INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - INTEGRATED MASTER’S DEGREE IN MEDICINE

Special Selection for International Students

Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine | Academic Year 2025-26

 

Study Medicine in Portugal

Take the first step towards a world-class medical career at NOVA Medical School, one of Portugal’s top institutions.

Applications open for International Students for the Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine!

Study in Lisbon at a prestigious institution offering:

  • Innovative teaching
  • Hands-on clinical experience
  • Exceptional opportunities
  • A warm and supportive community ready to embrace you

Your journey in Medicine is just beginning.

 

CANDIDATURA AQUI

Applications exclusively online. You must access the Application Form and fill in all the fields.


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • A copy of the personal identification document or passport, clearly indicating the applicant’s nationality.
  • A declaration of honour, stating that the applicant does not hold Portuguese nationality and is not covered by any of the situations listed in points a) to e) of the section 5.1. of the Eligibility (section 5) in the public notice
  • A diploma from Portuguese secondary education or an equivalent qualification, or a diploma or certificate issued by a competent authority that, in the country where it was obtained, grants the right to apply for and enroll in higher education in that country.
  • Supporting documents of the grades obtained in the entrance exams for higher education or exams specified in section 6.2 of the Admission Requirements (section 6).
  • A sworn statement that the applicant has A2 proficiency in either Portuguese or English.
  • A declaration in which the applicant commits to obtaining B2 proficiency in Portuguese by the start of the 3rd year of the Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine, as defined in section 6.2.2. of the Admission Requirements (section 6).
  • A certificate of residence issued by an official entity in the country where the applicant resides.
  • Payment of the application fee.

All documents containing grades must indicate the grading scale used or be accompanied by a declaration from an official entity providing this information.

All the documents mentioned must be recognized by a Portuguese consular officer, or by The Hague Apostille in the country of origin of the documents, whenever they are issued by institutions in non-EU countries.

All the documents mentioned must be issued in one of the following languages: Portuguese, English, French, or Spanish, or be translated into Portuguese or English.

The application is valid only for the academic year to which the call for applications applies.

Applications that are not accompanied by all the requested documents will be immediately rejected.

Compliance with the requirements in section c) of number 6.1 of the Admission Requirements (section 6), regarding the fulfilment of the prerequisite, is an indispensable condition for participation in the curricular activities.

International students may apply for enrollment in the Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine if they meet the following conditions:

  • Hold a Portuguese secondary education diploma or a legally equivalent qualification;
  • Hold a qualification, understood as any diploma or certificate issued by a competent authority that, in the country where it was obtained, grants the right to apply for and enroll in higher education in that country;
  • Meet, by the start of classes, the prerequisite set by NOVA Medical School | Faculdade de Ciências Médicas: "Interpersonal Communication" – Absence of any psychological, sensory, or motor disability that severely interferes with functional capacity and interpersonal communication to the extent of preventing their own learning or that of others.

Specific admission requirements for the Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine:

  • Specific academic qualification for admission to the Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine. The assessment of this qualification will be based on:
    • If the applicant holds a Portuguese secondary education course: passing grades in the three entrance exams: Biology and Geology and Physics and Chemistry, and Mathematics.
    • If the applicant does not hold a Portuguese secondary education diploma: passing grades in one of the following conditions:
      • The three entrance exams: Biology or Biology and Geology; Chemistry or Physics and Chemistry; and Mathematics, required for admission to higher education in the applicant’s country of origin;
      • Final exams equivalent to the Portuguese entrance exams.
    • If the applicant holds a Brazilian “Ensino Médio” diploma: passing grades in the Natural Sciences and its Technologies (CNT) in the National High School Exam (Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio, ENEM);
    • If the applicant has completed the SUPERNOVA – Foundation Programme from NOVA University Lisbon: fulfilment of the progression criteria defined by the SUPERNOVA program;
      e)    If the applicant is unable to provide documentary evidence: passing grades in the Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics exams, administered by NOVA Medical School | Faculty of Medical Sciences.
  • Language proficiency requirements: Proficiency in Portuguese at level A2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) or basic proficiency in English at the time of enrollment in the 1st curricular year of the Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine; Intermediate proficiency in Portuguese at level B1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) by the start of the 3rd year of the Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the inability to renew enrollment at NOVA Medical School | Faculdade de Ciências Médicas until proof of attaining this level is provided.
  • NOVA Medical School | Faculdade de Ciências Médicas reserves the right to conduct an interview, either in person or via videoconference, with applicants to the Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine to verify compliance with the admission requirements. 

Applicants will be ranked in descending order on their final score, rounded to two decimal places, according to the following calculation formula:

CF = (0,4 x CES) + (0,6 x CP)

Being:
CF – Final classification;
CES – Secondary School final grade, on a scale of 0 to 200 points;
CP – Average score obtained in the following higher education entrance exams or examinations, on a scale of 0 to 200 points:

a)    If the applicant holds a Portuguese secondary education diploma: the results of the three entrance exams: Biology and Geology, and Physics and Chemistry, and Mathematics;
b)    If the applicant does not hold Portuguese secondary education diploma: Biology or Biology and Geology; Chemistry or Physics and Chemistry; and Mathematics exams, or equivalent final exams;
c)    If the applicant holds a Brazilian “Ensino Médio” diploma: the score obtained in the ENEM C, after conversion to the Portuguese grading scale, using the following formula:

ENEM C = Classification obtained in the “Natural Sciences and its Technologies” (CNT) knowledge area x 200/1000 

Notes: 
i.    Only applicants with a score in the ENEM knowledge area “Natural Sciences and its Technologies” (CNT) area are eligible;
ii.    The validity of the ENEM exam is 4 years.

d)    If the applicant has completed the SUPERNOVA – Foundation Programme from NOVA University Lisbon: the entrance exams defined by the program for applicants to the Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine.
e)    If the applicant is unable to provide documentary evidence: the Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics exams administered by NOVA Medical School | Faculdade de Ciências Médicas.

All final grades must be expressed on a scale from 0,00 to 200,00.

A minimum final score of 100,00 is required for eligibility.

In case of a tie between applicants, the tie-breaking criteria are:
Score obtained in the interview (E), either in person or via videoconference, calculated using the following formula, rounded to two decimal places:

E = Motivation x 0,20 + Maturity x 0,20 + Communication and Argumentation Skills x 0,30 + Knowledge of the Profession x 0,30.

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If you can't find the answer to your question, feel free to send us an email: admissions@nms.unl.pt

If you are an International Student, you can apply HERE. You must fill in all the fields and upload the necessary documents.

Yes, the application is only valid once you have paid the application fee (€ 70.00). This amount is non-refundable.

The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 academic year is €18,000.00. At the time of enrollment, 30% of the total tuition fee must be paid.

No, in this case, Portuguese citizenship takes precedence. You can apply to NOVA Medical School through one of the admission pathways available to national students.

 

 

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Tuition Fees

  • Application fee | €70,00
  • Tuition fee 25/26 | €18.000,00
  • Registration and Enrolment Fee | €35,00 / year
  • School insurance | €14,00 / year
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