinary Sciences: 3
  • Marine Health and Wellbeing: 6

Payments and Applicable Legislation

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Compliance (Internal Regulations)

Corruption and Related Offences Prevention Plan (latest version)
PPR ACVG 2025 Annual Assessment Report
PPR ACVG 2024 Interim Assessment Report
Code of Conduct on Compliance
Code of Conduct for the Prevention and Combating of Harassment
Code of Conduct on Personal Data Protection
Conflict of Interest Prevention Policy
Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Policy
Corporate Email Use Policy