The third phase of the national access competition runs from 10 to 12 October, with results on 18 October. Where the places are, who may apply, and the rule that cancels an earlier enrolment if you switch course.
The Instituto para o Ensino Superior counted 100,922 grant applications for 2026-27 by 6 October, and 35,427 cannot be assessed until missing information arrives. How to answer a request on BeOn, the late-application rules, and which residence permits qualify.
How the national access contest for public universities works: who can apply, the exams, your six choices, the three phases, and enrolling on time.
The second phase of the national access contest placed 292 more students than in 2025, but Bragança alone was left with 885 empty places. Enrolment runs from 1 to 3 October.
Who can get a state study grant for university in Portugal, how much it pays, how to apply by 2 October, and what to do if you are refused.
The council has 1.8 million euros for about 1,200 students with a Cascais tax address, on degree and CTeSP courses anywhere in Portugal. Applications go through MyCascais, in the student's own name, by 18:00 on 16 October.
The board cites illegalities in the May election, which a Lisbon court annulled in August over an eight-day notice and an expired General Council mandate. Pereira says he will seek to suspend the decision.
