Universities expected to decide by February whether to require one or two admission tests
The reduction from two to one higher-education entrance test has not been finalised. The National Commission for Access to Higher Education warns about deadlines and says the change would involve a time-consuming process.
Requirement of two higher-education entrance exams prevented placement of 2,000 students
In August the minister said it made no sense 'to change the rules again'. The polytechnics say it was the evidence that made him change his mind. There will be only one exam. Rectors are not opposed.
Government proposes a single entrance exam for higher education
The Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, Fernando Alexandre, announced on Friday that the Government will propose reducing the mandatory entrance exams from two to one for the vast majority of higher education courses. He was speaking in Barcelos at the inauguration of Luís Loures as the new president of the Coordinating Council of Institutes...
Minister announces only one entrance exam will be required for entry to higher education
The Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, Fernando Alexandre, announced on Friday that the Government will propose reducing the mandatory entrance exams for the overwhelming majority of higher education courses from two to one.
