Accommodation
The search for accommodation, whether in university residences of the University of Porto or in private accommodation is up to the student. Here we identify some entities that offer accommodation in Porto specifically for higher education students. The School only intends to facilitate the access of its students to this information, not assuming any responsibility arising from any contacts that its students may have with these entities.
University Residence
The University of Porto has 9 university residences and 2 studios for the accommodation of its students, with priority being given to scholarship holders covered by the Scholarship System who, due to distance or difficulty of transport, cannot reside with the family during the school year.
Applications are made after enrolment, through the U.Porto Social Action Services
Scholarships
DGES scholarships
Scholarships are granted in accordance with the Rules for the Awarding of Scholarships to Students in Higher Education.
Solidarity scholarships
AAAFEP, in the framework of its partnership with FEP, AEFEP and SASUP, has launched a Solidarity Programme which aims to financially support underprivileged students of the Economics or Business Administration Degrees of FEP. This support consists of an annual subsidy equal to the amount of the approved tuition fee for the respective school year.
For more information: aaafep@fep.up.pt; T.: +351 220 426 372
Social Action Plan (PAS)
It’s a FEP’s Students Union’s programme that has the objective to support scholarship students or students with economic difficulties, by offering AEFEP’s discount card – the AIÉ card – which includes discounts at the bar, on AEFEP products and services, at the Printing House, as well as offering meals, the payment of a limited number of improvements, among other benefits that make these students’ journey through the university easier.
The registration for this plan can be made throughout the academic year.
More information through the contacts: geral@aefep.pt; T. 220 426 153; instagram: @aefep
Gulbenkian Mérito Scolarships
The Gulbenkian Mérito Scolarships are designed to support young people with high potential who are applying to higher education for the first time and who have scarce economic resources. The scholarship is worth €2000 per academic year and includes a one-off additional support for a period of international mobility, Erasmus or other similar programme offered by each educational institution, worth €2000.
U.Porto Card
The U.Porto Card is the ‘identity card’ of all members of the University of Porto. With it, you have privileged access to a wide range of exclusive advantages in services/initiatives promoted by the University and partner institutions.
This card is free and essential for accessing the various resources at your school, and it offers exclusive advantages due to the partnership with Caixa Geral de Depósitos. If you choose the banking option, you’ll have access to numerous benefits and can use this card to top up your account.
When and where can I apply for the card?
To apply for the card, you should go to the Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) stand, which will be at the FEP from 18 to 24 September 2024.
Unless otherwise stated, opening hours are from 9 am to 5 pm (with a lunch break from 1 pm to 2 pm).
What is required?
When you go to the Caixa Geral de Depósitos stand, you should bring the following documents (according to the procedure indicated by CGD):
- Identification document (e.g. Citizen’s Card)
- FEP enrolment form
- Proof of address (e.g. registration payment slip, car insurance green card, property registration deed or bank account statement) if you want the card to also work with a banking component (more information on the advantages of the banking component, as well as the Caixa IU and Caixa ISIC partners, can be found HERE).
For more information, you can consult the frequently asked questions page.
Transport
To request the registration declaration for renewal of the SUB23 pass, please access the website of ‘Transportes Intermodais do Porto’.
On this page you must indicate the University of Porto, perform the required federated authentication – through the access to the SIGARRA system, and then indicate your ANDANTE number or the mobile phone number associated with the App ” Anda”.
The TIP system is integrated with SIGARRA, sending the necessary data for the Sub23 Declaration, which should be digitally signed in the Digidoc platform.