Academic Calendar 2025/2026
Autumn semestre / 1st semestre - 15th September 2025 to 6th February 2026
Spring semestre / 2nd semester - 19th February 2026 to 26th June 2026
Nomination / Application Deadlines
Autumn semestre / 1st semester
Nomination deadline: 15th May 2025
Application deadline: 31st May 2025
Spring semestre / 2nd semester
Nomination deadline: 15th October 2025
Application deadline: 30th October2025
Language Requirements
Depending on the language of instruction (Portuguese or English), students must have a B2 level or above (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR). ESEL does not request official language certificates, as we trust our partners to only nominate students who fulfil the criteria.
Health Insurance
Students from the European Union (EU) countries and the European Economic Area (EEA) must obtain a European Health Insurance Card in their home country. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure they have sufficient insurance coverage for the full duration of their entire stay.