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Course Coordination
Professor Vitor Ambrósio - vitor.ambrosio@eshte.pt
Professor Miguel Brito - miguel.brito@eshte.pt

 

APPLICATION HERE

 

The Postgraduate Program in National Tour Guides responds to the demands of a constantly evolving tourism sector by providing specialized training that integrates cultural and natural heritage, tourist interpretation, intercultural communication, storytelling, itinerary planning, and the use of digital tools in tourism. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing participants to interpret, communicate, and promote destinations in a professional, responsible, and distinctive manner.

 

With an experienced and specialized faculty in tourism, heritage, and cultural interpretation, this program prepares professionals to operate in an increasingly demanding and competitive market, promoting sustainable, culturally significant tourism experiences that meet the expectations of national and international audiences. The postgraduate program thus contributes to the enhancement of heritage and the qualification of professionals capable of playing a fundamental role in the development of cultural and territorial tourism.

 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

The Postgraduate Program aims to provide graduates with the necessary skills to practice the profession of National Guide-Interpreter, either independently or as service providers for companies and other entities.


TARGET AUDIENCE

 

You can apply:
- Holders of a degree obtained before or after the Bologna Process.

 

  • Guides and tourism animation professionals who wish to specialize or update their skills; Tourism technicians from public and private entities linked to destination promotion;
  • Professionals who wish to start or develop a career as a National Guide-Interpreter;
  • All those interested in the interpretation and appreciation of cultural and natural heritage.

 

Linguistic Requirements

 

Candidates must demonstrate language skills corresponding, at a minimum, to:

  • Level B2 in English (mandatory);
  • B2 level in a second language, to choose from:
  • German;
  • Spanish;
  • French;
  • Italian.

The assessment of these competencies will be carried out through diagnostic tests.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL OUTLETS

  • National Guide-Interpreter;
  • Guide in cultural, heritage, and thematic circuits;
  • Tourist information and reception technician;
  • Cultural and Natural Heritage Interpretation and Enhancement Technician;
  • Collaborator in museums, monuments, interpretive centers, and cultural facilities;
  • Technician in tourism promotion entities, municipalities, and destination management organizations;
  • Consultant or entrepreneur in the creation and development of tourism and cultural experiences.

 

SCHEDULES 2026-2027

 

Theoretical and Theoretical-Practical Units

  • Conducted online.
  • Tuesdays, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
  • When Tuesday coincides with a holiday, the class will be held on Monday.

Course on Language Applied to Tourism Mediation

  • Conducted online.
  • Thursdays, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
  • The opening of each class depends on the presence of at least three students enrolled per language.
  • When Thursday coincides with a holiday, the class will be held on Wednesday.

Practical Classes

  • In-person format.
  • Saturdays, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM/7:00 PM.

Study Trips

The four-day trips take place from Friday to Monday (see Calendar).

 

 

CANDIDATES | RANKING CRITERIA

 

  • 1st phase of applications | February 16 to March 22, 2026 - NOTICE

 

 

SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

 

CURRICULAR UNIT SHEETS (to inform briefly)

 

 

 

 

The application results will be published according to the deadlines established in the respective notices, on the ESHTE website, in the tab dedicated to the course to which you are applying.

 

Service hours

 

Formalization of Applications: applications, admission conditions, and payments 

 

To carry out the application process, which is conducted exclusively online, the candidate must access the Application Portal. It is necessary to access the Candidate Guide and follow the examples provided exactly (the documents must be a maximum of 1 MB).

 

Application fee | €75
The application fee will only be refunded if the course does not open. For this purpose, the candidate must keep the respective receipt. Applications will only be considered valid if the payment is made within the deadline for their formalization. 

 

The errors or omissions made in filling out the online application form or in the instructions of the application process are the sole responsibility of the candidate.

 

 

Documentation:

  • Citizen Card or Birth Certificate
  • Tax Identification Card
  • Certificate of qualifications
  • Curriculum Vitae duly certified
  • Motivation letter with a maximum of 500 words (mandatory)

For application and enrollment in postgraduate programs, candidates holding an academic degree obtained abroad must present a diploma or final course certificate authenticated by a competent authority (notary, educational institution, or another entity officially authorized for this purpose).

 

Slots (numerus clausus)
25 spots*
*minimum number of enrollments for the course to start: 15

 

Criteria for ranking

The selection criteria will be applied only if the number of candidates exceeds the established numerus clausus.
The applications will be evaluated by the Course Coordination, which will decide on the status of each applicant, defining the corresponding credits and study plans.
On the other hand, the candidates will be selected by the Course Coordination, based on the successive application of the following criteria:
i) Classification obtained in the undergraduate degree or in Postgraduate courses, advanced training, or equivalent;
ii) Curriculum vitae of the candidate, namely, academic, scientific, and technical;
iii) Statement of objectives and motivation for the application;
iv) Result of the individual interview, when deemed necessary by the Course Coordination.
Preference will be given to former students of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, Advanced Training (or equivalent) from ESHTE, and to professionals from companies or public organizations with more than 2 years of professional experience, up to a limit of 30% of the available spots. 

 

In case of admission:
Enrollment | 30€
Registration | 15€
School Insurance | 15 €

The tuition fee is increased by an amount intended for study trips, to be determined by AGIC.

 

Tuition Fees for Postgraduate Courses 2026-27