Higher Education: Only One Admission Exam Will Be Required
Portugal’s higher education system is set for a major change in admission rules. Education Minister Fernando Alexandre has proposed an amendment to simplify entry requirements. The move aims to reverse a sharp decline in university applicants this year.
The current system allows up to two admission exams for most courses. This year, that rule contributed to a drop of over 2,000 applicants. Under the new plan, a single mandatory exam will become the standard.
Universities will still have some flexibility. Certain fields, such as medicine, could require up to three exams. Engineering programmes may also keep two exams if needed. Each institution will decide how many tests to set, within the new limits.
The proposal follows concerns about falling student numbers. Officials hope fewer exams will make higher education more accessible. The change would apply to all public and private universities in the country.
If approved, the new rules will reduce the number of exams most students must take. Medicine and some engineering courses will remain exceptions. The government expects the shift to encourage more young people to apply for university places.
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