Incoming Students: FAQs
- How long is the Erasmus programme?
The Erasmus programme varies between 1 to 2 semesters (6 to 12 months) in each study cycle.
- Do I have to pay tuition fees at both universities?
No, in the Erasmus programme you only pay the tuition fees of your home university.
- I am a Freemover student, where and how do I pay the fees?
After registering at U.Porto, you must access your profile on SIGARRA and on your page access your current account.
- Where to find and how to search for accommodation?
You should contact the International Office of the central services of the University of Porto by email (international@reit.up.pt).
The Social Services of the University of Porto (SASUP) have some university residences and some are reserved annually for students who attend the U. Porto under mobility programmes and protocols. If you are interested in applying for this accommodation, we suggest that you check the conditions through SASUP.
FEP has different partnerships with university residences, with advantageous conditions for FEP students. You can obtain more information here.
If you want to look for accommodation on your own, you might consider the Housing Anywhere and Uniplaces platforms, which are reliable and have good options.
The search for accommodation, whether in University of Porto Halls of Residence or in private accommodation, is the student's responsibility. FEP has no responsibility in the management of this need.
- Where can I get support and advice as a mobile student (groups of students, etc.)?
The main source of FEP support on procedural issues is the School's reception services via e-mail (erasmus_in@fep.up.pt). In addition, you can also get support through Linking Students, who promote various activities that encourage integration among international students and the FEP Buddy Programme, where you will have a national student who can help you in your adaptation process.
- What is the language used in class?
Classes can be taught in either Portuguese or English. In the degree programmes, there are a restricted number of classes taught in English, which are usually the choice of Erasmus students. FEP has five Master's programmes fully taught in English and the two PhD programmes - PhD in Business and Management Studies and PhD in Economics - also taught in English.
- Is there a health or emergency helpline? What is the number?
Yes. For police or medical emergencies it is 112.
The rest of the emergency numbers can be found here
- I need a medical appointment, what should I do?
You should contact SRI via email (international@reit.up.pt).
- How can I get a travel pass in Porto?
If you only want an occasional travel pass, you can get it from any metro station in Porto, with no need for anything other than the money for the pass and your trip.
If you are interested in a monthly travel pass, which turns out to be financially more advantageous if you use public transport frequently, you have to go to an Andante Shop or STCP counter and take your Passport or Residence Visa and a passport photo with you. The Andante Sub23 gives you a discount for being a college student under 23 years old.
The Andante store closest to the School of Economics and Management (FEP) is located at Hospital São João Metro Station.
- How can I get the monthly travel pass Andante Sub23?
If you have less than 23 years old we suggest you to bring the Andante Sub23, for that you must bring, besides the ID document and photo, the Andante Sub23 document. The Pass document sub23@superior.tp, due to the pandemic, is obtained in the FEP website, accessing to "Certificates" ("New Request").
- Where can I practice sports (extreme sports, gym, volleyball, football, etc.)?
Each School has teams for certain sports, should you wish to play sports at competition level. However, you can consult the website of the Sports Centre of the University of Porto (CDUP) which shows and explains the different sports activities that take place at UPorto.
- I can't access the application module of the Sigarra U.Porto application. How can I access it?
You should contact the U. Porto International Relations Service (international@reit.up.pt).
- I completed the application correctly and have the registration done, does the FEP need any more documents?
No.
- Can I also select course units from another study programme and from another School?
Yes, but you should contact the other School first and always keep the highest number of ECTS credits at FEP.
- The agreement between our universities does not foresee the 3rd study cycle, can I still apply for course units of this cycle?
Situations are analysed individually.
- I can enrol in Bachelor course units, but I cannot enrol in Master course units, why?
In the online application you should access the "APPLICATION FORM_3" and add the programme. Then in the "APPLICATION FORM_5" you can add the programme units.
- When are the results of the applications published?
In the 1st semester the application results come out during the month of June and in the 2nd semester the results come out from November.
- My registration was completed late; I still don't have a letter of acceptance. What do I do?
You should contact the International Relations Service of the U. Porto (international@reit.up.pt).
- My university requires the original U.Porto Learning Agreement, how should I proceed? Who signs this document?
FEP signs this document.
- Is the registration at U.Porto done at FEP?
No. You must register at the Rectory of U.Porto (SRI). You should go to https://international.up.pt/ and make an appointment. During the pandemic, registrations were made online at the Rectory and, exceptionally, some registrations were made by FEP.
- I can't see my study plan, what's the problem?
Your application has not yet been validated by SRI and / or FEP. You should contact erasmus_in@fep.up.pt.
- I was unable to attend the Welcome Session, is it possible to attend the School on another day to obtain the necessary information?
The PowerPoint presentation is always sent by email after the Welcome Session.
- What date should I put on the Period of Study Statement / Placements for signature in relation to the start of the academic year?
The arrival date is confirmed in person or, exceptionally in pandemic, confirmed by air ticket or online registration at the Rectory.
- Where can I register to attend the Portuguese course?
You should contact the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FLUP) or via email (ple@letras.up.pt). Linking Students usually also offers a Portuguese language course at affordable prices.
- I still don't have a student card, where should I look?
The International Relations Service of the U. Porto (SRI) sends an email with the necessary information. If you don't receive it, send an email to international@reit.up.pt
- When can I pay the School Insurance?
After registration by the Services, the School Insurance amount is available in the "current account", and can be paid by SIBS or PayPal.
- How can I correct my name in SIGARRA?
You should send an email to erasmus_in@fep.up.pt.
- I don't have any credentials (username and password), when do I get them?
Credentials are sent by FEP by email to students at the beginning of each semester.
- How do I enroll in classes?
You will receive an email with instructions.
- Is class attendance compulsory?
Yes.
- I have course units that coincide at the same time, can I make changes?
Changes can be made during the 1st week of classes each semester.
- I've already made the changes, but I don't see it in the study plan on the FEP website, why?
FEP and SRI will have to validate this change and, subsequently, FEP's SA will register in the different classes.
- Can I sign up for grade improvement?
Yes. Up to 48 hours before the exam. The order is placed in the personal area of Sigarra.
- I intend to extend my period of study, is it possible?
It depends on each situation. An evaluation of the academic results of the 1st semester is made and the vacancies that are included in the agreement between the schools are checked.
- What document do I need to deal with at the end of mobility?
You should contact your home university and deliver or send by email to FEP to sign.
- When do I have the Transcript of Records?
The Transcript of Records is issued 15 working days after the end of the appeal examinations, however this deadline is dependent on the release of the results.
- Can I return to the country of origin before the Transcript of Records?
Yes.
- My university requires the original Transcript of Records, can you send it?
They are usually sent by email but, exceptionally, if requested by the university, yes.
- I should have had an A and B grade; why don't I?
There is no direct correspondence between local grades and ECTS grades. ECTS grades are calculated on the basis of a three-year sample of grade records for a specific programme. This means that, for a given course unit, all the results obtained by the students in that course unit are organised, ordered and defined in ranges respecting the percentages of 10% lowest, 25%, 30%, 25% and 10% best students, corresponding to ECTS grades E, D, C, B and A, respectively.
- If I miss an exam, what information will appear on the Transcript of Records?
There will be a record of “RFE – Reprovado por falta de comparência (FAIL – Absence of Examination)”
- I plan to do a summer internship, what should I do?
You should contact SDC (Development and Career Service) through the email sdc@fep.up.pt
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