Conditions of access
Foreign students integrated into international mobility programs at UALG (Erasmus or under cooperation protocols);
Foreign researchers/professors who carry out a period of research/mobility at UAlg;
Foreign students pursuing complete degrees at UAlg;
Foreign citizens residing in Portugal who wish to learn or improve their skills in Portuguese Language and Culture;
The minimum age for admission is 17 years old. Candidates must have completed secondary education.
Criteria for selection of the candidates
- Erasmus students
- Full-time undergraduate students enrolled at the University of the Algarve
- Foreign nationals residing in Portugal with a valid residence permit for the duration of the program.
Necessary documentation
Completion of the online enrolment form (all fields must be filled in);
Visa required (where applicable);
Copy of ID document;
Copy of the certificate obtained in PLE (if the desired level is other than A1.1).
Calendar 2026/2027
1st Semester
Receipt of applications: 9th to 13th September 2026
Diagnostic Test: 24th September*
Information of Diagnostic Test results and level assignment: 24th September
Shortlist of candidates and submission of results to the Academic Services (AS): by 28th September
Announcement of shortlist results from AS to Faculty: by 2nd October
Complaints regarding the placement list: 5th October
Replies to complaints: 6th October
Registration and enrolment: 3rd to 7th October 2026
First Class: 12th October
2nd Semester
1st Phase
Receipt of applications: 15th to 27th January 2027
Diagnostic Test: 18th February 2027*
Information of Diagnostic Test results and level assignment: 18th February 2027
Shortlist of candidates and submission of results to the Academic Services (AS): by 19th February 2027
Announcement of shortlist results from AS to Faculty: by 25th February 2027
Complaints regarding the placement list: 26th February 2027
Replies to complaints: 1st March 2027
Registration and enrolment: 26th February to 1st March 2027
2nd Phase
Receipt of applications: 12 January to 1 February 2026
Announcement of the shortlist: 11 February 2026
Diagnostic Test: 12 February 2026*
Announcement of Diagnostic Test results and level assignment: 13 February 2026
Complaints regarding the placed list and/or results of the Diagnostic Test: 14 February 2026
Replies to complaints: 16 February 2026
Registration and Enrolment: 18 to 20 February 2026
* Diagnostic Test only for candidates who do not present the Portuguese language level certificate.
Note: The second stages are for students who, for various reasons, were unable to enrol/register during the first stage.
Applications here
