University of Lisbon School of Law · Universidade de Lisboa
Admission to Bachelor's in Law
Summary
Admission is through the national admission contest (Concurso Nacional de Acesso), with Português and one other entrance exam. 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 | 445 | 447 | 153.0 | 57 | 162.3 | 0 | 165.8 |
| 2025 | 445 | 447 | 163.3 | 30 | 165.5 | 6 | 162.3 |
| 2024 | 445 | 445 | 159.5 | 51 | 164.8 | 12 | 162.8 |
| 2023 | 445 | 446 | 159.8 | 41 | 161.8 | 8 | 160.0 |
| 2022 | 458 | 459 | 160.0 | 63 | 162.3 | 10 | 159.0 |
Evening track: 141.5 in the 1st phase of 2026, 82 places
Entrance exams and formula
Formula: 50% secondary school average + 50% entrance exams. Minimums: 120 application grade, 140 in the exams.
One of these combinations:
- Português + Filosofia
- Português + História
Source: DGES, entrance exam guide 2026
Tuition fees
Over the years
| School year | National students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| 2027/28 | €1,500 per year | |
| 2026/27 | €697 per year | €1,500 per year |
| 2025/26 | €697 per year |
Source: ulisboa.pt
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
The 1st round opens on 4 January 2027.
1st round (1 of 2) · 4 Jan – 5 Feb 2027
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FAQ
What was the last admitted grade for LD?
153.0 in the 1st phase of 2026 (163.3 in 2025), according to DGES.
Which entrance exams does LD require?
One of these combinations, according to DGES: Português + Filosofia; Português + História.
How much does LD cost?
In 2026/27: €697 per year (national students); €1,500 per year (international students).
How many places does LD have?
445 in the first round of 2026/27, according to DGES.
Are there places for LD in the second round?
In 2026, the second round opened 57 places and the last student admitted had 162.3.
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