Study Medicine or Dentistry in Porto (Portugal)
Since 1996, the University of Fernando Pessoa has been one of the most popular universities in the country with its strong academic focus and high practical relevance.
Porto (Portugal)
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Fernando Pessoa University in Porto
You can start your studies in human medicine and dentistry at the University of Fernando Pessoa in the winter semester of 2024. Students are involved in clinical practice from day one to ensure high practical relevance. Your high school diploma grade is generally irrelevant. The university selects its applicants by evaluating grades in the sciences and an entrance test and interview, which you can also complete entirely online.
The Private University of Fernando Pessoa
Since 1996, the University of Fernando Pessoa has been one of the most popular universities in the country with its strong academic focus and high practical relevance. Around 5000 students study here at three faculties, a school of health sciences and the Ponte de Lima College. The equipment meets the latest standards and is supplemented by a wide variety of laboratories and simulators. Since the winter semester 2023/24, it is now also possible to study here in English, and you will learn Portuguese up to language level B2 for your clinical training during the first three years.
Study in Porto Portugal
Porto is located on the Atlantic coast, is the economic and cultural center of northern Portugal and is the country’s most important industrial and commercial city. The historic center of the port city is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has much to offer with countless sights, theaters and museums, and an incomparable panorama.
As a balance to your studies, the university promotes university sports, which are also supported by the student association. In addition, the city offers many recreational opportunities through its parks and gardens.
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Subjects: Medicine & Dentistry (in English)
Application Deadline: Expected in October 2024; admission tests for the term starting in autumn 2024 are already possible!
Term Start: Expected in October 2024
Tuition Fees: Medicine: 10,250 EUR/semester (6 years), Dentistry: 4,250 EUR/semester (5 years)
Information last updated: 04.10.2023
Requirements and Application
For studying in Porto, your A-level average grade, Leaving cert or GPA, does not matter. For admission, your grades in science are assessed, as well as the result of an entrance test, which you take entirely online. The test consists of a written part (60%) focusing on biology/chemistry/general knowledge and a motivation and aptitude interview (40%). MediStart prepares you optimally for this, on request also completely online and via video coaching. You prove your English skills with an appropriate language certificate, e.g. TOEFL, IELTS or CAE.
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