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Application 2026/27


Specialisation Area in Psychology of Justice

International Students
1st Phase: 13 to 20 April
Number of vacancies: 1

National Students
1st Phase: 4 to 15 July
Number of vacancies: 24

2nd Phase: 3 to 10 September
Number of vacancies: vacancies not filled in the previous phase

3rd Phase: 28 September to 1 October
Number of vacancies: vacancies not filled in the previous phase


Specialisation Area in Justice and Protection

International Students
1st Phase: 13 to 20 April
Number of vacancies: 1

National Students
1st Phase: 4 to 15 July
Number of vacancies: 9

2nd Phase: 3 to 10 September
Number of vacancies: vacancies not filled in the previous phase

3rd Phase: 28 September to 1 October
Number of vacancies: vacancies not filled in the previous phase



1. Applicant Eligibility Requirements

Applications to the master's programme in Victimology and Deviant Behavior are open to holders of a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Psychological Science, or a legally equivalent qualification.

Applications must be submitted online through the application portal and must include the following documents:

  • Proof of academic qualifications
  • Copy of the Citizen Card or, in the case of international applicants, a copy of the passport
  • Motivation letter describing the applicant's academic background, main research interests, and previous scientific experience, clearly stating the main reasons for applying and the objectives to be achieved
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • CV form submitted in the format made available by the school

    International applicants must request degree recognition for academic purposes before submitting their application by sending a request to sec_pedagogica@psi.uminho.pt.

2. Evaluation and Ranking Criteria

Eligible applications will be scored on a scale from 1.00 to 5.00. Applicants with a final score below 3.00 will not be admitted.

In the event of a tie, applicants will be ranked according to the scores awarded in the following order of precedence:

A1. Academic Background
A2. Personal Curriculum
A3. Motivation Letter

All scores will be expressed to two decimal places. Values resulting from the application of the formulas set out in these guidelines will be rounded to the second decimal place: when the third decimal place is equal to or greater than 5, the value will be rounded up; when it is less than 5, the second decimal place will remain unchanged.

2.1 Criterion A – Applicant Merit

Applicant merit is assessed based on three parameters:

  • A1. Academic Background – weighting of 50%
  • A2. Personal Curriculum – weighting of 30%
  • A3. Motivation Letter – weighting of 20% 

    The score for Criterion A is calculated using the following formula:

    A = (A1 × 0.5) + (A2 × 0.3) + (A3 × 0.2)

2.1.1 A1 – Academic Background

This parameter is calculated based on the final classification shown on the certificate of the academic degree submitted with the application, according to the following scale:

  • 1 point – Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) with a final grade below 14
  • 3 points – Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) with a final grade of 14 or 15
  • 4 points – Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) with a final grade of 16
  • 5 points – Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) with a final grade above 16

2.1.2 A2 – Personal Curriculum

In assessing this parameter, the jury will consider the applicant's curriculum in an integrated manner, based on an overall analysis of the merit of their personal, academic, scientific, and professional trajectory.

This assessment may include academic results not considered under A1, provided that the relevant certificates are submitted, as well as other relevant elements of the applicant's profile, such as participation in academic mobility programmes, collaboration in research teams or projects, publications, and presentations at scientific meetings.

2.1.3 A3 – Motivation Letter

This parameter assesses the clarity with which the applicant presents the reasons for applying, the quality of the writing, and the expectations regarding the contribution of the master's degree to their future professional or research pathway in the field of Psychology of Justice.

Applicants may be invited to an interview whenever further clarification is required regarding curricular content.