UCP - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
The Semester Program focused on Social Sciences, Humanities, & Business
Founded over 50 years ago, Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) has distinguished itself for its renewal of teaching models, introduction of innovative academic training, and dedication to putting knowledge at the service of the common good. Over the years, UCP has meaningfully contributed to Portuguese society through its consolidated and sustainable growth, carved by its autonomy and independence in the fulfilment of its mission.
UCP’s drive for excellency earned it its position as #1 University in Portugal in the Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE WUR2020).
Católica University's Schools
UCP-FCH – Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Faculdade Ciências Humanas
UCP-FCH – School of Human Sciences
The School of Human Sciences runs a variety of undergraduate, master, and doctoral programs in the humanities and social sciences. The teaching undertaken in the School leverages the research carried out in its two research centers – the Research Center for Communication and Culture and the Católica Research Center for Psychological, Family and Social Wellbeing. In 2019 three of its programs were ranked among the best in the world according to Eduniversal: MA in Culture Studies (#4 worldwide in Culture and Arts Management, MA in Communication, Organization and Leadership (#12 in Europe in Communication), and MA in Communication, Marketing and Advertising (#19 in Europe in Marketing).
With faculty members from over a dozen countries and with diverse and solid research experience, the School of Human Sciences attracts a growing number of international students from all over the world and is known for organizing international schools, namely the Summer School for the Study of Culture and the Lisbon Winter School for the Study of Communication (in partnership with the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, the London School of Economics and Political Science, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Helsinki).
UCP-CLSBE – Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics is a triple crown accredited School, ranking 25th on the Financial Times Business School List.
Membership in this Elite group means the School is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide to be accredited by all 3 management associations EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB. CLSBE is the only Portuguese School among the FT Top 25 and the best Business School in Portugal for the 7th year.
Currently, 40% of CLSBE’s Professors are foreign and come from diverse countries, such as Italy, Turkey, Canada and Finland. The increased internationalization of the School can also be felt in the classroom, where more than half of the students are foreign, representing more than 50 nationalities.
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UCP - Universidade Católica Portuguesa's Course Offerings
Direct Enrollment Courses
In the list below, you can find UCP – Faculty of Human Sciences list of courses taught in English and Portuguese.
Universidade Católica doesn’t have all levels of Portuguese Language available. However, students can take these at another partner university. Portuguese language classes are usually at the end of the day, therefore, taking them at another location won’t interfere with student schedules.
Portuguese Language for Foreigners Classes
Universidade Católica doesn’t have all levels of Portuguese Language available. However, students can take these at another partner university. Portuguese language classes are usually at the end of the day, therefore, taking them at another location won’t interfere with student schedules.
Course Title |
ECTS |
Contact hours |
Term |
Syllabus |
| Portuguese Language Course for Foreigners (A1) | 4 | 45 | Fall & Spring | Download |
| Portuguese Language Course for Foreigners (A2) | 4 | 45 | Fall & Spring | Download |
Courses at UCP-CLSBE: Catolica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
This course list is updated for AY 2024/2023.
All syllabi are available upon request. Please email us at semester@studyinportugalnetwork.com
Courses Taught in Portuguese at UCP
For those who are feeling confortamble in taking courses taught in Portuguese, the lists of the courses taught in PT are provided individually to students who contact semester@studyinportugalnetwork.com.
If you are interested in taking, one course or all of your coursework taught in Portuguese, please note that Universidade Católica offers courses taught in Portuguese in the following fields of study:
- Social and Cultural Communication Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Applied Foreign Languages
- Social Work
