The master's degree in "Disability Studies and Human Rights" aims to prepare and train technical professionals in the sector, graduates who want to become professionals in the field and leaders of public bodies, local authorities and social solidarity institutions, for the transition to a model centered on promoting the participation and human rights of people with disabilities.

Iscte is therefore committed to developing a high-level training programme that equips students with the knowledge, competences and skills to make a difference in this area of intervention.

The master's programme in "Disability Studies and Human Rights" grants equivalence to the first curricular year to students who have completed the postgraduate course and wish to move directly into the second year of the master's programme. In this case, students are exempt from paying the tuition fee for the first academic year of the master's programme.

Disabled students who are eligible for scholarships to attend higher education under Order no. 8584/2017 of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education may, if they wish, submit their application to Iscte's services.