Porto School of Engineering · Technical University of Porto
Admission to Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering
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Students get into LEQ 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 124.8.
Entrance exams and formula
- Física e Química + Matemática
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 | 124.8 | 1 | 158.8 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 53 | 51 | 131.5 | 4 | 152.0 | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 53 | 53 | 134.6 | 2 | 145.5 | 1 | 153.2 |
| 2023 | 53 | 43 | 130.3 | 11 | 132.5 | 6 | 123.0 |
| 2022 | 53 | 53 | 162.8 | 1 | 162.6 | 0 | – |
| 2021 | 55 | 58 | 160.8 | 3 | 163.9 | 1 | 141.2 |
| 2020 | 61 | 62 | 160.3 | 2 | 154.4 | – | |
| 2019 | 50 | 50 | 154.8 | 4 | 144.3 | – | |
| 2018 | 50 | 50 | 153.8 | 5 | 150.7 | 0 | – |
| 2017 | 55 | 55 | 159.2 | 5 | 141.1 | 0 | – |
| 2016 | 55 | 55 | 149.2 | 0 | 169.3 | 0 | – |
| 2015 | 55 | 55 | 135.4 | 2 | 153.7 | 0 | – |
| 2014 | 54 | 27 | 131.2 | 28 | 123.0 | 10 | 144.4 |
| 2013 | 54 | 49 | 119.2 | 11 | 121.6 | – | |
| 2012 | 60 | 47 | 121.8 | 18 | 109.7 | 9 | 138.5 |
| 2011 | 60 | 60 | 146.2 | 5 | 148.0 | ||
| 2010 | 60 | 60 | 141.4 | 14 | 139.2 | ||
| 2009 | 60 | 60 | 138.1 | 13 | 132.2 | ||
| 2008 | 60 | 60 | 144.3 | 6 | 138.8 | ||
| 2007 | 60 | 60 | 138.1 | 9 | 139.3 | ||
| 2006 | 80 | 18 | 116.4 | 66 | 111.3 | ||
How first-year students got in
- National contest, first choice48.3%
- National contest, other choice18.3%
- Other regimes11.7%
- Other, general regime16.7%
- Change of degree4.2%
- Over 230.8%
120 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 LEQ?
124.8 in the 1st phase of 2026 (131.5 in 2025), according to DGES.
Which entrance exams does LEQ require?
Física e Química + Matemática, according to DGES.
How much does LEQ cost?
In 2026/27: €697 per year (national students); €4,500 per year (international students).
How many places does LEQ have?
54 in the first round of 2026/27, according to DGES.
Are there places for LEQ in the second round?
In 2026, the second round opened 1 place and the last student admitted had 158.8.
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