Porto School of Engineering · Technical University of Porto
Admission to Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
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Students get into LEC through the national admission contest (Concurso Nacional de Acesso). There were 54 places in the first round in 2026/27. In 2026, the last student admitted in the first round had 151.8.
Entrance exams and formula
- Física e Química + Matemática A
Formula: 50% secondary school average + 50% entrance exams. Minimums: 95 application grade, 95 in the exams.
Source: DGES, entrance exam guide 2026
Lowest entry grade over the years
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Places | Admitted | Last admitted | Places | Last admitted | Places | Last admitted | |
| 2026 | 54 | 54 | 151.8 | 0 | 164.8 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 51 | 51 | 148.0 | 2 | 155.5 | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 51 | 51 | 142.3 | 2 | 158.7 | 0 | – |
| 2023 | 51 | 51 | 133.8 | 1 | 154.3 | 0 | – |
| 2022 | 51 | 51 | 131.1 | 2 | 137.1 | 0 | 123.7 |
| 2021 | 55 | 32 | 127.5 | 23 | 126.0 | 1 | 142.8 |
| 2020 | 60 | 54 | 122.6 | 8 | 145.4 | – | |
| 2019 | 57 | 57 | 126.2 | 0 | 146.7 | – | |
| 2018 | 60 | 60 | 125.6 | 5 | 143.3 | 0 | 142.2 |
| 2017 | 75 | 75 | 123.0 | 4 | 137.5 | 0 | 153.5 |
| 2016 | 75 | 20 | 113.0 | 56 | 122.5 | 0 | 161.3 |
| 2015 | 75 | 9 | 107.3 | 66 | 112.3 | 6 | 120.1 |
| 2014 | 80 | 0 | – | 80 | – | 60 | 127.5 |
| 2013 | 100 | 5 | 121.0 | 96 | 118.4 | 40 | 128.0 |
| 2012 | 100 | 29 | 119.9 | 73 | 123.5 | 59 | 120.0 |
| 2011 | 130 | 130 | 119.5 | 7 | 135.9 | ||
| 2010 | 130 | 130 | 141.5 | 9 | 136.0 | ||
| 2009 | 130 | 130 | 141.3 | 22 | 134.7 | ||
| 2008 | 135 | 135 | 142.9 | 12 | 140.7 | ||
| 2007 | 135 | 135 | 132.6 | 11 | 141.4 | ||
How first-year students got in
- National contest, first choice24.1%
- National contest, other choice24.1%
- Other regimes17.9%
- Other, general regime14.2%
- Change of degree8.0%
- Over 2311.7%
162 students enrolled for the first time in 2023/24 and 2024/25.
Source: InfoCursos, 2026 edition
Tuition fees
Tuition fees 2026/27
Over the years
| School year | National students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | €697 per year | €4,500 per year |
| 2025/26 | €697 per year | €4,500 per year |
| 2024/25 | €697 per year | €4,500 per year |
| 2023/24 | €697 per year | €4,500 per year |
| 2022/23 | €697 per year | €4,500 per year |
| 2021/22 | €697 per year | €4,500 per year |
| 2020/21 | €697 per year | €4,500 per year |
| 2017/18 | €950 per year | €4,500 per year |
Source: utporto.pt (2026/27) · utporto.pt (2025/26) · utporto.pt (2024/25) · arquivo.pt (2023/24) · arquivo.pt (2022/23) · arquivo.pt (2021/22) · arquivo.pt (2020/21) · arquivo.pt (2017/18) · arquivo.pt (2017/18)
FAQ
What was the last admitted grade for LEC?
151.8 in the 1st phase of 2026 (148.0 in 2025), according to DGES.
Which entrance exams does LEC require?
Física e Química + Matemática A, according to DGES.
How much does LEC cost?
In 2026/27: €697 per year (national students); €4,500 per year (international students).
How many places does LEC have?
54 in the first round of 2026/27, according to DGES.
Are there places for LEC in the second round?
In 2025, the second round opened 2 places and the last student admitted had 155.5.
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