Porto School of Engineering · Technical University of Porto
Admission to Bachelor's in Automotive Mechanical Engineering
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Students get into LEMA through the national admission contest (Concurso Nacional de Acesso). There were 45 places in the first round in 2026/27. In 2026, the last student admitted in the first round had 153.8.
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 | 45 | 45 | 153.8 | 0 | 155.3 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 43 | 43 | 143.0 | 1 | 158.3 | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 43 | 43 | 151.2 | 0 | 158.9 | 0 | 150.4 |
| 2023 | 43 | 43 | 147.0 | 2 | 157.0 | 0 | – |
| 2022 | 42 | 42 | 153.0 | 1 | 151.4 | 0 | 147.5 |
| 2021 | 38 | 38 | 153.2 | 2 | 153.6 | 0 | – |
| 2020 | 44 | 45 | 152.0 | 1 | 159.8 | – | |
| 2019 | 38 | 38 | 144.0 | 1 | 151.4 | – | |
| 2018 | 40 | 40 | 141.4 | 1 | 149.4 | 0 | 157.7 |
| 2017 | 40 | 40 | 144.3 | 3 | 143.6 | 0 | – |
| 2016 | 40 | 40 | 133.6 | 1 | 151.3 | 0 | – |
| 2015 | 35 | 35 | 127.0 | 0 | 152.7 | – | |
| 2014 | 35 | 12 | 122.1 | 23 | 118.9 | 1 | – |
| 2013 | 35 | 23 | 114.0 | 13 | 130.1 | – | |
| 2012 | 30 | 30 | 122.0 | 0 | 134.8 | 0 | – |
| 2011 | 35 | 35 | 131.3 | 1 | 147.3 | ||
| 2010 | 25 | 25 | 142.8 | 7 | 134.3 | ||
| 2009 | 20 | 20 | 138.0 | 8 | 129.3 | ||
How first-year students got in
- National contest, first choice41.3%
- National contest, other choice20.6%
- Other regimes12.7%
- Other, general regime6.3%
- Change of degree12.7%
- Over 236.3%
126 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 LEMA?
153.8 in the 1st phase of 2026 (143.0 in 2025), according to DGES.
Which entrance exams does LEMA require?
Física e Química + Matemática A, according to DGES.
How much does LEMA cost?
In 2026/27: €697 per year (national students); €4,500 per year (international students).
How many places does LEMA have?
45 in the first round of 2026/27, according to DGES.
Are there places for LEMA in the second round?
In 2025, the second round opened 1 place and the last student admitted had 158.3.
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