WELCOME TO ISEC
ISEC - Coimbra Institute of Engineering (Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra) is increasing the international relations with other European universities within Erasmus Lifelong Learning Program (from 2014-2015 within Erasmus+ Program). This work is conducted toward student’s and teacher’s mobility as well.

By choosing a host institution you’re exercise the option for the best way capable of giving continuity to your personal project. ISEC offers a very large choice of learning opportunities covering a multiplicity of engineering areas. 
The main language of instruction at ISEC is Portuguese. However, in special situations, when the number of foreign students justifies it and there is availability of resources, a class taught in English can be created. Some of the courses may have tutorial support in English.

Academic Calendar:
Autumn (winter) Semester- September to February
Spring (summer) Semester- February  to July

Academic Calendar 2017/2018 (Bachelor degrees)
Academic Calendar 2017/2018 (Master degrees)

ECTS CATALOGUES
 

*Foreign Languages (Levels I, II, III, IV) – the applicants will be informed, after arrival, which level and which subject language (German or French) will be available.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
 

DEADLINES
For Applications:
Autumn (winter) Semester - 15th June
Spring (summer) Semester - 15th November

Acceptance Conditions:
Certificate of English Level B1 minimum (except for Spanish students).

APPLICANTS:

» Erasmus+ Students

• Erasmus Application Form
• Learning Agreement (fill 1 (one) Learning, the one from your University or the one from ISEC)
• Incoming Student ID
• Transcript of Records
• Certificate of English Level (B1 minimum)
• 1 photo

» Non-European Students (Out of Erasmus Program)  

•  Application Forms

Accommodation  
It is mandatory to book a room in a hostel for the first days. Coimbra has a large number of apartment’s to rent (with prices around 120€/250€ or >). 

Please fill the documents above and send them duly signed to this address:

• Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra 
  Gabinete de Relações Internacionais
  Rua Pedro Nunes - Quinta da Nora 
  3030-199 COIMBRA 
  Portugal

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

INSURANCE
Incoming Students must provide themselves with a proper heath and civil responsibility insurance to Portugal. We also suggest that you should be insured against accidents. 

GRADING SYSTEM
18 -20 – Excellent; 16, 17-Very Good; 14, 15-Good 10-13-Sufficient - The result achieved in a subject, whether through continuous assessment or in an examination, is generally expressed in a 0 to 20 grading scheme. The lowest passing grade is 10. 

SPECIAL NEEDS
Some ISEC Departments are provided with Elevators or Special Access (Wheelchair). ISEC Campus also has lower-floor and ramps access.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CONTACTS

If you have some question, we will be pleased to help you.
Do not hesitate to contact the ISEC for further information.

Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra 
Gabinete de Relações Internacionais
Rua Pedro Nunes - Quinta da Nora 
3030-199 COIMBRA 
Portugal
E-mail: ri@isec.pt 
Phone: +351 237 790 206