Iscte - School of Sociology and Public Policy · Iscte - University Institute of Lisbon
Admission to Bachelor's in Sociology
Summary
Admission is through the national admission contest (Concurso Nacional de Acesso), with one of 8 combinations of 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 | 63 | 63 | 150.8 | 15 | 152.0 | 5 | 150.0 |
| 2025 | 63 | 64 | 147.8 | 12 | 150.5 | 6 | 139.3 |
| 2024 | 63 | 63 | 148.0 | 6 | 157.0 | 4 | 151.0 |
| 2023 | 63 | 65 | 154.0 | 12 | 152.5 | 3 | 147.5 |
| 2022 | 63 | 63 | 151.0 | 11 | 153.0 | 1 | 152.5 |
Evening track: 133.5 in the 1st phase of 2026, 34 places
Entrance exams and formula
Formula: 50% secondary school average + 50% entrance exams. Minimums: 100 application grade, 95 in the exams.
One of these combinations:
- História
- Português
- Filosofia + Português
- História + Mat. Apl. Ciências Soc.
- História + Português
- Mat. Apl. Ciências Soc. + Português
- Filosofia + História
- Filosofia + Mat. Apl. Ciências Soc.
Source: DGES, entrance exam guide 2026
Tuition fees
Over the years
| School year | National students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | €697 per year | €5,500 per year |
| 2024/25 | €697 per year | €5,500 per year |
| 2023/24 | €697 per year | €5,500 per year |
| 2022/23 | €697 per year | €5,500 per year |
| 2021/22 | €697 per year | €5,500 per year |
Source: iscte-iul.pt (2026/27) · web.archive.org (2024/25) · web.archive.org (2023/24) · web.archive.org (2022/23) · web.archive.org (2021/22) · web.archive.org (2020/21) · arquivo.pt (2020/21) · web.archive.org (2019/20) · arquivo.pt (2018/19)
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
Applications for 2026/27 are closed. The 2027/28 calendar has not been published yet.
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FAQ
What was the last admitted grade for L.Soc?
150.8 in the 1st phase of 2026 (147.8 in 2025), according to DGES.
Which entrance exams does L.Soc require?
One of these combinations, according to DGES: História; Português; Filosofia + Português; História + Mat. Apl. Ciências Soc.; História + Português; Mat. Apl. Ciências Soc. + Português; Filosofia + História; Filosofia + Mat. Apl. Ciências Soc..
How much does L.Soc cost?
In 2026/27: €697 per year (national students); €5,500 per year (international students).
How many places does L.Soc have?
63 in the first round of 2026/27, according to DGES.
Are there places for L.Soc in the second round?
In 2026, the second round opened 15 places and the last student admitted had 152.0.
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