University of Lisbon

Half-Year Exchange to University of Lisbon  (Not Applicable to the Undergraduate Students of Portuguese Studies)

Exchange Period: Second Semester, AY2024/2025 

Information about University of Lisbon

ULisboa is currently Portugal’s largest University and one of Europe’s largest. Located in the heart of the city, it provides its entire community with the best and most diverse academic programs and vows to deliver a uniquely enriching experience. To more about the University, please visit their website.

Who can apply for this exchange programme?

  • Full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students with good academic and disciplinary standing;
  • FAH Undergraduate students should be in second or third year with a GPA greater than 3.0 by the time of departure;
  • FAH Master students must complete two semesters with a GPA greater than 2.7 by the time of departure;
  • FAH PhD students must complete two semesters by the time of departure;
  • Satisfactory language proficiency.

Exchange Programme Costs:

Selected students are expected to pay tuition fees to the University of Macau and meet all the accommodation, meals and living expenses while they are studying in the host university. The estimated minimum cost including room, full meal plan, insurance and activity fee for one semester will be about EUR4,500. This amount would not include books or miscellaneous. Students also have to pay for the cost of transportation such as international round trip air ticket and local transportation etc. Please refer to their Cost of Living for reference.  Please note that if visas are need, the selected students have to apply for the visas on their own.

Programmes :

For information of the Programmes, please visit the website of School of Arts and Humanities (FLUL) , and please refer to the Student Guide for Exchange Mobility at FLUL.

Language Requirements

Please note that a large majority of the subjects at FLUL are taught ONLY in Portuguese, so applicants are required to have some preparation in the language before arrival (please see below under Portuguese language preparation). Students should carefully analyse the study plans and take note of the language of instruction as specified.

Language Certificates

  • Non-native speakers of Portuguese: Language certificate (DIPLE or equivalent) or certified level of Portuguese B2 level (CEFR), e.g., part of student’s studies, as shown on a transcript of records, home university certificate, etc.
  • English B2 certification: Students who are not studying or do not speak Portuguese must submit a language certificate with their application form, attesting to knowledge of English at B2 level or higher (home university certification, TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, etc.).
  • Portuguese language preparation: Non-Portuguese speaking applicants are required to submit proof of attendance of a Portuguese A1 language course with their application form (i.e., proof of attendance or conclusion of one of these courses).

English Requirement

English B2 certification: Students who are not studying or do not speak Portuguese must submit a language certificate with their application form, attesting to knowledge of English at B2 level or higher (home university certification, TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, etc.).

Application Period

22 – 31 Aug 2024

Application Dossier (Please upload the following documents to GAO application system)

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • A certificate or official document of your English Proficiency, i.e. TOEFL / IELTS / Cambridge (result must be within recent 2 years)
  • Statement of Purpose (Describing why you are interested in applying this exchange program and what your objective is; what are your strengths and weaknesses. Why should we pick you?) (The documents can be attached to ‘Other Supporting Documents’ in GAO application system)

For any enquiry, please contact Carol / Christine at email: hitong@um.edu.mo / christinec@um.edu.mo , General Office of Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH).

Important Notes for Exchange Students

Application Procedures

  • Read carefully the relevant application requirement;
  • Consult your programme coordinator about course selection and credit transferability;
  • Apply for the exchange programme (Application period: 22 – 31 Aug 2024) and complete the application through GAO application system.
  • Check your email for the assessment arrangement after the application period;
  • Check your email for the nomination result;
  • Apply for the exchange to the host university and receive the acceptance letter;
  • Prepare and submit your learning agreement;
  • Prepare your departure