Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Lisbon (ULisboa) offers a range of academic programs, including the Licenciatura's Degree in International Relations.

Program Overview

The Licenciatura's Degree in International Relations aims to provide students with comprehensive training in the field, enabling them to work in various services of the state, European Union, international organizations, and the private sector. The program's objectives include:

• Providing solid knowledge in social sciences and international relations
• Stimulating interdisciplinary and critical thinking for understanding global society dynamics
• Identifying and analyzing situations to solve problems effectively

Career Prospects

Graduates of the International Relations program can pursue careers in:

• Cooperation with foreign states
• International relations services of ministries
• National representation abroad (e.g., diplomatic career)
• International relations departments of companies
• International organizations
• Research

Program Details

• Degree: BSc - Licenciatura's Degree
• ECTS: 180
• Semesters: 6
• Time Period: Diurno
• Language: Portuguese

Admission Criteria

• National Contest:
  • Vacancies: 70
  • Admission Exams: 18 Portuguese and one of the following: 04 Economics, 06 Philosophy, 09 Geography, or 11 History
  • Minimum Application Score: 160
  • Minimum Admission Exam Score: 100
  • Placement Year: 2025/26
  • Last Student Admitted Grade (2nd phase): 160.00
  • First-Year Fee (indicative): 697.00
  • Remaining Years Fee (indicative): 697.00
• International Student Contest:
  • International Student Vacancies: 14
  • First-Year Fee (indicative): 3,500.00
  • Remaining Years Fee (indicative): 3,500.00

Accreditation

• A3ES Accreditation:
  • Decision Date: 26/05/2025
  • Accreditation Deadline: 6 years
• DGES Registration:
  • Registration Number: R/A-Ef 2092/2011
  • Registration Date: 03/2011

Research and Innovation

ULisboa is involved in various research and innovation initiatives, including:

• Research Areas:
  • Interdisciplinary research
  • Impactful research
  • Open science
• Partnerships:
  • EIT Health
  • EIT Urban Mobility
  • EIT InnoEnergy
  • Lisbon Living+

International Cooperation

ULisboa participates in international cooperation programs, including:

• Erasmus+:
  • Key-Action
  • Students
  • Staff Teaching
  • Participants with Special Needs
  • Portuguese Language Course
• International Credit Mobility:
  • Fulbright
  • SMILE
  • Athens
  • Mobility under Cooperation Agreements
  • Foreign Qualifications
  • Linguistic Policy

University Organization

ULisboa's organization includes:

• University Governance Bodies:
  • General Council
  • Rector
  • Management Board
  • The Senate
  • University Coordination Council
  • Student Ombudsman
• Schools and Research Units:
  • Schools
  • Research Units
  • Colleges of ULisboa
• University Administration:
  • Administrator
  • Rectoria
  • University Stadium of Lisbon
  • Museums and Institute of Scientific Research

Social Responsibility

ULisboa is committed to social responsibility, with initiatives in:

• Student Support Services:
  • Special Educational Needs
  • Equality and Inclusion
  • Volunteering
  • Ethics