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Political parties are seeking a parliamentary review of the decrees establishing new technical universities in Porto and Leiria, amid union concerns regarding potential inequalities among teaching staff.
Porto Business School's Global Online MBA has climbed to sixth place in the Financial Times 2026 rankings, securing top global spots for value for money, student satisfaction, and gender diversity.
AESE Business School has opened a new campus in Porto and is already preparing tailored programmes to serve the North of Portugal. The school's dean says Portuguese business leaders value continuous training but, given an economy with “some fragilities,” are often too absorbed in running their companies to commit time to development — a gap AESE aims to bridge through flexible executive education and qualification offerings that support regional business needs and economic resilience.
A school in Póvoa de Varzim has been considered a success in the integration of students.
Today, with the dismantling carried out by the Ministry of Education, there has been no capacity to respond to the multiple needs that have been arising, denounced the PS leader.
The secretary-general of the PS, José Luís Carneiro, admitted this Monday in Matosinhos that he may request a parliamentary inquiry commission to understand the problems within the Education sector in Portugal, stating that the school year is beginning with “hundreds of students without placement.” “We asked the Government a set of questions, among which was also that issue that...”
An Aver-o-Mar school, in Póvoa de Varzim, is considered a success story in student integration.
Parliamentary leader accuses the executive of having abolished structures and created an agency, EduQA, which “has no answers”.
The president of the National Confederation of Parents' Associations (CONFAP) told Lusa today that the organisation is in favour of the possible merger between the first and second school cycles, but “with great caution and conditions” for the change.
The measure aims to “support households that, despite being in bracket 3 of the family allowance”, have “incomes close to those of households already covered by bracket 2”.
The new space in Gondomar's smallest parish is the result of the renovation and expansion of the former Sante Primary School, which previously housed 21 primary school students. Following the completion of the works, the capacity has increased to 122.
The Rector of the University of Porto reported alleged pressure to accept candidates into the Medicine course without the minimum required grade. The faculty has initiated disciplinary proceedings against 11 members, including the director.
With a renewed identity and positioning, the Católica Porto Business School will be known as the Católica Porto School of Business and Economics starting this Tuesday. The private institution explains that this change aims to reflect the school's evolution and reinforce its ambition to establish itself internationally in teaching, research, and engagement with society.
A Brazilian student was denied enrolment at the University of Porto because she lacked two years of continuous legal residency in Portugal by January 1st of the academic year. Despite completing her secondary education in Portugal and passing national exams, she is classified as an international student, which entails higher tuition fees and different application deadlines. Recent legislative changes have tightened these requirements, leaving many families unaware of the rules and potentially causing students to lose an academic year.
Luís Tadeu Silva, 18, will study Aerospace Engineering at FEUP. He will be the first engineer in his family.
The young woman attended Colégio Casa Mãe in Paredes and achieved an average grade of 19.63.
Aerospace Engineering leads entry grade averages in higher education. Albertino Arteiro, course coordinator at the University of Porto, explains the growing attraction and the opportunities available in the market.
With only 30 places available, the last student to secure a spot in that course applied with an average grade of 19.50, on a scale of zero to 20.
The rector of the University of Porto, Pedro Teixeira, regrets the violation of the embargo established by the Ministry of Education regarding the 1st phase placements for higher education access: 'It brought more uncertainty and concern at a very important moment for the future of these young people.'
The Mayor of Porto says that housing for university students is scarce and expensive. Pedro Duarte advocates for the decentralisation of supply to solve the problem without affecting the “thriving academy”.
The US Trade Representative blames Canada for the collapse of the talks. Additionally, the Academic Federation of Porto considers that the increase in student placements raises the level of responsibility.
The first phase of the National Higher Education Access Competition has once again placed Aerospace Engineering at the University of Porto as the most difficult course to enter in Portugal, according to results released by the DGES. While top-tier engineering and medical courses reached record entry grades, 6,639 vacancies remain for the second phase, with a significant concentration in polytechnic institutions and interior regions.
Leader for the fourth consecutive year
For the third consecutive year. The 30 places for this undergraduate degree are filled, and the minimum entry grade was 19.5. Additionally, Chega demands the dismissal of minister Luís Neves.
The delay is justified by the enormous complexity of the technical assessments. Additionally, Chega has called for the resignation of the Minister of Internal Administration in a parliamentary initiative.
The Academic Federation of Porto (FAP) welcomes the removal of the mandatory rental contract requirement for students applying for housing support scholarships.
Not all students received their reassessment grades yesterday. Some schools received the files too late, which prevented their publication.
The Catholic University of Portugal expresses its condolences following the passing of Francisco Carvalho Guerra.
He was also vice-rector of the University of Porto between 1985 and 1991.
A school project from Póvoa de Varzim seeks to bring students closer to topics such as biodiversity, food waste, and pollution, encouraging them to take an active role in protecting the environment.
