Catholic University of Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1967
Overview
Catholic University of Portugal (Universidade Católica Portuguesa, UCP) is a private non-profit higher education institution founded in 1967. Its legal seat and headquarters campus is located at Palma de Cima, 1649-023 Lisbon, Portugal, with further campuses in Porto, Braga, and Viseu. UCP offers programmes at the first (licenciatura), second (mestrado), and third (doutoramento) Bologna cycles, covering fields including Law, Business Administration, Political Science and International Relations, Communication and Media Studies, Health Sciences, Education and Psychology, Theology and Religious Studies, Arts and Technologies, Data Science, and more. The university is accredited by A3ES (Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation of Higher Education) with a positive institutional assessment valid until 31 July 2029 (DEQAR Report ID 115023). UCP is a member of the Transform4Europe European Universities alliance (since 2023) and participates in the Erasmus+ programme (Erasmus Institution Code: P LISBOA01). It has an active research mission with multiple research centres, a Católica Doctoral School, and a Research and Innovation Office. Contact: info@ucp.pt | +351 217 214 000 | www.ucp.pt
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Law
- Political Science and International Relations
- Communication and Media Studies
- Educational Sciences
- Theology and Religious Studies
- Biotechnology
- Data Science
- Art Conservation and Restoration
- Cinema
- Digital Communication
- Health Sciences
- Psychology
- European Union Studies
Accreditation: Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doutoramento em Ciência Política e Relações Internacionais: Segurança e Defesa (opens in a new tab)On Campus | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licenciatura em Administração e Gestão de Empresas (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licenciatura em Ciência de Dados Aplicada (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licenciatura em Ciência Política e Relações Internacionais (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licenciatura em Ciências da Comunicação (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Mestrado em Análise de Dados para Gestão (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Mestrado em Biotecnologia para a Bioeconomia (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.