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.
Access to higher education and the illusion of easy solutions
If we want an inclusive, competitive and socially relevant higher education, the solution is not to lower the bar but to raise the quality of the entire educational pathway. Opinion by Luís Ferreira
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.
Controversy in the Medicine master's programme — court rules in favour of the rector of the University of Porto
The Porto Administrative and Tax Court has ruled in favour of the university's rector. Thirty students had been admitted to the Medicine master's by exceptional admission and with marks below the minimum required.
