Católica Identification Card: One card, countless advantages and discounts

In order for newly-arrived students at the Universidade Católica to be able to access all the buildings and take advantage of all the services the university has to offer, they need to get a UCP identification card.

The card is mandatory and free of charge, and students must request it once they have completed their enrolment. They can choose between a UCP card with a banking component, or just as an identification card.

As well as guaranteeing discounts in the canteen and bookshop, access to spaces, book and other publication loans, and the use of self-service photocopiers, this card also has the advantages of banking functionality, if the student chooses to activate this feature.

To obtain the Católica Identification Card, students can request it online via the Digital Mobile Key by clicking here. Alternatively, students can request their card in person, at the counters for this purpose, by presenting an identification document (ID, Citizen's Card, other), their Tax Identification Number, and proof of payment of their tuition fees for the 2024/25 academic year, or alternatively a proof of address (for students from the Lisbon campus).

Check out the locations and opening hours of the counters:

Lisboa

  • From 2 to 20 September and from 2 to 4 October, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Library Building (2nd floor) and in the CLSBE Building (1st floor). 
  • On 9, 17 and 19 September, the opening hours are 9:00 until 18:00.
  • Until October 4th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Porto

  •  Between 9 and 20 September, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the atrium of the central building.
  • 14th, 15th and 16th October, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Braga

  • From 23 to 26 September, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 and 8 November, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., 9 November from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Camões Campus Reception.
  • From 7 to 8 October, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on November 9th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Viseu

  • From 23 to 27 September, from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the entrance to the University Building (next to Academic Services).

Sintra (Faculdade de Medicina)

  • On 11 and 16 September, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Level 1 (in front of the screens).

Request your Católica card now!

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