University Statutes

Universidade Catolica Portuguesa (UCP) is an independent not-for-profit organization of public utility, created by the Dicastery for Culture and Education (Holy See) under an international treaty, the Concordat between Portugal and the Vatican, and recognised by the Portuguese state in 1971.

The university’s legal framework is established by the Decree-Law 128/90 (April 17).

Government Bodies

The university’s current statutes, issued in 2023, establish the following ruling bodies:

  • High Chancellor
  • President
  • Board of Trustees
  • Academic Council
  • Rector's Council
  • Financial Management Board
  • Fiscal Council

The following are also senior bodies of the university: the Congregation for Catholic Education and the Portuguese Bishops’ Conference.
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