Applicants over the age of 23
Apply for an Undergraduate Programme being more than 23 years old
The Special Admission for those aged over 23 applies to individuals who, accumulatively:
- Are 23 years old by 31 December of the year preceding the application;
- Do not hold a higher education qualification;
- FAQs M23
Applications
Application rounds and deadlines for the academic year 2025/26 are:
1st Round
- Application submission in the Universidade de Lisboa application portal;
- Exams at the University’s Rectorate.
2nd Round
Registration and application in Técnico’s application platform, after being approved on the exams performed at the Rectorate.
- Submission of applications: August 18 to August 22, 2025
- Publication of admissions results: August 25, 2025
- Registration and enrolment: August 25 to September, 2025
Documents
To complete the application process it is necessary to submit the following documents as PDF files:
- Recent Photo;
- Up-to-date CV;
- Official academic transcript of the applicant’s secondary school records with average grades;
- Display of identification document (passport, foreign citizen card or other appropriate), or, when authorized by the candidate, a simple photocopy of the identification document;
- Bank transfer slip of the payment for the application fee.
Application Fees
An application fee payment of € 100 is required for each application, which is not refunded after the publication of results.
- After the application submission process, an ATM reference will be generated to proceed with the payment.
- The payment shall be done until 3 working days after the submission and sealing of the application.
- The application fee is not refundable.
Selection Criteria
Assessment for the ability to attend an undergraduate or a 1st study cycle of an integrated course at IST includes the following components:
- Applicant’s academic and professional CV;
- An admission test that demonstrates the academic potential and knowledge;
- An admission test that evaluates the scientific ability;
- An interview to evaluate the applicant’s motivation.
The components of the tests may vary depending on the chosen academic course.
Study Programmes
Undergraduate Programmes:
1Integrated Master Programme. Access to the 2nd study cycle does not require an application, after the conclusion of the undergraduate part of the study programme.
More information:
Tuition Fees
National and EU Students: For the academic year 2025/26 the tuition fee for the 1st study cycle courses (undergraduate or integrated masters) is 697,00 euros.
International students cannot apply for M23.
University M23 Open Day
At the M23 Open Day, the University seeks to bring the adult audience closer to the academic community in order to provide the confidence to enter a new challenge and clarify questions about applications.
Técnico Open Day
On the Técnico’s Open Day, it is possible to get to know the scientific areas, the courses, and the facilities, in a day with a vast program of activities that involve the entire community of the School.
Talk with us
The Academic Registry Office is available to answer questions regarding the submission of applications, documents, or payments for study programmes offered at Alameda Campus, at the following email address: candidaturas.ag@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
For study programmes taught at Taguspark Campus, please use this email address: academicatagus@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
If you wish to find out more about our programmes and academic experience, you can schedule a visit or a Zoom chat with the Student Support Unit.