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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">The <strong>university of porto</strong> (<em>universidade do porto</em>) is a </span><a title="Portugal" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portugal"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">portuguese</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><a title="Public university" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_university"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">public</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><a title="Research university" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_university"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">research university</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> located in </span><a title="Porto" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">porto</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">, and founded on 22 march 1911. It is the second largest portuguese university by number of enrolled students, after the </span><a title="University of Lisbon" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Lisbon"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">university of lisbon</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">, and has one of the most noted research outputs in portugal.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">The university of porto was founded by decree of 22 march 1911, issued by the provisional government of the </span><a title="First Portuguese Republic" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Portuguese_Republic"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">first portuguese republic</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">. While it is possible to point the university's predecessors as the nautical academy, established by </span><a title="Joseph I of Portugal" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_I_of_Portugal"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">king joseph i</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> in 1762, and the drawing and sketching academy, created by </span><a title="Maria I of Portugal" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_I_of_Portugal"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">queen mary i</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> in 1779, the university was to be based primarily on higher education institutions created in the nineteenth century, namely the polytechnic academy (1836–1911) and medical-surgical academy of porto (1836–1911).</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">To be eligible for admission to the university of porto, you must meet the following requirements:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">You must have completed secondary education or an equivalent. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">You must have taken or be prepared to take the required admission tests within the last two years. The admission tests vary depending on the course and faculty. </p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Course prerequisites</strong></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">You must meet the prerequisites for the course and faculty you want to enroll in. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">If you don't speak portuguese, you must submit a language certificate that shows you have a b2 level of english or higher. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">You must submit a completed application form, proof of high school completion, academic transcripts, and a motivation letter. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong>You may also be considered an equivalent national student if you meet any of the following conditions: </strong></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">You are a portuguese national or a citizen of another european union (eu) country</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">You are a dual national of an eu member state and another country</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">You have lived in portugal for more than two years</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">You are a relative of portuguese or eu nationals</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">You are a beneficiary of an international treaty between portugal and your home country</li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">The university of porto is a public research university in porto, portugal</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The university of porto (u.porto) in portugal charges tuition fees for bachelor's degrees and integrated master's degrees. International students may pay between €3,500 and €8,000 per year. Students from countries in the community of portuguese-speaking countries (cplp) may be eligible for a 45% discount. </p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>International students</strong>: tuition fees for international students can range from €3,500 to €8,000 per year. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Cplp students</strong>: students from countries in the cplp may be eligible for a 45% discount on tuition fees. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Portuguese and european students</strong>: tuition fees may range from €1,500 to €3,000 per year. </li>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Payment options </strong></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Students can pay their tuition fees in installments or as a lump sum.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Students can pay by bank transfer if they don't live in portugal.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Students can pay in person at the cashier's office.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">The university of porto offers financial support to students through scholarships and funding. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">The university of porto also offers financial incentives to international students who perform well in their first semester.</li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">To be admitted to the university of porto, you'll need to provide the following documents:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">A certificate that lists all the subjects you've completed, the grades you received, and the credits you earned </p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Identity document</strong></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">A copy of your passport or national identity card </p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Language certificate</strong></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">If you don't speak portuguese, you'll need to provide a certificate that shows you have english b2 level or higher proficiency </p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Supporting documents</strong></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Depending on the program you're applying for, you may need to provide additional documents, such as portfolios, recommendation letters, or certificates of participation in extracurricular activities </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">You may also need to provide a visa for study purposes, health insurance, and passport photos. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong>Additional considerations</strong></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">You may need to meet the specific requirements of the course or study cycle you're applying for </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">You may need to take an oral proficiency test to demonstrate your level of portuguese </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">You should check the application deadline and gather all required documents on time</li>
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Why Choose University

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<div class="vM0jzc"><span data-huuid="2442451419125303772">U.Porto offers high-quality education that focuses on individual talents and market needs.<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span>
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<div class="vM0jzc"><span data-huuid="2442451419125304506">U.Porto has a diverse student body and a growing number of international students, teachers, and researchers.<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span>
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