How do I apply to study as an Erasmus student?
Once your home institution has approved your participation in the programme you
will need to download and complete UFP’s Incoming Application Form (PDF). This
should be returned to the International Office at UFP.
What are the criteria to be
accepted as an Erasmus student at UFP?
If you wish to study at UFP under the Erasmus programme, your home university
must have a formal agreement with UFP.
You must then contact the Erasmus Coordinator at your home institution to
discuss your eligibility. If no agreement exists it is not possible to
participate in the Erasmus programme.
Can I attend UFP as a 'free
mover'?
Unfortunately, UFP does not admit 'free movers' to the University.
My university does not have
an agreement with UFP. Are there any other opportunities for me to study at
UFP?
You can come as Visiting Student (VS) status allows students at other
universities to spend up to one academic year at the University at the
discretion of the academic department concerned. Please contact us for further
details.
I will be arriving at UFP
this year to study as an Erasmus student. Where should I go to register?
Registration means that you become a member of the University and entitles you
to full use of University facilities.
If you are starting your exchange at UFP in the First Semester, registration
takes place during the first two weeks of September. Registration takes place
at the International Office.
Students visiting UFP under Erasmus who are in the second, third or fourth year
of the normal first degree at their home university will be registered as
undergraduate students.
Students visiting UFP under Erasmus who are studying for their postgraduate
degree at their home university will be registered as Taught Master's students
and those studying for their Doctoral degree will be registered as Research
students.
Is accommodation available
for Erasmus students?
You can apply to the students’ hall of residence but unfortunately, due to
limited places, we cannot guarantee accommodation to all Erasmus students.
Information and advice is available for those who are unable to find a place in
the hall of residence. If you chose to stay in private accommodation, please
note that we can help you look for accommodation but we are not responsible for
any arrangements or contracts you might do towards this.
How many credits should I
take?
The normal workload for UFP students is 60 ECTS credits per year i.e. 30
ECTS credits per semester. This is the workload that is expected of exchange
and visiting students; you will not be permitted to diverge significantly from
these guidelines.
What courses may I
take?
If you have sufficient knowledge of Portuguese to attend classes and do
coursework in this language, you can take any course offered by the Faculty you
will be registered in. If not, you can attend the courses available in English.
Please note that we do not offer special courses for ERASMUS students.
What level of courses may I
take?
Normally, exchange students may apply to take courses at level 1 (first cycle).
You can only apply to second cycle courses if you have already completed the
equivalent to 180 ECTS. All course choices are subject to timetabling and the
previous study which applicants have undertaken. Advice will be offered by the
relevant Departmental Co-ordinator where appropriate.
How will I be assessed?
UFP uses ECTS as both a credit transfer and accumulation system. 20 point
grading system applied for the assessment of examinations, projects, essays,
tests and other tasks. Knowledge is assessed through continuous evaluation. In
the Portuguese System the marks are expressed out of twenty – the pass mark is
10/20 and the highest is 20/20. Class attendance is mandatory in, at least, 40%
of the given lessons. In practical and laboratorial courses presence in at
least, 70% of classes is required. In the Health Sciences Faculty, class
attendance is mandatory to 60% of theoretical classes, 80% of practical and
laboratorial courses and 90 % of clinical courses.
Will I have a Personal Tutor?
Before coming to UFP students are assigned an Academic Tutor. You will have a
tutor to act as your personal academic advisor for the period of your stay.
Your tutor will advise on your choice of courses, and will receive reports on
your progress. All issues regarding courses, syllabi, academic matters and
Learning Agreements are the tutors’ responsibility and should be dealt directly
with them. We advise students to meet with their academic tutor upon arrival
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