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What are the application requirements for undergraduate applications?

1. International students applying for an undergraduate programme at the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon (IPL) must apply under the International Student Statute, provided they do not hold Portuguese or another European Union nationality and meet the eligibility criteria. 2. Applicants must possess a Portuguese secondary school diploma, a qualification legally equivalent to Portuguese secondary education, or a qualification that grants access to higher education in their home country. 3. In addition, applicants must have the required academic background in the subjects relevant to their chosen programme and satisfy any programme specific prerequisites, particularly for courses in engineering, health sciences, or the performing arts. 4. Applicants must also demonstrate adequate proficiency in the language of instruction. 5. For programmes taught in Portuguese, students are generally required to achieve B2 level proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) by the end of their first academic year. 6. Candidates with B1-level Portuguese may be admitted conditionally if they commit to completing an approved Portuguese language course.

What are the application requirements for different graduate courses?

1. International students applying for a postgraduate (Master's or Postgraduate Diploma) programme at the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon (IPL) must meet the admission requirements established by both the institute and the academic unit offering the programme. 2. Applicants are generally required to hold a recognized bachelor's degree or an equivalent higher education qualification. The qualification may be a Portuguese degree, a foreign higher education degree awarded under the Bologna Process, or another foreign degree recognized by the competent academic body of IPL as equivalent for admission purposes. 3. In some cases, applicants with significant professional, scientific, or academic experience may also be considered if the relevant academic unit determines that they have the necessary qualifications to undertake postgraduate studies. 4. Applicants must also satisfy any programme specific admission requirements, which are determined by the individual school within the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon. 5. Depending on the programme, candidates may need to submit a curriculum vitae (CV), motivation letter, academic transcripts, portfolio (for creative disciplines), or attend an interview.

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