Scholars Club

List of schools in 🇵🇹 Portugal for vocational education and training (VET).

For those interested in relocating to Portugal via vocational training.

Here's a list of institutions offering vocational studies, and application deadlines for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Please note that specific deadlines may vary by program and institution; it’s essential to consult each institution’s official website for the most accurate information.

1. Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa (UAL)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Programs Offered: Professional education courses in various fields

Application Deadlines: Specific deadlines for the 2025/2026 academic year are to be announced. Please refer to the official website for more updates.

2. University of Évora
Location: Évora, Portugal
Programs Offered: Higher Vocational Education Diplomas in various fields

Application Deadlines: Specific deadlines for the 2025/2026 academic year are to be announced. Please consult the university’s admissions page for current information.

3. University of Porto - Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences (FPCEUP)
Location: Porto, Portugal
Programs Offered: Educational Sciences and Psychology with vocational components

Application Deadlines for 2025/2026:
Specific dates to be announced; follow the official website for updates.

4. University of Maia (UMAIA)
Location: Maia, Portugal
Programs Offered: Various vocational and technical courses.

Application Deadlines for 2025/2026:
First Season: February 4, 2025 – February 14, 2025 (closed)
Second Season: April 7, 2025 – April 22, 2025
Third Season: June 16, 2025 – June 30, 2025

5. University of Porto - International Students
Location: Porto, Portugal
Programs Offered: Various undergraduate and postgraduate programs with vocational training elements

Application Deadlines for 2025/2026:
First Phase: January 2, 2025 – February 7, 2025
Second Phase: February 10, 2025 – April 4, 2025
Third Phase: June 11, 2025 – July 25, 2025

6. European University of Lisbon

Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Programs Offered: Various vocational training courses
Application Deadlines for 2025/2026:
Autumn 2025 Semester: September 9, 2025 – February 11, 2026
Orientation: September 4, 2025
Application Deadline: August 30, 2025
Spring 2026 Semester: January 26, 2026 – June 9, 2026
Orientation: January 21, 2026
Application Deadline: January 13, 2026

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Note pls: Application deadlines and program availability are subject to change. Always refer to the official websites of the institutions for the most current information.