Special Access Contests
Holders of a DET, CTeSP, higher education courses or candidates approved in specific exams.
Who Can Apply
Special Conexams are held for applicants with the following specific qualifications:
Applicants approved in the exams specially designed to assess the ability to attend higher education courses for people over 23 years old, created by Decree-Law no. 64/2006, of 21 March, hereinafter referred to as M23 exams;
Holders of a technological specialisation diploma (DET);
Holders of a higher vocational technician diploma (CTESP);
Holders of other higher courses.
Ranking Criteria
Criteria defined in accordance with the preceding paragraphs (different application profiles):
Holders of a technological specialisation diploma (DET);
DET grade (50%) + entrance exam grade (50%);Holders of a higher vocational technician diploma;
CTeSP grade (100%). If there is a need to take an entrance exam, the grade results from the simple arithmetic mean of the grade of the two components;Holders of other higher courses. Diploma Grading (100%).
Applicants approved in the M23 exams (own notice)
Tie-breaking criteria
Seniority in obtaining the course;
Age.
Applicants Exempted from Exams
| Phase | Dates | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Phase | 13/04/2026 a 29/05/2026 | 18/06/2026 |
| 2nd Phase | 01/06/2026 a 28/08/2026 | 14/09/2026 |
| 3rd Phase | 31/08/2026 a 18/09/2026 | 22/09/2026 |
Applicants Not Exempted from Exams
| Action | 1.ª Phase | 2.ª Phase | 3.ª Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolment in the ability assessment exams | 13/04/2026 a 29/05/2026 | 01/06/2026 a 28/08/2026 | |
| Information sessions for specific entrance exams | 01/06/2026 a 05/06/2026 | 01/09/2026 a 08/09/2026 | |
| Conducting specific entrance exams | 08/06/2026 | 08/09/2026 | |
| Publication of grades | 18/06/2026 | 14/09/2026 | |
| Submission of complaints and requests for re-examination of exams | Até 19/06/2026 | Até 15/09/2026 | |
| Responding to requests for complaints and re-examination of exams | Até 26/06/2026 | Até 21/09/2026 | |
| Registration/Enrolment | 18/06/2025 a 26/06/2026 | 14/09/2026 a 21/09/2026 |
Assessment Exams
For holders of a technological specialisation diploma and holders of professional higher technical courses that do not fall within the areas of training of the degrees.
| Course | Test |
|---|---|
| Accounting | Maths or Economics or Accounting or Computing Use |
| Computer Eng. | Maths or Computer Programming |
| Electronic and Automation Eng. | Electrical Circuits or Maths or Computer Programming |
| Management | Maths or Economics or Accounting or Computing Use |
| Mechanical Eng. | Maths or Electrical Circuits or Drawing |
Documentation
- Online application on the page
- Application (ISPGAYA model)
- Application (ISPGAYA model)
- ID Card
Fees
| Action | Price |
|---|---|
| Application | 150 € |
| Enrolment* (semestrial) | 120 € |
| Enrolment** (semestrial) | 180 € |
| Monthly tuition fee | 320 € |
**Without joining the payment of tuition fees by direct debit.
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