PORTUGUESE FOREIGN LANGUAGE
é um curso de língua portuguesa com certeza
Learning Portuguese is a good decision because Portuguese is an increasingly important language worldwide , even reaching the status of an international language .
Learning Portuguese in a country where the language is spoken is naturally the fastest and most effective way to do it . If you want to learn to speak Portuguese, you must immerse yourself in the Portuguese language. Do you already have some skills (for example, reading and writing) and do you want to acquire more skills (especially listening and speaking) and deepen them?
BabeliUM proposes a diversified training offer in the area of Portuguese as a Non-Mother Language – Portuguese as a Foreign Language and Portuguese as a Second Language (PLNM – PLE / PL2), with courses always identified in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages . On a permanent and continuous basis, the following courses are held:
ANNUAL COURSE
organized in 2 semesters
( October – January and February – May )
SUMMER COURSE
every year in july
SEMESTER COURSES
in Braga and Guimarães
organized in 2 semesters
( October – December and March – May )
BabeliUM organizes other courses with periodicity and specific characteristics, both in response to requests from entities and / or groups of people who intend to obtain / deepen knowledge and skills in the area of PLNM , as on the initiative of BabeliUM itself, whenever needs are diagnosed that the justify.
Still within the scope of training in PLNM, specialized training actions are carried out aimed at professionals (teachers and others) with interests in the area.
Please read the information about pre-application , registration , fees and general rules before completing the online application form.
The Annual Course takes place from the 29th September 2025 to the 23th January 2026 (1st semester) and from the 2nd February to the 22nd May 2026 (2nd semester).
Said course has 14 hours per week x 15 weeks and operates in Gualtar . In addition to the teaching component , the course also includes study visits and other cultural activities throughout the two semesters.
Each semester of the annual course can be attended separately, thus allowing students to organize their studies according to their needs. It is important, however, to note that the levels offered are different in each of the semesters , so you should always confirm that the semester in which you intend to enroll has the level you are looking for.
For example, the improvement level (C1) is only offered in the 2nd semester.
Registration fee : €150.00
ATTENDANCE RATE
Per semester:
Attendance fee for interns: €380 | Attendance fee for external students: 450€
Partial frequency of the course:
Lexicon and Structures of the Portuguese Language (6 hours per week):
Attendance fee for interns: 150€ | Attendance fee for external students: 215€
All others (4 hours per week):
Attendance fee for interns: 105€ | Attendance fee for external students: 210€
Applicants for Courses of Portuguese as a Foreign Language that register for levels above A1 must submit the results of the diagnostic test. Failure to submit these results or a valid proof of level will result in the cancellation of their registration.
In the case of a visa application being rejected, the deadline for requesting a refund is up to 30 days after the start of the course (the application fee is non-refundable).
The biannual courses take place from the 13th October to the 17th December 2025 (1st semester) and from the 2nd March to the 15th May 2026 (2nd semester).
Biannual courses are 60 hours long (6 hours per week), with two face to face classes and one class of autonomous work per week. They are aimed especially at Erasmus students , but also at the general public , and operate in Gualtar and Azurém .
The diagnostic test will be carried out online , and a link will be sent to the student after registration. The result must be later forwarded by email to portbabelium@elach.uminho.pt until the 14th September .
Registration fee: €50.00 (included in the attendance fee)
ATTENDANCE RATE
Erasmus UM, supported by the SRI: €100.00 (only valid for 1 semester)
Attendance fee for interns: €240.00
Attendance fee for external students: €300.00
36th SUMMER COURSE
The summer course takes place from june 29th to july 24th 2026, from Monday to Friday, with a total teaching load of 72 hours. It works in Gualtar. In addition to the teaching component, the course also includes study visits and other cultural activities.
ATTENDANCE RATE
Without Enrollment:
Intern rate: 400€ | External fee: 500€
Frequency of separate course units :
ONLY FOR INTERNAL STUDENTS
€100 / course unit
Scholarships: BabeliUM – Language Center of the University of Minho (Braga-Portugal) offers 2 scholarships to attend the Summer Course of Portuguese as a Foreign Language to students who are enrolled in CERCLES member language centers, in BabeliUM partner universities and/or in one of Arqus Universities. For more information, please check document1 and document2 or contact: portbabelium@elach.uminho.pt.
