Key Facts
The DPGG operates in partnership with the University of Porto, specifically collaborating with the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences, the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, the Faculty of Sports, and the Faculty of Arts. Visit the programme website for more information
Therefore, this degree is jointly awarded by both institutions—the University of Aveiro (UA) and the University of Porto (UP).
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Gerontology and Geriatrics
- Science and Knowledge Translation
- Thesis Project and Planning and Data Analysis
- Thesis
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Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
The general documentation required in all calls is as follows:
- Identification Document or Citizen Card. Foreign applicants may present another identification document indicating their details, in particular their nationality.
- Qualifications certificate indicating the degree with which you are applying and respective final classification.
- The candidate holding a foreign qualification must fill out the application with an official declaration issued by the Higher Education Institution where they concluded the academic degree (final classification, evaluation scale used).
- Certificate of the courses the candidate has taken, as well as their classification and credits.
- Other documents that the candidate considers relevant to the assessment of their curricular merit.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 4,480 AUD / year (approx. 2,750 EUR / year)
EU/EEA
European Economic Area tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
EU/EEA Nationals: 4,480 AUD / year (approx. 2,750 EUR / year)
Living costs
Aveiro, Portugal: 815-1,466 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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