Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Lisbon · Universidade de Lisboa
Admission to Bachelor's in Dental Hygiene
Summary
Admission is through the national admission contest (Concurso Nacional de Acesso), with Biologia e Geologia as an entrance exam, alone or with another 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 | 44 | 44 | 166.0 | 15 | 160.0 | 2 | 150.5 |
| 2025 | 44 | 44 | 158.0 | 9 | 156.3 | 4 | 154.3 |
| 2024 | 44 | 44 | 146.8 | 6 | 146.8 | 1 | 144.5 |
| 2023 | 44 | 44 | 151.3 | 14 | 145.0 | 2 | 137.0 |
| 2022 | 44 | 44 | 150.5 | 10 | 146.0 | – | |
Entrance exams and formula
Formula: 50% secondary school average + 50% entrance exams. Minimums: 95 application grade, 95 in the exams.
One of these combinations:
- Biologia e Geologia
- Biologia e Geologia + Matemática
- Biologia e Geologia + Português
- Biologia e Geologia + Física e Química
Prerequisites (pré-requisitos, seleção): Grupo B - Comunicação interpessoal
Source: DGES, entrance exam guide 2026
Tuition fees
Over the years
| School year | National students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| 2027/28 | €9,000 per year | |
| 2026/27 | €697 per year | €9,000 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 LHO?
166.0 in the 1st phase of 2026 (158.0 in 2025), according to DGES.
Which entrance exams does LHO require?
One of these combinations, according to DGES: Biologia e Geologia; Biologia e Geologia + Matemática; Biologia e Geologia + Português; Biologia e Geologia + Física e Química.
How much does LHO cost?
In 2026/27: €697 per year (national students); €9,000 per year (international students).
How many places does LHO have?
44 in the first round of 2026/27, according to DGES.
Are there places for LHO in the second round?
In 2026, the second round opened 15 places and the last student admitted had 160.0.
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