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Government drops numeracy and English requirements for university

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The government has revised its proposal for higher education access, removing the previously planned minimum requirements for numeracy and English proficiency. This change follows significant debate over the initial proposal presented in March, which aimed to set new aptitude standards for various academic levels. Students and educators remain concerned about how ongoing changes to grade calculation formulas may impact access to higher education.

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Helena Carreiras: “We must ensure that the degree and diploma legislation does not create greater inequalities in university access”

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The new rector of Iscte, Helena Carreiras, warns that new degree and diploma legislation must be carefully implemented to prevent increased inequality in university access, emphasizing the need for institutions to support student skill development from the start.

Público6 Apr

Helena Carreiras: “We must ensure that the degree and diploma legislation does not create greater inequalities in university access”

Higher Education: National access competition with over 56,000 places, an increase in Education courses and a new Medicine course

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The upcoming academic year 2026/27 will see a significant increase in public higher education places, with a total of 78,283 available, marking an increase of 1,465 from the previous year. Notably, the University of Trás-os-Montes will debut a new Medicine course, contributing to an overall increase of 62 places in this field, while the University of Coimbra will add 22. Additionally, the Basic Education sector will see a 12% rise in places, with 147 new spots, as part of efforts to enhance teacher training through increased funding. The total number of integrated degree places across public and private institutions will reach 107,598, reflecting a broader diversification of access routes to higher education.

Expresso16 Feb

Higher Education: National access competition with over 56,000 places, an increase in Education courses and a new Medicine course

Science is being harmed by visa refusals to conference guests – academics

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Academics and researchers in the field of migration have warned of the scientific damage caused to Portuguese universities by delays in issuing visas to international guests – as happened over The post Science is being harmed by visa refusals to conference guests – academics appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com16 Jun

Science is being harmed by visa refusals to conference guests – academics

New higher education access rules restrict entry for students with disabilities

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The regulation now requires a single criterion for the quota of students with disabilities: a multipurpose medical certificate indicating a disability level greater than 60%. Families fear the exclusion of students with serious illnesses.

publico.pt27 May

New higher education access rules restrict entry for students with disabilities

University access? You don't need to know “even the minimum”

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Rectors are against the new university entrance exams. Could this alienate even more students? Also, was Saramago already forgotten and did he “reborn” through controversy?

Observador31 Mar

University access? You don't need to know “even the minimum”

Ministry wants to increase requirements for higher education access. Find out what the proposal says

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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”.

Expresso27 Mar

Ministry wants to increase requirements for higher education access. Find out what the proposal says

Students reject minister's proposal on numeracy, literacy, and English minimums for university entrance

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The Academic Association of the University of Lisbon requests clarification and states that if the measure were to proceed, access to higher education would become even more difficult.

Expresso27 Mar

Students reject minister's proposal on numeracy, literacy, and English minimums for university entrance

Student representatives divided over reducing entrance exams

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Reducing the number of entrance exams for access to higher education is not agreed among student representatives: some associations support the change while others consider the current model fairer and more transparent.

RTP Notícias23 Jan

Student representatives divided over reducing entrance exams

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