First, the application conditions for studying abroad
1. The score of the college entrance examination has reached more than 60% of the total score of the college entrance examination in this province.
If not, the college will generally admit preparatory classes, and students should study for one year first. The content of the preparatory course is a part of professional courses and Portuguese courses. Therefore, the time of undergraduate course will be shortened, and the preparatory course will give students a one-year buffer time to lay a good foundation and prepare for undergraduate course. Most students with average grades voluntarily choose to take the preparatory course. At present, there are also Portuguese universities that do not need college entrance examination results and need to take the college entrance examination.
2. Portuguese B2 level, with certificate.
According to the application in recent years, the college requires at least B2 level to take language classes. Colleges with a level below B2 suggest taking a language course for one year first, and then going to undergraduate courses after passing the language examination of the university, otherwise students will not understand the courses taught in Portuguese. If you plan to study in Portugal, it is suggested that you start learning Portuguese one year in advance, find a professional Portuguese foreign teacher to teach and get a formal certificate, which plays a decisive role in your application for studying abroad. If you don't want to start learning Portuguese in advance, you can apply for a language class first, and then prepare to apply for an undergraduate course next year. The language teaching environment in Portuguese universities is good, and the language improvement is relatively fast.
3. Diplomas and grades
High school applicants must provide: high school diploma and three-year high school grades. Diploma and three-year high school grades are also important. Graduation certificate is a certificate to prove that students have completed their high school studies, and the original must be kept. The college will refer to the results of high school for three years when reviewing the college entrance examination results, which is very helpful for professional audit. The correct format of all files.
4. Undergraduate application for a master's degree must provide
Bachelor's degree certificate, undergraduate diploma, undergraduate transcript, C 1 or B2 Portuguese grade certificate.
Second, the attraction of studying in Portugal
1. The teaching quality is high and the cost of studying abroad is low.
Although Portugal is a small country in Europe, it has a high level of higher education. Universities here, such as the University of Lisbon, the University of Porto, the University of Coimbra, the University of Minio and the University of Aveiro, are holy places for international students to study. In addition, its low tuition fees provide high cost performance for China students studying in Europe.
2. All-European General Qualification Certification
The qualifications of Portuguese higher education institutions are recognized by the Ministry of Education and are common in Europe. Portugal's higher education system is synchronized with other western European countries within the framework of the European Union's unified higher education system.
3. Portuguese teaching has broad employment prospects.
Teaching in Portuguese universities is generally in Portuguese, and only a few universities specialize in English. So far, only a few people in China have studied Portuguese. From the perspective of long-term development and employment prospects, learning Portuguese is very advantageous. With the development of the Belt and Road Initiative, economic exchanges between China and Portuguese-speaking countries have become increasingly close, and a large number of China enterprises have invested in Portugal. Compared with other languages, Portuguese has more secure employment and considerable salary.
Three. Popular institutions for studying in Portugal in 2020
1. University of Porto
World ranking: 328
Reference of domestic universities: Nankai University ranks 338 in the world.
Application conditions: the score of college entrance examination in this province is 60%, that is, 750 points is not less than 450 points.
The University of Porto is the largest educational research center in Portugal, which is famous for its engineering and medicine. With three campuses and more than ten departments, it is one of the most popular universities in Portugal. In the world ranking, Nankai University is close to it.
2. University of Lisbon
World ranking: 355
Reference of domestic universities: Beijing Institute of Technology ranks 464 in the world, and Xiamen University ranks 476 in the world.
Application conditions: the score of college entrance examination in this province is 60%, that is, 750 points is not less than 450 points.
Lisbon University is the largest public institution of higher learning in Portugal. The majors are relatively unified, and geography, architecture and art rank among the top in the world 100. The ranking of QS in 19 is 355, which is between Nankai and Beijing Institute of Technology.
3. New Lisbon University
World ranking: 405
Reference of domestic universities: Xiamen University ranks 476 in the world.
Application conditions: the score of college entrance examination in this province is 60%, that is, 750 points is not less than 450 points.
New Lisbon University is the first comprehensive university in Portugal to offer a full-time MBA and teach in English, and its business school enjoys a high reputation in Europe.
4. University of Coimbra
World ranking: 407
Reference of domestic universities: Xiamen University ranks 476 in the world.
Application conditions: the score of college entrance examination in this province is 60%, that is, 750 points is not less than 450 points.
One of the five oldest universities in the world and a pioneer of higher education in the world. Many elements of the movie Harry Potter, which is popular all over the world, are based on this. Its faculties of literature and law are the highest among Portuguese higher education institutions. 450 points can be directly recorded in the preparatory class, breaking through the application time limit and directly entering the Portuguese higher education system.