Depending on which level of study you are applying for there are a number of ways to submit your application:
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
If you have already made an application, check the status on our online application portal.
If you have any questions about entry requirements and the suitability of your qualifications, please contact your regional team.
Level of study | Entry requirements |
Undergraduate - Year 1 | For most entry to most undergraduate courses, you must have completed the Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários (previously Certidão do Décimo Segundo Ano) with a minimum grade of 13 - 15, depending on the course you are applying for. You will need to provide a letter of reference from an academic source and a personal statement. |
Undergraduate - Year 2 and 3 | If you have successfully passed at least one year's higher studies in a relevant subject area you may able to enter directly onto the second or third year of one of our undergraduate degrees as a transfer student. We require 60 ECTS for entry to year two, and 120 ECTS for entry to year three. Acceptance is based on a curriculum match between your prior study and the syllabus at Middlesex. You will need to provide a letter of reference from an academic source and a personal statement. |
Postgraduate | For most postgraduate courses, you must have completed Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados. We require a minimum grade of DESE 14/20 for most subjects, and a minimum grade of DESE 16/20 for some specialist subjects. Our MBA courses require at least two years of post-graduation work experience at management level, and in some cases a GMAT score of over 550 will also be required. You will need to provide two letters of reference from academic sources and a personal statement. |
You must also meet our standard English Language Requirements. Besides IELTS and other English requirements we now accept a minimum grade 16 or above in English at Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários. There are some exceptions to this for the following courses which require a minimum grade 18 at Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários:
BSc Nursing
BSc Vet Nursing
BSc Midwifery
BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) , (Cardiac Physiology) and (Neurophysiology)
If you don't meet these, we offer a Pre-sessional English course.
We are pleased to offer a range of international scholarships and merit awards to international students.
Visit our scholarships page for a list of all Middlesex scholarships you may be eligible for.
We offer a European Academic Award of £1000 - £7000 to individuals who have demonstrated academic excellence in their final grades. Applications for the scholarship are open until 31 August for European citizens and residents*.
Applicants will need to hold a Middlesex University offer. This award is given as a discount towards tuition fees for the first year of study. Students finishing their first/second year with at least 2:2, will be considered for a continuation scholarship. Final qualifications will be required to apply for this scholarship.
To be considered for the scholarship, apply via the link below, and please email EU-enquiries@mdx.ac.uk a 500 word statement explaining why you think you should be awarded the scholarship. You can include information about your personality, values, how you contribute to society, and anything else you think is relevant.
https://app.geckoform.com/public/#/modern/21FO00g4rozmi800bwt5wrejxb
*Please note that EU/EEA citizen with pre-settled or settled status are not eligible for the award.
You can also apply to a variety of private agencies and charities for scholarships, bursaries and grants to study in the UK. For more information visit the British Council website or the UK Council for International Student Affairs website.
You will be able to study on a course that lasts 6 months or less without a visa. If your course is longer than 6 months, you will need to meet the requirements below to obtain a visa:
Our Europe Regional Team offers a personalised service to students from Portugal, supporting you in your application to Middlesex, and answering any questions you have about our courses, entry requirements, student life and more.
Email: EU-enquiries@mdx.ac.uk
Our representative in Portugal can provide local support and advise you through the application process.
Email: info@okestudante.pt
Website: www.okestudante.pt
Lisbon Office:
Rua Alexandre Herculano, n°2 – 1ºDto
1150-006 Lisboa
t. +351 218 289 204
UCADEMICS (PORTUGAL)
Email: support@ucademics.com
Website: https://www.ucademics.com/
Lisbon Office:
Avenida de Berna, 11, 3º Andar
1050-030 Lisboa
t. +351 211 319 469
We understand that knowing how you’ll fund your studies as an international student is something you’ll want to tick off your list as soon as possible.
We’ve got plenty of support on budgeting to help you get the most out of your money and your university experience.
