University of Porto

Half-Year Exchange to University of Porto

Exchange Period: First Semester, AY2024/2025

Information about University of Porto

With over 100 years of history, the University of Porto is a leading teaching and scientific research institution in Portugal and worldwide. 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 postgraduate students must complete two semesters with a GPA greater than 2.7 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 EUR4,000. 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.

List of Study Programmes:

For information of the Programmes, please visit their website for List of Study Programmes.

A focus on English Studies

Under the English major of Bachelor in Languages, Literatures and Cultures, subjects are practically all taught in English, with a couple of exceptions, which can be checked under the Major in English tab.

Language Requirements

Please note that a large majority of the subjects at FLUP 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 on each subject syllabus under “Teaching Language”. A number of subjects are taught in English, most notably in language-related degrees (Languages, Literature and Culture, Languages and International Relations, etc.). There are also a number of subjects taught in French, Spanish and German (check the subject record).

Non-speakers of Portuguese may also select subjects specified as “Suitable for English-speaking students”: this means that English may be used for assessment purposes (writing papers, taking exams, etc.) and lecturers provide tutorials in English, whenever possible. Please note that this does not mean that the subject is taught in English.

Subjects indicated as taught only in Portuguese are not open to non-speakers of Portuguese or Spanish (i.e., do not explicitly include the reference “Suitable for English-speaking students”).

Compulsory 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).

For details, please refer to the Information for Incoming Students.

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

11 – 19 Jan 2024

Application Dossier (Please submit 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)
  • Two Reference Letters (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: 11 – 19 Jan 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