In accordance with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 9-A/2025, of February 14, applicants for the study cycle leading to the Master¿s degree in Teaching Physical Education in Basic and Secondary Education must cumulatively meet the following requirements:
Hold a higher education qualification, namely a bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Sciences, or a related field, or a foreign higher academic degree legally recognized as meeting the objectives of a bachelor¿s degree (cf. Article 18, paragraph 4, subparagraph a)).
Have obtained, in their overall previous academic background, a minimum of 120 ECTS credits in the field of Physical Education and Sport, as defined in the annex to the aforementioned Decree-Law (cf. Article 18, paragraph 4, subparagraph b)).
Demonstrate oral and written proficiency in the Portuguese language, as well as logical and critical reasoning skills. These will be assessed by Universidade Lusófona through its own methodology, which may include written tests, oral examinations, interviews, or other assessment tools (cf. Article 17, paragraphs 1 and 2).
Applicants who have obtained at least 75% of the minimum required training credits for the specialization may also apply, provided that the remaining credits are completed concurrently with the study cycle. It is the responsibility of the legally and statutorily competent body of Universidade Lusófona to define the curricular units to be attended in order to fully meet the required conditions (cf. Article 18, paragraphs 7 and 8).
