Portucalense Infante D. Henrique University Doctoral Programme

Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique provides an application process for its PhD/doctoral programme. The guidance provided includes application phases, submission timing, and the set of application documents candidates must prepare, including proof of meeting application requirements.

The application process is organised into phases, with applications accepted in a 1st phase, then in a 2nd phase for remaining vacancies, and then a 3rd phase for remaining vacancies. The document requirements include degree certificates and curriculum vitae options that depend on the candidate’s academic and professional background.

Selection and evaluation criteria are not described in the provided text. The provided material focuses on required application documents, including detailed curriculum vitae and supporting proof for extracurricular activities and professional experience declared for ranking.

The provided text includes rules for document translation, certification, and requirements for requesting equivalencies. It also includes a re-entry application process through the Admissions and Student Support Services Department with separate documentation for re-entry.

1. Complete the application form, duly completed.
2. Provide documents proving that the candidate meets the application requirements (originals or certified copies), including one of the degree/curriculum vitae combinations listed.
3. Prepare a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, including proof of extracurricular activities and professional experience declared (so these are considered in ranking).
4. Include an identification document and an up-to-date colour photograph.
5. Submit a letter of motivation/intention.
6. If requesting equivalencies, submit an application for recognition and accreditation of competences, and include the syllabus and course loads for the subjects for which equivalence is requested, plus a certificate detailing the grades obtained.
7. Translate documents into Portuguese if they are not issued in Portuguese, English, French, or Spanish.
8. For foreign documents, present with consular certification or provide with the Hague Apostille affixed by the competent authority of the State where the document originates.
9. Certify copies of documents in accordance with the relevant legislation referenced.
10. For re-entry, request re-entries through the Admissions and Student Support Services Department using the appropriate form and include the re-entry documentation.

• Application form, duly completed
• Documents proving that the candidate meets the application requirements (originals or certified copies), including one of the following options:
• Bachelor’s degree certificate + Master’s degree certificate, or
• Bachelor’s degree certificate + relevant scientific curriculum vitae in the area of the PhD, or
• Academic curriculum vitae + scientific curriculum vitae + relevant professional curriculum vitae in the area of the PhD
• Detailed and updated curriculum vitae (including proof of the extracurricular activities and professional experience declared)
• Identification document
• Up-to-date colour photograph
• Letter of Motivation/Intention
• If requesting equivalencies: Application for Recognition and Accreditation of Competences in accordance with current regulations
• If requesting equivalencies: Syllabus and course loads for the subjects for which you wish to request equivalence
• If requesting equivalencies: Certificate detailing the grades obtained
• If re-entering: Identification document
• If re-entering: passport type photo
• If re-entering: Application for recognition and creditation of competences, according to the regulations in force, in case the student intends to apply for the equivalence of competences other than those acquired in the course to which he/she re-enters