The Portuguese NARIC centre issues statements with the following objectives:

• Attest the level of a foreign academic qualification for the purpose of equivalence/recognition, or further studies in Portuguese higher education institutions;
• Attest the level of a foreign academic qualification for IRS – fiscal purposes;
• Describe the Portuguese higher education grading system.

NOTE: The statement attesting the level of a foreign academic qualification only confirms the level of the course. It does not replace the certificate of equivalence/recognition conferred by a Portuguese higher education institution, or any other form of academic degree recognition foreseen in the legislation.

How to request a statement to the Portuguese NARIC Centre

1. Using the online form;
2. In person during the working hours specified on our contact page;
3. By mailing all the documents below to the following address:

Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior
Av. Duque de Ávila, 137
1069-016 Lisboa

• Copy of the diploma/certificate that proves that you attended or concluded a higher education course (whenever the request is related to a foreign degree/course);
• Duly completed form;
• Proof of payment of €10.50, which can be made in either of the following ways:
  • In person, at Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior;
  • By cheque (foreign cheques are not accepted) addressed to Agência de Gestão da Tesouraria e da Dívida Pública - IGCP, E.P.E.
  • By bank transfer to the following account (please provide/send a copy of the transfer receipt):

  Banking Institution: Agência de Gestão da Tesouraria e da Dívida Pública - IGCP, E.P.E.
  NIB: 0781 0112 00000007851 89
  IBAN: PT50078101120000000785189
  SWIFT: IGCPPTPL