Bachelor in
Economics
Economics
The bachelor’s degree in Economics is a broad-based programme that provides training in economics and management, complemented by several instrumental areas, such as quantitative methods, law, and accounting. For students who wish to enter the labour market at the end of the programme, the education they obtain equips them with the essential tools. For students who intend to continue their studies, the programme offers a solid academic foundation that enables them to gain access, with a strong likelihood of success, to any Master’s degree in economics or management, whether at FEP or at another reputable university in Portugal or abroad.
The bachelor’s degree in Economics (known in Portugal as the Licenciatura em Economia) is a broad-based programme that provides training in economics and management, complemented by several instrumental areas, such as quantitative methods, law, and accounting. For students who wish to enter the labour market at the end of the programme, the education they obtain equips them with the essential tools. For students who intend to continue their studies, the programme offers a solid academic foundation that enables them to gain access, with a strong likelihood of success, to any Master’s degree in economics or management, whether at FEP or at another reputable university in Portugal or abroad.
Duration
3 years
Start date
September
Time table
Day Time
Location
On campus (Porto)
Language
English
Total credits
180 ects
Tuition fees
National, European
Union and European
Economic Area students
697 € / year
CPLP International
Students
1 925 € / year
International
Students
3 500 € / year
National, European Union and European Economic Area students
697 € / year
CPLP International
Students
1 925 € / year
International
Students
3 500 € / year
Annual fees for the 2026/27 academic year (full-time), subject to confirmation. All fee amounts and related information can be consulted at the following link:
Programme structure
1st YEAR
1st SEMESTER
Economics and Contemporary Challenges(6 ects)
Financial Accounting I (6 ects)
Mathematics I (6 ects)
Microeconomics I (6 ects)
Information Management (6 ects)
2nd SEMESTER
Mathematics II (6 ects)
Financial Calculation (6 ects)
Financial Accounting II (6 ects)
Economic History (6 ects)
Microeconomics II (6 ects)
2º YEAR
1st SEMESTER
Business and Economic Law (6 ects)
Statistics I (6 ects)
Public Economics (6 ects)
Macroeconomics I (6 ects)
Industrial Economics (6 ects)
2nd SEMESTER
Economic Development and Growth (6 ects)
Macroeconomics II (6 ects)
International Economics (6 ects)
Financial Economics (6 ects)
Statistics II (3 ects)
Economics Laboratory (3 ects)
3rd YEAR
1st SEMESTER
Elective I – Conditional (12 ects)
Elective II – Curricular units from any scientific area of FEP (12 ects)
Elective III – Curricular units of the 1st cycle of the University of Porto (6 ects)
2nd SEMESTER
Corporate Finance (6 ects)
History of Economic Thought (6 ects)
Business Analytics (6 ects)
Portuguese Economy (6 ects)
Econometrics (6 ects)
Information for applicants
Information for applicants
Applications – 1st Call
From 20/01/2026 to 05/03/2026
Provisional results
23/03/2026
Final results
10/04/2026
Enrolment
From 13/04/2026 to 21/04/2026
Applications
National Applicants
Information regarding the National Contest for Admissions:
Entrance Exams 2026/27 (one of the following sets):
04 Economics + 19 Mathematics A + 18 Portuguese
or
19 Mathematics A + one of the following exams: 04 Economics or 18 Portuguese or 07 Physics-Chemistry or 11 History or 13 English
Calculation of application average:
50% Secondary school average + 50% Entrance exam
School code: 1104 Faculdade de Economia da U. Porto
There are other particular schemes through which candidates may apply (Change of University/Degree, Applicants over 23 years old, Re-enrolment).
APPLICANTS FROM INTERNATIONAL OR FOREIGN
EDUCATION SYSTEMS (based in Portugal or UE or EEA)
Applicants who have completed their secondary education in an international or foreign education system in Portugal or EU or EEA must present the entrance examinations required for admission, or officially recognised equivalents. The application deadlines applicable to these candidates are the same as those established for the Portuguese National Contest for Admissions. Any questions regarding eligibility, required examinations or the application process should be addressed directly to the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES) or to the Office for Access to Higher Education at the University of Porto.
