To equip professionals with a solid understanding of the different and complex regulatory frameworks that govern the various pathways to immigration, asylum, and international protection.
Postgraduate Studies in Immigration Law
Scientific Area
Law
The Postgraduate Program in Migration Law aims to provide knowledge in the field of migration, an international and inherently complex phenomenon that requires a multidisciplinary approach, but with a strong legal component.
Specifically, the course aims to equip professionals with solid knowledge of the different and complex regulatory frameworks governing the various immigration pathways (workers, entrepreneurs, seasonal workers, highly skilled workers, investors, students, researchers, family reunification, cultural agents, transfer of workers within groups of companies, special regimes for certain categories), asylum and international protection, as well as the different legal statuses, enabling them to act more consistently and rigorously in this field.
Online course via Zoom. Students who do not have the necessary equipment (computer) to take the online course can attend in person at the Autónoma Academy facilities in Lisbon.
Content
- Graduates in any scientific field
- Non-graduates with professional experience or interest in the field.
MODULES
Sociology of Migration
Doctor Rui Pena Pires (ISCTE)
10 hours
Impact of Migration on the Economy
Dr. Pedro Candeias (ISEG)
10 hours
European Law on Visas, Immigration and Asylum
Dr. Ana Rita Gil (FDL)
24 hours
Immigration Law: Regime for the entry and removal of foreigners and Union citizens from the national territory
Dr. Constança Urbano de Sousa (UAL)
26 hours
Right to Asylum and Protection for Refugees
Dr. Mônica Farinha (CPR)
24 hours
Nationality Law
Dr. Constança Urbano de Sousa (UAL)
8 hours
Evaluation
Dr. Constança Urbano de Sousa (UAL)
3 hours
Assessment: Attendance at 75% of classes and completion of a final written exam (lasting 3 hours) on the subjects taught and, possibly, an oral exam (for students who obtained a grade between 7 and 9 on the written exam or who wish to improve their grade).
Testimonials
Next Edition: November 5, 2025
Teaching Regime: Online
Duration: 4 mouths
ECTS: –
Time: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
- Registration fee: €150
- Registration fee: R$ 100
- Certificate of qualifications: €75
- Tuition fee: €2,000*
Payment can be made in 4 monthly installments or in full with a 3.5% discount.
Former students of Autónoma receive a 10% discount on their monthly tuition fees.
Discounts for Immigrant Aid Organizations
- Original or certified copy of the Qualifications Certificate (a)
- Color photograph
- Curriculum vitae.
(a) Qualifications obtained at the Autonomous University do not require authentication. In the case of qualifications obtained abroad, in addition to the authentication of the copy(ies) described above, authentication by the Portuguese Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin of the academic qualification or by the Apostille of the Hague Convention is required. If the documents are not in Portuguese, translation of the documents by a translator recognized by the Portuguese diplomatic representation will be required.
Registration will only be validated upon payment of the fee and delivery (within a maximum of 30 days) of all requested documentation.
Failure to submit the aforementioned documents invalidates the registration and prevents attendance at the course.
