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The Bachelor's Degree in Psychology trains professionals capable of understanding human behavior based on solid scientific knowledge consistent with the ethical standards of Psychological Science.
The highly qualified faculty is deeply involved in research production and dissemination. For this reason, the curriculum is strongly linked to ongoing research and, pedagogically, emphasizes practical work, student involvement in research contexts, and other forms of active learning that foster the development of critical thinking.
From the beginning of their studies, students in this degree program have the opportunity to participate in and conduct studies in laboratory settings (Psychology Laboratory – LAPSO) and in the field, learning about the latest paradigms and research techniques in Psychology. Furthermore, students also have the opportunity to engage with different areas of application of psychology, notably through a supervised internship component.
The Psychology degree at Iscte was designed with the European Diploma in Psychology (Europsy) as a reference, a document resulting from the work of psychologists from all over Europe who, since the 1990s, have been debating the specific needs of training in Psychology. By functioning as a standard, Europsy broadens the recognition of basic training in Psychology at the European Union level.
2026/2027
To work as a professional Psychologist requires in-depth training, including completion of two study cycles (i.e. a Bachelor's and Master's) and a supervised professional internship. For the purposes of fulfilling this requirement, besides this general undergraduate course (Bachelor's) in Psychology, Iscte offers students a selection of options for further training in the second cycle (Master's) in Psychology. In these programs, which span the areas of Social and Organizational Psychology and other Applied Psychology domains (such as Health, Emotions, Intercultural Relations, Community and the Protection of Minors), students have the opportunity to deepen the professional skills acquired in the first cycle.
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Competencies I * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Learning, Motivation and Emotion * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Methods and Application Areas of Psychology * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Perception, Attention and Memory * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Social Psychology * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Biological Bases of Behavior * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Developmental Psychology of Child and Adolescent * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Qualitative Research Methods * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Statistics and Data Analysis I * | 2 | 6.0 |
Recommended optative
Optional courses will only be held if they achieve a minimum number of enrollments.
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Developmental Psychology of Adult * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Epistemology and History of Psychology * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Personality Psychology and Individual Differences * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Psychopathology * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Work and Organizational Psychology * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Language and Thought * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Neuropsychology * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Quantitative Research Methods * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Statistics and Data Analysis II * | 2 | 6.0 |
Recommended optative
Optional courses will only be held if they achieve a minimum number of enrollments.
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Health Psychology * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Psychometrics * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Statistics and Data Analysis III * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Academic Competencies II * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Clinical Psychology * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Educational Psychology * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Psychological Assessment * | 2 | 6.0 |
Recommended optative
Optional courses will only be held if they achieve a minimum number of enrollments.
The BSc in Psychology has the general objective of provide its students with knowledge, skills and abilities on a basic theoretical and methodological level in the various areas of Psychology.
The first cycle programme (Bachelor's) in Psychology, which leads to the title of Licenciado in Portugal, is in accordance with the European Diploma of Psychology, according to which the teaching of Psychology in the university occurs in two cycles of education.
The first cycle programme consists of 6 semesters (3 academic years) and confers 180 ECTS, it therefore corresponds to only a part of the training as a Psychologist and does not alone enable its graduates to work professionally in the field.
Completion of the first cycle allows students:
The Learning Objectives are:
The objective of the 1st cycle is to provide a solid foundation for pursuing studies in the 2nd cycle. Learning objectives (LEs) are implemented through the logical sequence of the Program Content (PC) of the curricular units in each year/semester and are measured by the teaching/assessment methodologies (MEA) of each curricular unit. The course demonstrates congruence between the LEs, the PC, and the MEA.
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.
| 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 € | 1200.00 € |
| 2nd round | Licenciatura/Undergraduate - International Student | 2026-01-15 09:30 | 2026-02-25 17:00 | 70.00 € | 200.00 € | 1200.00 € | |
| 3rd round | Licenciatura/Undergraduate - Estudante Internacional | 2026-02-26 09:30 | 2026-04-06 17:00 | 70.00 € | 200.00 € | 1200.00 € | |
| 4th round | Licenciatura/Undergraduate - Estudante Internacional | 2026-04-07 09:30 | 2026-05-13 17:00 | 70.00 € | 200.00 € | 1200.00 € | |
| 5th round | Licenciatura/Undergraduate - Estudante Internacional | 2026-05-14 09:30 | 2026-06-24 17:00 | 70.00 € | 200.00 € | 1200.00 € |
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | 7000.00 € |
| 2nd Year | 7000.00 € |
| 3rd Year | 7000.00 € |
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.
Completing a degree in Psychology enables students to:
Since practicing as a psychologist is contingent upon passing both cycles of university-level psychology training (bachelor's and master's degrees), anyone wishing to practice the profession and become a member of the Portuguese Order of Psychologists must continue their psychology training in a master's program.
