This double degree programme with the University of Groningen has been specially designed for students on the MSc in Management at Católica Porto Business School, within the scope of the specialisation in Service Management. 

The Faculty of Economics and Business of University of Groningen is an institution of excellence, recognised worldwide and ranked among the best in the Netherlands.  

Students who take part in this double degree programme in Service and Supply Chain Management have the opportunity to obtain two master's degrees in two years. In addition, they gain valuable international academic experience at a top business school, enriching their professional profile and broadening their global career opportunities. 

During the second year of the programme, students carry out their Master's Final Assignment (MFA) at the University of Groningen, further deepening their knowledge and skills in the field. 

Operation 

Students selected for this programme, both from Católica Porto Business School and University of Groningen, have to conclude the 1st academic year at Católica Porto Business School and the 2nd academic year at University of Groningen.  

First year: Students must attend courses and complete 60ECTS of the MSc in Management, specialisation in Service Management, at Católica Porto Business School. The courses are taught in English. 

Second year: During the second year, students must complete 60 ECTS, part of the MSc in Supply Chain Management, at University of Groningen, including 30ECTS for the Master’s Final Assignment (MSc Dissertation). The students will have to submit the Master’s Final Assignment at both institutions and successfully defend it publicly before an examining committee at University of Groningen. 

For more information contact: globaledu.cpbs@ucp.pt

Fees and Scholarships 

At Católica Porto Business School 

1st year fees: Students will have to pay the fees at Católica Porto Business School related to the 60 ECTS of the curricular part (10 instalments) 

Students should assure any expenses related to the cost of living in Porto (travel, accommodation, insurance, meals, etc.) and any other fees not related to the tuition. 

At University of Groningen, Faculty of Economics and Business 

2nd year fees:  Students will pay the tuition fee at Groningen defined for a regular MSc degree students. 

Students should assure any expenses related to the cost of living in Groningen (travel, accommodation, insurance, meals, etc.) and any other fees not related to the tuition. 

Scholarships 

Católica Porto Business School students undertaking a Double Degree programme do not pay the 10th instalment fee of the 1st year at Católica Porto Business School. 

Students can also benefit from merit or social scholarships while attending the programme at Católica Porto Business School. For more information, please consult the page of the master's programme you are applying for.