University of Minho

Half-Year Exchange to University of Minho 

Exchange Period: Second Semester, AY2025/2026 

Information about University of Minho

The University of Minho is currently one of the most prestigious Portuguese higher education institutions, and is gradually becoming more prominent internationally. ​To more about the University, please visit their website.

Who can apply for this exchange programme?

  • Full-time undergraduate and master students with good academic and disciplinary standing;
  • FAH undergraduate students should be in their 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;
  • 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 note that if visas are need, the selected students have to apply for the visas on their own.

Information for this Exchange Programme :

Please visit the website of Incoming Students for the below items:

  • Application Procedures
  • Language Requirements
  • List of Course Unit

Language Requirements

The minimum recommended language levels are B1 for Portuguese and B2 for English.

Please note that most course units are taught in Portuguese and students are expected to be fluent enough to be able to follow them. There are some specific study areas with lectures offered in English, but it is a minority. For courses formally taught in Portuguese there might be the possibility to have access to bibliography, course materials, tutorial support and assessment in English. Exams can be held in another language depending on agreement between the student and the lecturer. There can also be the option to develop research/project work with supervision in English or in a common language between the student and the supervisor.

Students should carefully analyse the study plans and take note of the language of instruction as specified.

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

28 Aug – 12 Sept 2025

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)
  • Two letters of reference from faculty members (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: 28 – 12 Aug 2025) 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