Admission Requirements
We seek to admit a small number of students each year with the following profile:
Application Materials
All applications must be submitted online.
Applications submitted on paper and/or by email will not be considered.
As part of the application review process, the Programme Director may request an interview with the candidate.
The application for Doctoral Programs requires the payment of non-refundable-fee.
Check the general terms for admission here.
Non-Portuguese or non-Bologna Declaration country diploma or certificate
Please be aware that if your diploma or certificate was not awarded by a Portuguese university or a university from a Bologna Declaration Country, you must provide the following information:
The application will not be analysed if the documents submitted do not meet the above conditions.
Visa
If you need a visa to study in Portugal, please apply as early as possible.
Evaluation Criteria & Ranking 2026-2027
Application Deadlines
Academic year 2026 / 2027
| round | application fee | opening date | closing date | reservation fee | programme enrollment | curricular units registration | vacancies | current vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Round | € 70 | DEC 15, 2025 | JAN 14, 2026 5:00 pm (PT time) | € 500 | JAN 29 - FEB 11, 2026 | APR 16 - 30, 2026 | 10 (unused vacancies transfer to next round) |
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| 2nd Round | € 70 | JAN 28, 2026 | FEB 25, 2026 5:00 pm (PT time) | € 500 | MAR 12 - 23, 2026 | APR 16 - 30, 2026 | ||
| 3rd Round | € 70 | MAR 11, 2026 | APR 6, 2026 5:00 pm (PT time) | € 500 | APR 16 - 30, 2026 | APR 16 - 30, 2026 | ||
| 4th Round | € 70 | APR 22, 2026 | MAY 13, 2026 5:00 pm (PT time) | € 500 | MAY 28 - JUN 11, 2026 | MAY 28 - JUN 11, 2026 | ||
| 5th Round | € 70 | JUN 3, 2026 | JUN 24, 2026 5:00 pm (PT time) | € 500 | JUL 9 - 23, 2026 | JUL 9 - 23, 2026 | ||
| 6th Round | € 70 | JUL 8, 2026 | AUG 26, 2026 5:00 pm (PT time) | € 500 | SEP 10 - 21, 2026 | SEP 10 - 21, 2026 |
Fees and Financial Aid
For the PhD in Finance, the tuition fees are €2,750 per year. Students are expected to pay a minimum of 4 years of tuition fees.
Please check with the Academic Services for Iscte payment schemes.
Scholarship Calls
Merit scholarships
Scholarships for duration of the PhD programme are granted to students with an excellent academic profile.
BRU-Iscte will offer merit scholarships to PhD candidates with an outstanding academic background. For more information see Regulation (link here).
Funding Opportunities
There are several scholarships and financial support schemes available for national and international PhD candidates.
Competition can be strong, but it is well worth exploring your options. Following are some of the main places to find out more about grants and funding opportunities.