There are other particular schemes through which candidates may apply (Change of University/Degree, Higher education degrees, Applicants over 23 years old and Re-enrolment).
International Applicants
International candidates interested in applying to FEP should carefully read the formal notice regarding the International Students Applications. This document details the conditions of access, eligibility requirements, and application procedures. Reading the announcement is essential for candidates to verify that they meet all the necessary conditions to participate in the competition.
Required Documentation:
The documentation required varies depending on the candidate’s country of origin. If the candidate comes from a country where there is no final secondary school examination in mathematics, they will need to submit an additional statement. The secondary school leaving certificate and academic transcript must be authenticated with an apostille. All documents must be identified; those that do not identify their holder will not be accepted. Only final exams taken from 2023 onwards (inclusive) will be accepted. All necessary and required documentation can be found in the Notice.
Important information
The application will only be considered valid after payment of the application fee (€100), which must be paid by the indicated deadline.
Candidates will be ranked in descending order of marks based on the results of the Mathematics, equivalent to the Mathematics A section of the Portuguese national entrance exam, converted to a scale of 0 to 20. Applicants with a score below 15 will be eliminated from the selection process.
There are also some specific cases, such as applicants who have taken the ENEM, GAOKAO or LIANKAO, IBDP or A-Level exams. These situations are detailed in the notice, which should be consulted carefully.
After the selection period, applicants will be informed of the final result of their application on the FEP website.
The application will only be considered valid after payment of the application fee (€100), which must be paid by the indicated deadline.
Candidates will be ranked in descending order of marks based on the results of the Mathematics, equivalent to the Mathematics A section of the Portuguese national entrance exam, converted to a scale of 0 to 20. Applicants with a score below 15 will be eliminated from the selection process.
There are also some specific cases, such as applicants who have taken the ENEM, GAOKAO or LIANKAO, IBDP or A-Level exams. These situations are detailed in the notice, which should be consulted carefully.
After the selection period, applicants will be informed of the final result of their application on the FEP website.
Why choose this programme?
Quality of teaching
FEP trains executives for the top positions of any organisation, whether private or public, national or international.
Connections to the business world
FEP bachelor’s are widely recognised by employers. They enable students to acquire scientific knowledge and technical skills that are sought after and recognised by the labour market.
Career opportunities
FEP students are qualified to perform functions in the areas of economic analysis and consulting, public policy support, information systems, finance and management in its various aspects, both strategic and operational, and in finance, marketing, operations and logistics, or accounting, auditing, management control or taxation.
Multinational and multicultural learning environment
The international environment at FEP and the opportunities to complete part of your academic studies at one of our many partner schools allow you to acquire the skills needed to practise your profession in an international and multicultural context.
Quality of teaching
FEP trains executives for the top positions in any organisation, whether private or public, national or international. The many extracurricular initiatives complement technical skills training with personal and behavioural skills training.
Connections to the business world
FEP bachelor’s are widely recognised by employers. They enable students to acquire scientific knowledge and technical skills that are sought after and recognised by the labour market.
Career opportunities
FEP students are qualified to perform functions in the areas of economic analysis and consulting, public policy support, information systems, finance and management in its various aspects, both strategic and operational, and in finance, marketing, operations and logistics, or accounting, auditing, management control or taxation.
Multinational and multicultural learning environment
The international environment at FEP and the opportunities to complete part of your academic studies at one of our many partner schools allow you to acquire the skills needed to practise your profession in an international and multicultural context.
International Mobility Opportunities
Under mobility programmes, FEP students can study at one or more of the more than 100 partner schools in over 30 countries, offering an opportunity to gain new experiences and come into contact with other cultures.
Testimonials
Carolina Sucharov
Living in Porto is absolutely wonderful. The city is vibrant, beautiful and full of welcoming people. FEP is an institution that truly cares about its students and provides them with a range of the best tools, always striving for academic excellence. Studying here has been a real privilege.
Alana Gameiro
For me, living in Porto means greater independence and feeling safe at any time of day. Studying at FEP means learning things that will stay with me for life, enjoying excellent facilities, having great teachers and growing every day. Today, thanks to FEP, I know that I can be a happy, successful professional in the future, with a wide range of opportunities to choose from in Porto or around the world.
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