Admission Requirements:

Undergraduate Degree in Law.

  • Final-year students expecting to finish their degree by the September examination period may also apply.
  • Admission to the programme depends on the applicant's academic profile. Candidates may be interviewed by the Master's Programme Coordination before being admitted.

APPLICATION DEADLINES 
ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/27

1st Semester

  1st ROUND 2nd ROUND
APPLICATIONS 9 February
to 12 March
20 April
to 28 May
INTERVIEWS 24 February to
25 March
1 to 18 June
RESULTS 31 March 30 June
ENROLLMENT 1 to 13 April 6 to 9 July
START DATE:
2 SEPTEMBER
 
Application Process:

Application to Católica's Master's programmes are submitted online. Please follow the steps below.

1. Gather the following mandatory documents before starting the application and save them as PDF:

  • Detailed academic transcript. If you have not completed your degree, you may submit a printout showing the grades you have obtained so far;
  • Curriculum vitae (indicating final degree grade or expected final grade);
  • Motivation letter - indentifying the master's programme you are applying for;
  • Copy of identity card or passport;
  • One photo.

2. Fill in the Application Form and upload the required documents, following the instructions provided. 
 
3. After completing the online application, you will receive a payment reference to pay the non-refundable application fee of 175,00€. Your application will only be considered after the fee has been paid.

If you have any questions, feel free to email to: aferrao@ucp.pt.

Contact

Graduate Programmes - Students' Office

1st and 2nd Semester:
Ana Ferrão

E-mail: mestradosdireito.sede@ucp.pt
Phone: (+351) 21 721 41 74

3rd Semester - Dissertation:
Anabela Filipe
E-mail: afilipe@ucp.pt
Phone: (+351) 21 721 41 76