BabeliUM – Language Centre of the School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities of the University of Minho, in articulation with a consortium of Portuguese universities coordinated by the Camões Institute, has created the Online Summer Course in Portuguese Language and Culture, which will take place from 30 June to 25 July 2025.
This Course will be a fully e-learning course, and can be attended by students interested in deepening their knowledge of Portuguese, at an intermediate level (B2), anywhere in the world.
Those interested in this course can apply for a scholarship from Instituto Camões, I. P. in between the 5th and 18th of may.
Level Distribution by University
Each involved institution is responsible for a specific proficiency level.
Universidade do Minho is responsible for level B2:
- B2: Universidade do Minho (Uminho)
General Information
Dates
june 29 to july 24, 2026
Total Duration: 4 weeks
Number of students per group: Maximum 15 students.
Schedule
Synchronous sessions are generally held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and may run in a single time slot or in two shifts (morning and/or afternoon), depending on the number of participants enrolled and their time zones.
Specific schedules will be communicated to the participants before the beginning of the course.
Platforms
Mode:
E-learning (both synchronous and asynchronous activities)
Synchronous:
Zoom and Google Classroom (or a specific university platform)
Asynchronous:
Moodle and the Camões, I.P. e-learning platform (for cultural module).
Total Workload
Between 60 and 70 hours (depending on the level):
- Synchronous sessions: 20 to 30 hours
- Independent work: 40 to 60 hours
Each university uses its own e-learning platform, while Camões, I.P. provides its platform to support the cultural modules.
Assessment and Credits
Joint certificate issued by the Universities + Camões, I.P., confirming attendance and specifying the mandatory modules completed; attribution of 2 ECTS.
Minimum participation in 75% of live sessions;
Synchronous speaking task / video assignment;
Final activity selected by the student from a set of options proposed in the course.
Application and Placement Conditions
- Pre-application:
Completed via the Camões, I.P. portal. - Placement Test:
Mandatory completion of the online PorNível test (for candidates without a recent certificate, maximum 3 years old). - Interview:
A brief synchronous interview with the university responsible for the level to confirm placement based on the PorNível results. Following the interview, the candidate’s final enrolment is completed in the student management system of the respective university.
- Candidates may apply for scholarships awarded by Camões, I.P.
Technical Requirements
- Computer with a stable internet connection, webcam, and a microphone.
- Software for viewing multimedia content and reading PDFs (e.g., Adobe Reader).
- Word processing software (Microsoft Word, Pages, or free alternatives such as LibreOffice).
Tuiton Fees
COURSE DETAILS: B2 LEVEL (UMinho)
Institution: Universidade do Minho (BabeliUM)
Total Workload:
60 hours
Tuition Fee (Camões Scholarship Holders):
€320
Tuition Fee (General Public):
€320
REGISTRATION AND COURSE SCHEDULE (2026)
| Date | Phase / Action |
|---|---|
| Until June 19 | Final enrolment on the respective university platform |
| June 29 | Start of the Summer Courses (4 weeks) |
| July 24 | End of the courses |
| July 27 to 31 | Final assessment |
Video Promocional
MORE INFORMATION SOON
Coordinator of PLE Courses:
Micaela Ramon
For more information, contact us portbabelium@elach.uminho.pt
SCHEDULES
36th SUMMER COURSE
The mode of operation of the course may have to undergo changes/adjustments if the global health situation so determines.
Beginning: 29 June 2026
End: 24 July 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9AM to 1PM
CLASS 1 – A1/A1+ (INITIATION)
CLASS 2 – A2/A2+ (INITIATION+)
CLASS 3 – B1/B1+ (IMPROVEMENT)
Subjects:
- Lexicon and Structures of the Portuguese Language (24 hours)
- Listening-Speaking Practices (24 hours)
- Reading – Writing Practices (24 hours)
SCHEDULE TO BE PUBLISHED
33rd ANNUAL COURSE
The mode of operation of the course may have to undergo changes/adjustments if the global health situation so determines.
1st Semester:
Beginning: 29th September 2025
End: 23rd January 2026
Christmas break: 20th December 2025 to 4th January 2026 (dates inclusive)
Duration: 15 academic weeks
BIANNUAL COURSE
1st semester
2025/2026