Working in Portugal - Recognition of Qualifications

You can get a direct comparison between any qualifications and those recognised in Portugal.

Higher Degrees

In case of higher degrees the requirements to the recognition of diplomas varies according to the area of studies, going from an almost immediate recognition (in case of medical/nursing studies) to a same what complicated system which includes a trial period (in case of lawyers). Therefore you should contact the NARIC for more detailed information.

Secondary Degrees

In case of secondary degrees, if you are not going to carry on your studies, you should present your diploma (usually it is necessary a stamp from the Portuguese embassy in your country) to the CIREP. If you are going to resume your studies here in Portugal, than you get the recognition at the school you are thinking in enrolling.

If you wish to recognise you professional skills, obtained in your country of origin or other EU/EEA, you should request this recognition (equivalência professional) at the Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional.

Useful references:

• NARIC – National Academic Recognition Information Center, Direcção-Geral do Ensino Superior
  Avenida Duque D'Ávila, 137
  1069-016 Lisboa
  Tel: (+351) 21 312 60 00
  Fax: (+351) 21 312 60 01
  
• CIREP – Centro de Informação e Relações Públicas, Direcção-Geral do Ensino Secundário
  Avenida 24 de Julho, 134 C
  1350-346 Lisboa
  Tel: (+351) 21 393 28 60/ 61
  Fax: (+351) 21 395 17 76
  
• IEFP – Instituto do emprego e Formação Profissional
  Departamento de Certificação
  Rua de Xabregas, 52
  1949-003 Lisboa

Text last edited on: 01/07/2003

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