A draft decree-law providing for changes to the conditions for accessing bachelor's and master's degrees has already been delivered to representatives of higher education institutions. The president of the Coordinating Council of Polytechnics is “apprehensive”.
Ministry wants to increase requirements for higher education access. Find out what the proposal says
Friday, 27 March 2026RSS
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Fernando Alexandre is the Minister of Education, Science, and Innovation in Portugal's current government, which took office in April 2024. An economist by training, he previously served as a Secretary of State and is now responsible for managing the national school system and university funding. He recently sparked debate by suggesting that university tuition fees should be adjusted to account for inflation.
The Regime Jurídico dos Graus e Diplomas (Legal Regime for Higher Education Degrees and Diplomas) is the national law governing how academic titles are awarded in Portugal. The government is currently reviewing this regime to introduce mandatory proficiency standards in English and mathematics for student enrollment. Prospective university students should be aware that these changes may affect admission requirements in the near future.
AI Summary AvailableHigher education access to require English and numeracy proficiencyRead the synthesized summary with context and explainers
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