Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto · University of Porto
Admission to Bachelor's in Chemistry
Summary
Admission is through the national admission contest (Concurso Nacional de Acesso), with Física e Química and Matemática A as entrance exams. International students have a separate contest, applying directly to the faculty.
Lowest entry grade over the years
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Places | Admitted | Last admitted | Places | Last admitted | Places | Last admitted | |
| 2026 | 40 | 16 | 129.8 | 25 | 113.8 | 14 | 125.8 |
| 2025 | 40 | 8 | 125.8 | 33 | 121.3 | 29 | 137.3 |
| 2024 | 45 | 20 | 127.3 | 26 | 117.5 | 23 | – |
| 2023 | 45 | 24 | 120.8 | 23 | 123.3 | 20 | – |
| 2022 | 48 | 27 | 121.3 | 22 | 118.0 | 21 | – |
Entrance exams and formula
Formula: 50% secondary school average + 50% entrance exams. Minimums: 100 application grade, 95 in the exams.
- Física e Química + Matemática A
Source: DGES, entrance exam guide 2026
Tuition fees
Over the years
| School year | National students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | €697 per year | €3,810 per year |
| 2024/25 | €697 per year | €3,500 per year |
| 2023/24 | €697 per year | €3,500 per year |
| 2022/23 | €697 per year | €3,500 per year |
| 2021/22 | €697 per year | €3,500 per year |
Source: web.archive.org (2026/27) · arquivo.pt (2024/25) · arquivo.pt (2023/24) · arquivo.pt (2022/23) · arquivo.pt (2021/22) · arquivo.pt (2020/21) · arquivo.pt (2019/20) · web.archive.org (2018/19) · web.archive.org (2017/18) · arquivo.pt (2016/17)
How to apply
National admission contest (Concurso Nacional de Acesso)
Applications for 2026/27 are closed. The 2027/28 calendar has not been published yet.
International students
A date, requirement or fee out of date? Let us know
FAQ
What was the last admitted grade for LQ?
129.8 in the 1st phase of 2026 (125.8 in 2025), according to DGES.
Which entrance exams does LQ require?
Física e Química + Matemática A, according to DGES.
How much does LQ cost?
In 2026/27: €697 per year (national students); €3,810 per year (international students).
How many places does LQ have?
40 in the first round of 2026/27, according to DGES.
Are there places for LQ in the second round?
In 2026, the second round opened 25 places and the last student admitted had 113.8.
Have another question? Ask our chat
Spotted a mistake? Let us know