Candidates to SUPERNOVA must satisfy the following requirements:
- High School diploma or an official declaration from the School attesting when the candidate will be finishing High school.
- All applicants must have a minimum fluency of B2* in at least one of the following languages: Portuguese or English. It depends on the language of instruction of the bachelor´s degree you want upon completion of the program.
- Candidates who are completing/have completed only the 1st year of their higher education degree.
- Age target is from 17 to 25 years old. From the ages of 25 to 30, applications are subjected to a deeper evaluation. Applicants beyond 30 years old are not eligible for the foundation programme.
*Equivalent European-level fluency B2 means that the candidate is able to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
Educational Sytems
The information below is provided as guidance for the most popular educational systems represented on SUPERNOVA Foundation Programme.
The SUPERNOVA Foundation Programme requires a minimum of 3 A or 7 AS Levels. Additionally, the IGCSE certificate does not meet the minimum requirements for admission.
Furthermore, NOVA University highly recommends that students take courses relevant to their chosen program of study. If a student cannot provide proof of relevant coursework, they may be required to fulfil additional academic requirements.
The SUPERNOVA Foundation Programme welcomes students from Ensino Médio in Brazil. The shared cultural and historical ties between Portugal and Brazil are significant and play an important role in shaping our relationship. From language to traditions, this proximity has fostered a strong sense of familiarity and connection between our two nations.
We are looking for an average grade of 50% out 100%, or 5 out of 10.
NOVA University highly recommends that students take courses that are relevant to their chosen program of study. If a student is unable to provide proof of relevant coursework, they may be required to fulfil additional academic requirements.
The SUPERNOVA Foundation Programme requires a minimum grade of 24 out of 45. Specific subjects may be required depending on the bachelor.
The SUPERNOVA Foundation Programme welcomes all Angolan students! From a country that shares the same language as Portugal, we can say that there are many Angolan students who have already gone through the program!
We are looking for an average grade of 10 out of 20, or 50% out of 100%
Specific subject grades may be required depending on the bachelor.
We are looking for a minimum grade of C
Specific subject grades may be required depending on the bachelor.
In order to graduate with a US Diploma, the Portuguese Ministry of Education mandates that students must provide transcripts from their final three years of high school, which include Year 10, 11, and 12.
Due to the international nature of the program, SUPERNOVA takes pride in welcoming students from all over the world!
To this end, we are always seeking students from other educational systems who have achieved minimum grades of 50% out of 100%.
Specific subject grades may be required depending on the bachelor.
