Porto School of Engineering · Technical University of Porto
Admission to Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
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Students get into LEM through the national admission contest (Concurso Nacional de Acesso). There were 120 places in the first round in 2026/27. In 2026, the last student admitted in the first round had 169.0.
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 | 120 | 120 | 169.0 | 0 | 174.8 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 120 | 120 | 155.8 | 2 | 159.5 | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 120 | 120 | 166.4 | 0 | 164.5 | 0 | 159.4 |
| 2023 | 120 | 120 | 163.6 | 2 | 176.0 | 0 | – |
| 2022 | 120 | 120 | 164.0 | 3 | 161.5 | 0 | 150.7 |
| 2021 | 120 | 122 | 162.0 | 7 | 162.7 | 0 | 160.9 |
| 2020 | 130 | 130 | 166.8 | 2 | 166.3 | – | |
| 2019 | 120 | 120 | 158.1 | 4 | 157.6 | – | |
| 2018 | 120 | 120 | 156.5 | 2 | 164.7 | 0 | 163.7 |
| 2017 | 140 | 140 | 155.2 | 1 | 145.3 | 0 | 178.3 |
| 2016 | 140 | 140 | 151.1 | 3 | 166.3 | 0 | 148.7 |
| 2015 | 140 | 140 | 133.7 | 0 | 151.3 | – | |
| 2014 | 150 | 102 | 113.4 | 56 | 129.3 | – | |
| 2013 | 150 | 132 | 119.6 | 24 | 138.4 | – | |
| 2012 | 120 | 120 | 138.1 | 1 | 147.5 | 1 | 146.3 |
| 2011 | 110 | 110 | 147.2 | 3 | 149.3 | ||
| 2010 | 110 | 110 | 145.7 | 7 | 139.2 | ||
| 2009 | 110 | 110 | 140.5 | 28 | 133.5 | ||
| 2008 | 110 | 110 | 143.5 | 3 | 142.7 | ||
| 2007 | 110 | 110 | 119.2 | 1 | 145.7 | ||
| 2006 | 100 | 63 | 108.0 | 38 | 117.8 | ||
How first-year students got in
- National contest, first choice37.9%
- National contest, other choice30.4%
- Other regimes5.5%
- Other, general regime12.6%
- Change of degree7.5%
- Over 236.1%
293 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 LEM?
169.0 in the 1st phase of 2026 (155.8 in 2025), according to DGES.
Which entrance exams does LEM require?
Física e Química + Matemática A, according to DGES.
How much does LEM cost?
In 2026/27: €697 per year (national students); €4,500 per year (international students).
How many places does LEM have?
120 in the first round of 2026/27, according to DGES.
Are there places for LEM in the second round?
In 2025, the second round opened 2 places and the last student admitted had 159.5.
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