1. What are the places where I can carry out mobility?

You can check FEP's list of international partnerships here. Furthermore, you should be aware of the vacancies available for each country and university, which will be included in the application notice. Find more information here. 2. Is it possible to apply to more than one university? Yes, the interested student must, at the time of application, sort the desired destination countries by preference.

3. Is it necessary to know the language of the destination country?

Not necessarily, as a mobility student your classes typically have the option to be taught in English. However, you can always check the language of teaching of the University where you go here in the case of degrees, and here in the case of masters.

4. How can I get scholarship/financial support due to the mobility program?

According to DGES, all students who enroll in the Erasmus + program (mobility for members of the European Union) are eligible for a grant depending on the country in question, to help with monetary expenses for transport, food and accommodation. If you enroll in the regular DGES grant and for a student considered to be a SASUP grantee (to support tuition fees and possible travel) in addition to the E+ grant, you are also entitled to a supplementary grant awarded by SASUP to support mobility. In addition, you can see how available for each of the mobility programs here.

5. Is there a possibility to go back to making Erasmus?

Yes! It is possible as long as it is carried out in different study cycles (undergraduate, masters, etc.).

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6. How does the application process work?

All information regarding the process, access conditions, deadlines and selection criteria chosen in the Application Notice, which can be found here. Undergraduate student: The student can apply for mobility opportunities that FEP has protocoled with several universities in the bachelor’s degree, from the 2nd year. The pre-application period usually takes place between December 15th and January 15th of each academic year, and the calls are published on the FEP website and by e-mail. The application deadlines, access conditions and selection criteria are in the Notice for the opening of applications, which can be checked here. Students of the Degree in Management also have the possibility of mobility under the mutual recognition of education with the Faculty of Economics, Administration and Accounting of the University of São Paulo. Students should also check information about the method of conversion, that is, the translation to the scale in use at the University of Porto of the grades obtained in foreign universities during the mobility period. The document ‘Out Mobility Student Conversion - Methodological Note’ is available here. Master's Degree student: Due to the structure of the FEP Masters, the privileged periods for the realization of mobility are the 2nd and 3rd semesters. Applications for the 2nd semester of the first year of the course take place in early September; for the 3rd semester (1st semester of the second year of the course) applications take place between December 15th and January 15th of each academic year, and the calls are published on the FEP website https://sigarra.up.pt/fep/pt/web_base.gera_pagina?p_pagina=1823 and by email. All students who undertake mobility to an FEP partner school located in the European Union are eligible for an Erasmus + scholarship period as long as funding is available. Students who undertake mobility within the scope of double degrees and QTEM have priority in the period of the E + scholarship. The application deadlines, access conditions and selection criteria contained in the Notice that support the applications can be consulted here. Students of the Master’s in Finance and Master’s in Management also have the possibility of mobility under mutual recognition of education agreements or double degree agreements, which will allow them to obtain, in addition to the FEP Master’s degree, a Master’s degree in another renowned international school. More information here. Students should also verify information on the method of conversion, that is, the translation to the scale in use at the University of Porto of the grades obtained in foreign institutions during the mobility period. The document ‘Out Mobility Student Conversion - Methodological Note’ is available here. For more information, please contact Academic Services - International mobility section: erasmus@fep.up.pt. You can get more information here.

7. Where to find and how to look for accommodation?

If your mobility program is during your bachelor’s degree, you can check the accommodation links for each country here. If it's during the Master's, you can consult it here.

8. How to get the European health card?

Through the Internet, via Direct Social Security, just inserting your password or Citizen Card to access the service. Then, click on the option “Sickness” and “Get European Health Insurance Card” will appear, just start the application and fill in the form. The card will come home via mail. In person, in mainland Portugal, it is possible to do this through the Social Security services, in the Citizen Spaces (digitally assisted service for access to Direct Social Security) and in the services of the Health Subsystems (ADSE, etc.). In the Azores, you can contact the services of the Social Security Institute of the Azores, the services of the Health Subsystems (ADSE, etc.). In Madeira, you should contact the services of the Madeira Social Security Institute, IP-RAM and the services of the Health Subsystems (ADSE, etc.). If you are a Social Security beneficiary and apply in person, you must fill in the Mod.GIT 53-DGSS form, available at the Social Security helpdesk or on the Social Security website. The CESD is sent to the interested party's address. Note: In case of impossibility of timely issuance of the CESD, the ISS Attendance Service, IP, may deliver to the beneficiary of Social Security a provisional replacement certificate, which guarantees the same benefits as the card. It is mandatory to upload a copy of the CESD on the mobility page (Sigarra).

9. What is the cost of living in the country in question (higher/lower than Portugal)?

If your mobility program is during your bachelor’s degree, you can see links about the cost of living in each country here. If it's during the Master's, you can consult it here.

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10. Where can I get support and advice as a mobility student (organisations…)?

For support and advice during the mobility program, you can contact the FEP Out Office, through this email. There are also some entities responsible for helping students in mobility in several countries, such as the Erasmus Student Network (ESN). In addition, each university has an internal support channel for this purpose.

11. Do I have to have tuition fees up to date and be in good standing to apply for mobility?

Yes. Irregular or prescribed students cannot do the mobility.

12. Can I apply for mobility if I have a record of communication to the Pedagogical Council associated with inappropriate academic behaviour?

No.

13. If the mobility is not to a EU country, what additional documents are required?

If you are going to carry out mobility in Brazil, you must apply for the Medical Assistance Certificate in Brazil (form PT/BR-13) at the Social Security in your area of residence. It is mandatory to upload a copy of the document on the mobility page, Sigarra; If you are going to undertake mobility in Canada-Quebec, you must apply for the Medical Assistance Certificate in Canada-Quebec (form POR/QUE 4) at the Social Security office in your area of residence. It is mandatory to upload a copy of the document on the mobility page, Sigarra; If the mobility country does not belong to the European Union, it must take out a private insurance. After acceptance at the destination university, you must arrange for the visa at the consulate of that country in Portugal, as soon as possible, if possible three months in advance.

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14. Do I need an English proficiency certificate?

All partner universities require a certificate of English proficiency. You must obtain it before starting the pre-application process. If you do not have the certificate, you should contact UNAPS-FLUP (unaps@letras.up.pt), as they take monthly language certification exams. You can also take online English certification courses (Linguaskill) or apply for official certification (e.g., TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS).