Vocational Aptitude Tests (PAVE)
CANDIDATES
For those wishing to access and enter the Music degree programme, it is necessary to pass the Specific Vocational Aptitude Test (PAVE).
When applying to enrol in the PAVE, the candidate must identify one of the following competitions through which they wish to apply, and must check the access conditions, vacancies and documentation required in the respective competition:
- Local Music Competition
- Special competitions for: Holders of higher education courses, CET or TeSP holders and holders of vocational pathway courses (in the competition for people over 23 and the special competition for international students, enrolment in PAVE is automatically taken over when you enrol in the Assessment Test for people over 23 or apply for the special competition for international students)
- Change of institution / competition
In the case of enrolment in the Assessment Tests for people over 23 for access via the special competition for people over 23, as well as applying for the special competition for international students, candidates for the degree in Music will automatically be enrolled in the Music PAVE.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications to the inscription in PAVE must be submitted online using the appropriate form. You will, however, first be required to register on the website .
Step 1:
Register here
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Step 2:
Fill in the application form here
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Candidates must register for the Specific Vocational Aptitude Test (PAVE), identifying the competition they wish to apply for and the branch and instrument in which they wish to take the PAVE, and may register for a maximum of 3 branches/instruments.
Registration for the Specific Vocational Aptitude Test must be accompanied by the documents required for the competition/scheme through which you wish to enter, in accordance with the UÉ Access and Admission Regulations and the information on the UÉ Portal for the respective competition.
Those who are successful in the Music PAVE will be considered candidates for the competition for access and admission to the degree in Music that they identified when registering for the PAVE, and it will be necessary to confirm and validate this application, without having to pay an additional application fee, by the deadlines established in the Application Calendar, defined annually.
The information on this page does not replace the need to read the regulations in force on this matter.
CALENDAR
Single Phase
Registration : 07/Apr/2026 até 05/May/2026
Test dates : 25/May/2026 a 29/May/2026
Test results : até 15/June/2026
PLACES AVAILABLE
Check here initial vacancies for each of the competitions for admission to the music degree programme.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The Vocational Aptitude Test (PAVE) comprises:
- A written exam
- A practical exam
More information about the PAVE:
- Notice on acceptance and admission to the first-cycle Music degree course (includes places available, test assessment criteria and method, and Jury)
- Past tests
- PAVE calendar - updated on 20/05/2025
REGULATIONS AND GUIDES
- Calendar for Applying to the University of Évora for the 2020/2021 Academic Year
- SIIUE Quick Guide: Registering for the Vocational Aptitude Test
- New User Registration Guide
- Fee Schedule
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information, visit SAC.ONLINE , the Academic Services Student Online Help Desk.
Click here for information on the Academic Services Student Help Desk operating hours.
