Recognition of foreign qualifications in Portugal carried out by DGES/ENIC/ NARIC Centre

Portugal became a top destination to study, work or research. Data confirm this trend. The year of 2018 has been showing a huge increase in the nº of requests for the recognition of foreign qualifications in Portugal.  This increase is particularly remarkable if we compare to similar periods as shown in graphics below.

Comparability of the nº of request of recognition under Decree-Law 341/2007:

1^st semester 2017/ 1^st semester 2018

Source: DGES

Comparability by country of origin of the degree or diploma with highest results on the same period

Source: DGES

The same increase is also visible in the flow of requests for information and issue of statements of level, whose main purpose, in a majority of cases, is for pursue of studies in Portuguese higher education or for the process of equivalence/recognition performed by Portuguese Higher Education Institutions.

Comparability of the nº of request of NARIC statements of level:

1^st semester 2017/ 1^st semester 2018

Source: DGES

Comparability by country of origin of the degree or diploma with highest results on the same period

Source: DGES

The data that we presented allow us to have a snapshot of some conclusions.  Portugal is a “must” country destination to study, work or research and matches the objectives launched by MCTES in attracting more students, teachers and international researchers. On the other hand  the international  political settings  may contribute to the raising of the nº of requests of statements of level that allow the pursue of studies, that revealed a higher impact on nationals of countries (Brazil and Venezuela) who are experiencing some internal instability and that chose Portugal as a country of destination.