The Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) is the only concordat university (non-state-run university with concordat status) of the Catholic Church in Portugal. It is a “free” and “autonomous” university “of public utility” recognized by the Portuguese State. UCP was established in 1967 by decree of the Holy See, and gained official recognition later in 1971. It is the best Portuguese university according to Times Higher Education World University Ranking. The university is also listed in the prestigious QS World University Rankings. Furthermore, according to Financial Times rankings, its School of Business and Economics is one of the best business schools in Portugal and in Europe.
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Catholic University of Portugal
Country
- Portugal
City
- Braga ,
- Lisbon ,
- Porto ,
- Viseu ,
Founding year
1967
Acceptance rate
60%
Fall semester application deadline
May 15
Spring semester application deadline
October 15
Semester fees (30 ECTS)
From €275/semester
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Subjects available to free mover students
Accounting & Finance [English]Accounting & Finance [Portuguese]Art & Design [Portuguese]Biological Sciences [Portuguese]Business & Management Studies [English]Business & Management Studies [Portuguese]Communication & Media Studies [Portuguese]Economics & Econometrics [Portuguese]Law [Portuguese]Nursing [Portuguese]Performing Arts [Portuguese]Psychology [Portuguese]Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies [Portuguese]
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Financial Times Rankings
Masters in Finance
17°
Masters in Management
28°
European Business Schools
29°
General rankings position
QS World University Rankings
801-1000°
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
351–400°
Center for World University Rankings
1643°
Eduniversal palmes
4/5
QS World Universities by Subject
Arts & Humanities
451-500°
Social Sciences & Management
401-450°
Economics & Econometrics
401-450°
Medicine
651-670°
