NOVA Medical School · NOVA University Lisbon
Admission to Bachelor's in Nutrition Sciences
Summary
Admission is through the national admission contest (Concurso Nacional de Acesso), with Biologia e Geologia as an entrance exam, alone or with another exam. 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 | 32 | 32 | 170.0 | 1 | 179.5 | 1 | 156.0 |
| 2025 | 20 | 20 | 162.0 | 4 | 159.5 | – | |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 | 153.3 | 3 | 161.0 | 1 | 175.5 |
| 2023 | 20 | 20 | 164.0 | 4 | 170.8 | 1 | 172.5 |
| 2022 | 22 | 22 | 166.8 | 2 | 166.0 | 0 | – |
Entrance exams and formula
Formula: 50% secondary school average + 50% entrance exams. Minimums: 120 application grade, 120 in the exams.
One of these combinations:
- Biologia e Geologia
- Biologia e Geologia + Matemática A
- Biologia e Geologia + Física e Química
Prerequisites (pré-requisitos, seleção): Grupo A - Comunicação interpessoal
Source: DGES, entrance exam guide 2026
Tuition fees
Over the years
| School year | National students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | €697 per year | €10,500 per year |
| 2025/26 | €7,500 per year | |
| 2023/24 | €697 per year | €7,500 per year |
| 2022/23 | €697 per year | €7,500 per year |
Source: nms.unl.pt (2026/27) · nms.unl.pt (2026/27) · arquivo.pt (2025/26) · nms.unl.pt (2023/24) · arquivo.pt (2022/23)
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 LCN?
170.0 in the 1st phase of 2026 (162.0 in 2025), according to DGES.
Which entrance exams does LCN require?
One of these combinations, according to DGES: Biologia e Geologia; Biologia e Geologia + Matemática A; Biologia e Geologia + Física e Química.
How much does LCN cost?
In 2026/27: €697 per year (national students); €10,500 per year (international students).
How many places does LCN have?
32 in the first round of 2026/27, according to DGES.
Are there places for LCN in the second round?
In 2026, the second round opened 1 place and the last student admitted had 179.5.
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