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One of the following sets:
11 History
18 Portuguese
or
17 Applied Mathematics Social Sciences
18 Portuguese
or
06 Philosophy
11 History
or
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
or
11 History
17 Applied Mathematics Social Sciences
or
12 History of Culture and Arts
18 Portuguese
Minimum ratings:
Application grade: 100 points
Specific exams: 95 points
Calculation formula:
Secondary average: 50%
Specific exams: 50%
At Iscte, it's another (hi)story!
Adapted to the Bologna model, the Undergraduate course in Modern and Contemporary History in the History Department of Iscte presents an innovative curriculum within the field of history courses taught in Portugal.
In fact, History at Iscte is another story! Why?
Prevailing scientific area of the course: History
Incoming Students at Iscte may also attend a full semester of courses focused on European and World History, as well as key issues in Portuguese History. Learn more about it here.
2026/2027
The BSc in Modern and Contemporary History is three years long and confers 180 ECTS credits, which are divided into 144 credits in compulsory curricular units and 66 credits in electives, of which 30 should be Interdisciplinary and 6 should be in Transferable Skills.
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Data Analysis for the Social Sciences * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Early Modern Portugal * | 1 | 6.0 |
| History of Portuguese Expansion * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Information Systems: Libraries and Archives * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Early Modern Comparative History * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Early Modern Europe History * | 2 | 6.0 |
| History of Latin America Thematic Courses > Extra-European History | 2 | 6.0 |
| Methodologies of History * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Portugal in the Ancien Régime * | 2 | 6.0 |
Recommended optative
Optional courses will only be held if they achieve a minimum number of enrollments.
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary History of Energy Thematic Courses > Economic History | 1 | 6.0 |
| Europe and the World in the Nineteenth Century * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Liberal Revolutions in Portugal * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Marginality and Social Control in Contemporary History Thematic Courses > Social History | 1 | 6.0 |
| History of European Construction Thematic Courses > Political History | 2 | 6.0 |
| History of the United States of America Thematic Courses > International History | 2 | 6.0 |
| Portugal From Regeneration to Republic * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Theories of History * | 2 | 6.0 |
Recommended optative
Optional courses will only be held if they achieve a minimum number of enrollments.
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Colonization and Decolonization: XIX-XX Centuries * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Contemporary European Cultures Thematic Courses > Cultural History | 1 | 6.0 |
| Europe and the World Between the Wars * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Intership in Modern and Contemporary History Optional Courses - Interdisciplinary > 3rd Year - 1st Semester | 1 | 6.0 |
| Portuguese History * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Europe and the World After 1945 * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Laboratory of History * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Portugal After 1974 * | 2 | 6.0 |
Recommended optative
Optional courses will only be held if they achieve a minimum number of enrollments.
2025/2026
A national candidate (or equivalent) is considered to be the one who:
A national or equivalent candidate competes for higher education through the National Competition for Access – National Call, managed entirely by the Directorate General for Higher Education (DGES). See here. That is, the application is not submitted or analyzed by Iscte, but by DGES.
1 Apart from the spouse, the unmarried partner is also eligible if accompanied by documentary evidence. | 2 Children over the age of 21 who remain dependent on the Portuguese/EU/EEA citizen or his/her spouse are also eligible. | 3 Children who live with the Portuguese/EU/EEA citizen or his/her spouse are also eligible.
One of the following sets:
11 History
18 Portuguese
or
17 Applied Mathematics Social Sciences
18 Portuguese
or
06 Philosophy
11 History
or
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese
or
11 History
17 Applied Mathematics Social Sciences
or
12 History of Culture and Arts
18 Portuguese
Minimum ratings:
Application grade: 100 points
Specific exams: 95 points
Calculation formula:
Secondary average: 50%
Specific exams: 50%
| Entrance examinations minimum score | Minimum application score | Formula for calculating the application score |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | 100 | Secondary school average 50% + Entrance examination average 50% |
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 697.00 € |
| Year 2 | 697.00 € |
| Year 3 | 697.00 € |
An international candidate is considered to be one who:
An international candidate wishing to apply for an Iscte programme competes through a Special Competition, managed by Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon. In other words, the application is presented and analyzed by the Iscte, through the Candidature Analysis Commission of the undergraduate programme for which the candidate has applied.
International candidates who meet the respective screening and selection criteria available for consultation here (see under ranking and admission criteria), may apply for this Special Contest.
National international candidates from China should also consult this page.
International candidates who are nationals of Brazil should also consult this page.
The application is online, on our Fénix academic management platform.
To learn more about the application process, and to move forward with yours, please consult this page.
The enrolment and registration of candidates who have applied for the programme is subject to the payment of the registration fee.
The tuition applied to international students is available on the programme presentation page. The tuition fees regulations are mandatory to read and available here.
| Round | Start Date | End Date | Vacancies | Application fee | Reservation fee | candidacy.reservation_fee_international |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st round | Licenciatura/Undergraduate - International Student | 2025-12-15 09:30 | 2026-01-14 17:00 | 2 | 70.00 € | 200.00 € | 750.00 € |
| 2nd round | Licenciatura/Undergraduate - International Student | 2026-01-15 09:30 | 2026-02-25 17:00 | 70.00 € | 200.00 € | 750.00 € | |
| 3rd round | Licenciatura/Undergraduate - Estudante Internacional | 2026-02-26 09:30 | 2026-04-06 17:00 | 70.00 € | 200.00 € | 750.00 € | |
| 4th round | Licenciatura/Undergraduate - Estudante Internacional | 2026-04-07 09:30 | 2026-05-13 17:00 | 70.00 € | 200.00 € | 750.00 € | |
| 5th round | Licenciatura/Undergraduate - Estudante Internacional | 2026-05-14 09:30 | 2026-06-24 17:00 | 70.00 € | 200.00 € | 750.00 € |
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | 5500.00 € |
| 2nd Year | 5500.00 € |
| 3rd Year | 5500.00 € |
See the previous tab "International Candidate".
The application to this competition follows a previous stage of registration in the M23 tests, which are mandatory at Iscte, typically in July. Candidates who meet all the following conditions can apply for these tests:
Learn more here (Webpage in Portuguese).
The Special Competition for Holders of Double Certification Courses of Secondary Level and Specialized Artistic Courses is intended for candidates who meet all the following conditions:
This special contest is intended for candidates who meet all the following conditions:
Learn more here (Webpage in Portuguese).
This special contest is intended for candidates who meet all the following conditions:
Learn more here (Webpage in Portuguese)
If you are unsure about your candidates profile, please fill in the contact form.
In the face with today's flexible and constantly changing labour market, a degree in History should provides its graduates with knowledge, capacities and general skills that enable them to adapt to any professional role that requires a university education.
The BsC in Modern and Contemporary History at Iscte offers strong preparation for the performance of activities related to: