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In the next academic year (2026/2027), public higher education will have a total of 78,283 places, an increase of 1,465 compared to the current year.
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.
Assigning timetables to teachers who lack formal training in teaching can be a “serious risk”, say some teachers, but headteachers still struggle to find anyone willing to fill the vacant slots.
The Minister of Education argued on Tuesday that public residences should have students from various social strata; otherwise, prioritising scholarship holders will lead to faster degradation. “We will have all renovated residences that will be degraded in five years,” stated the Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, Fernando Alexandre, during the ceremony ...
