Useful information

Academic Calendar 2021/2022

NOTE: Adjustments and changes in this calendar may occur. 
As a result it is important to check regularly this information and be attentive to
the notifications from InforEstudante. 

[1] The start date of the academic activities in some Organisational Units, for which this is justified, may be brought forward to 13th September according to the training needs and specificities they may include, namely the medical/clinical training. The possibility of bringing the beginning of classes forward does not apply to the 1st curricular year of Bachelor’s and Integrated Master’s Degree Courses.

[2] The beginning of classes for the 1st year of Bachelor's Degree Courses and Integrated Master's Degree Courses will be on 6th October in accordance with the calendar to be published by the Directorate General for Higher Education (DGES).

[3] The suspension of classes lasts one week and it brings together the student festivities Latada and Queima das Fitas, as long as, at that time, there are individual and collective safety and health-protection conditions of the stakeholders in accordance with the recommendations of the health and government authorities. If, due to the aforementioned reasons, these events cannot be undertaken, the suspension is eliminated and therefore the normal academic activities must proceed.

[4] The Master’s Degree Dissertations/Projects/Internship Reports concerning the academic year 2020/2021, and according to the rules of that academic year, may be submitted until 30th October 2021 with their defence undertaken until 31st December 2021.

[5] The period between 1st and 30th September 2022, deemed as special examination period, is only available for defences of Master's Degree Dissertations/Projects/Internship Reports/Thesis Projects.

[6] The Extraordinary Examination Periods are aimed at the assessment of students who benefit from the Statuses provided for in the academic regulation (RAUC) applicable to this examination period.

[7] The deadline for submitting PhD Theses according to the academic year 2020/2021 is extended until 31st December 2021 concerning the students who are in a position to complete the PhD Degree.

[8] The Rector may authorise exams held outside this period, by means of an adequate justification.

[9] The possible resetting of classes not delivered due to calendar holidays and civil service holidays must be determined by the Professor responsible for the Curricular Unit taking into consideration the specific needs of that Unit and the number of classes.

You can also, by clicking here, view the calendar directly at the source.

Geoscience Students Association

The NG/AAC (Geosciences Association of the Academic Association of Coimbra) founded in 1997, represents all students of the Department of Earth Sciences encompassing the three cycles of studies in Geosciences. In addition to the integration base that this group of students represents, it also functions as a link between the student community and the Department of Earth Sciences as well as with the Academic Association of Coimbra.

Therefore, among its functions, the NG/AAC aims to promote educational, cultural and recreational events for its students. Currently, the NG/AAC represents about 170 students.

DCT Students at the Pedagogical Council

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estudantes.conselhopedagógico@fct.uc.pt

What is the DCT|UC training offer?

You can consult the training offer of the DCT here.

Candidaturas à licenciatura em Geologia (curso de 1.º ciclo)

• O ingresso na Licenciatura em Geologia do 1.º ciclo do Departamento de Ciências da Terra da Universidade de Coimbra é realizado através das seguintes modalidades, de acordo com a situação atual do candidato:
  • Concurso Nacional de Acesso ao Ensino Superior (Contigente Geral);
  • Ingresso para Maiores de 23 (Apenas para cidadãos nacionais acima dos 23 anos);
  • Candidatos Internacionais (Apenas para os candidatos internacionais);

Admission to the 1st Cycle of Studies

Admission to the Degree in Geology of the 1st cycle of the Department of Earth Sciences of the University of Coimbra is carried out through the following modalities, according to the current situation of the candidate:

National Contest of Access and Admission to Higher Education (General Contingent);

Applicants over 23 years old (Only for nationals over 23);

Internacional Applicants (For international candidates only);

Admission to the 2nd cycle of studies

Candidates who attended the 1st Cycle at the University of Coimbra will be able to apply for the 2nd cycle by registering online, at inforestud@nte, without having to apply.

Candidates who intend to enter the University of Coimbra for the first time in the 2nd Cycle should consult application information here.

International Applicants can consult the application information here.

What are the Cotelo Neiva Awards?

The Professor Cotelo Neiva Matriculation of Merit Awards distinguish the two students with the highest classification for admission to the 2nd cycle, Masters in Geosciences and Masters in Geological and Mining Engineering, from the Department of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology from the University of Coimbra.

1st Prize – Payment of the annual fee to the student placed with the highest classification in the academic year of admission;

2nd Prize - Payment of half of the annual fee to the student placed with the 2nd highest ranking in the academic year of admission.

You can consult the Regulations governing the Professor Cotelo Neiva Merit Enrollments, by clicking here.

Admission to the 3rd cycle of studies.

Application for the PhD in Geology of the Department of Earth Sciences of the University of Coimbra, requires application, and you can consult information here.

Isolated Curricular Units

The University of Coimbra institutes a regime for the attendance of isolated curricular units, included in the study plans of its courses and study cycles (1st, 2nd, or 3rd cycle) as well as non-degree courses. You can consult more information here.