Academic Leadership Changes in Portugal

The Portuguese Government has revised its proposal for the new Legal Framework for Higher Education Institutions (RJIES), implementing significant changes from its initial version. Rectors and presidents of polytechnic institutes will now maintain a four-year term, which can be renewed for an additional four years. Initially, the ministry suggested a single six-year term.

Election Process

Going forward, these leaders will be elected by the academic community from two candidates who are "pre-selected" by the general council. However, some rectors from various universities argue that each institution should have the autonomy to define the election model that best fits their specific context.