Recognition of Diplomas

If your degree is included in the the general resolutions issued by the Commission of recognition of foreign degrees, you can apply for diploma registry/ recognition directly to: 

- a Portuguese Public University (see the The List of Higher Education Institutions in Portugal)

- or, the General Direction of Higher Education 
 

• The registration application must be accompanied by the following documents:

- The original diploma, or a document issued by the competent authorities of the foreign higher education institution which proves, unequivocally, that the degree has been conferred;

- The original or certified copy of the document attesting the final classification, issued by the competent authorities of the foreign higher education institution;

- A copy of the dissertation / thesis (digital CD/DVD or paper format), for cases of registration of the degree of Master or Doctor and the translation of the title page of the dissertation / thesis (only). There is no translation requirements if your dissertation /thesis is writen in spanish, french, english or italian. When needed, tranlations can be certified at the Portuguese Consulate in the country where the degree is granted, notaries, registration officers, lawyers and solicitors. 

 Emoluments: maximum € 26,80 

Expected time for Delivery: maximum 1 months after request  

• To apply through the General Direction of Higher Education: 

Send the Template for Diploma registration request, requested documentation and payment (using a bank check issued to "Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior" or a proof of bank transfer to Agência de Gestão da Tesouraria e da Dívida Pública - IGCP, E.P.E.; IBAN: PT50078101120000000785189 SWIFT: IGCPPTPL, with the reference  "Registo-DL341/2007 ". 

The application can be requested by mail, or directly on the spot (every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 12:30): 

Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior

Av. Duque de Ávila, 137

1069-016 Lisboa

• Apply through a Portuguese Public University

Contact the Portuguese Public University of your choice (The List of Higher Education Institutions in Portugal), gather the requested documentation and fill in the form for diploma registration in a Portuguese Public University.