Complete Guide "Study in Portugal" - Academic Year 2026/2027

Are you a student in Cape Verde, but would like to study at a Portuguese university? Kimov shows you all the steps and information you need to make that happen!

Important Information: The 2026/2027 scholarship announcements are NOT yet open. It is necessary to wait for the official publication. Applications for scholarships can only be made after a letter of acceptance or proof of admission to the university has been received.

STEP BY STEP:

Step 1: Finish high school - Good grades help a lot. Some areas require specific grades (e.g., medicine, psychology, engineering).

Step 2: Choose your degree and university - There are several universities with varying costs (e.g., large cities are associated with higher costs);

Step 3: Apply - There is a specific type of application for Cape Verdeans because Cape Verde has an agreement with Portugal. Many universities accept the 12th grade as the entry grade.

Applications are usually made online between March and July (dates may variate). 

GENERAL CALENDAR 2026/2027:

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION:

• 12th grade certificate (or attendance certificate if you have not yet finished);
• Academic transcript with grades;
• Document proving access to higher education in Cape Verde;
• Valid passport;
• Language proficiency certificate (if required).

DOCUMENTS GENERALLY REQUIRED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS (FICASE/ CAMÕES): 

• Letter of acceptance from the university;
• Academic certificates;
• Declaration of household income;
• Identification document;
• Letter of motivation;
• Letter of recommendation (if applicable).

TABLE OF COSTS WITHOUT SCHOLARSHIP:

TABLE OF CAMÕES SCHOLARSHIPS - BACHELOR'S DEGREE:

MAIN BENEFITS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP:

• Monthly maintenance allowance - help with living expenses during the degree course (food, transport, etc.);
• Monthly accommodation allowance - an extra allowance to help with the cost of a house or room;
• Annual tuition fee allowance - full or partial payment of university tuition fees, up to a fixed amount per year;
• Annual allowance for teaching materials - help with books and study materials;
• One-off installation allowance - amount paid once at the beginning of the scholarship to support arrival and installation in Portugal.

How they are usually paid: The amounts are transferred monthly directly to the student. The scholarship is generally renewable every year, if the academic requirements are met (until the end of the degree).

Important note: Amounts may vary depending on the year, country of origin, and specific scholarship competition regulations. The above examples refer to the average amounts of the most recent public notices for undergraduate scholarships under cooperation programs.

PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES:

PUBLIC POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTES:

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

• Scholarships: check the FICASE website (https://ficase.cv) and Camões I.P website (https://www.instituto-camoes.pt) 
• Application: check the website of the university you want to attend.

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