The application for the Knowledge Train starts on June 18.
The initiative, under the motto "Do not stay away - give credit to your studies and come to know Portugal", is part of the program "Studying more is necessary". The Knowledge Train aims to stimulate the acquisition of skills and higher education, coupled with academic success, and promote experiences of knowledge of the territory for students passing from the 1st to the 2nd year of higher education with school use.
Students enrolled and in higher education in Higher Technical Professional Courses (CTeSP), Degree or Integrated Masters and who have had school use in the first year of the cycle of studies with at least 36 ECTS, during the academic year 2017-2018 , can benefit from a free trip in Portugal, with several discounts and associated advantages.
Students can request the vouchers through the portal www.comboio-conhecimento.pt, thus having access to a set of services:
- Pass of seven consecutive days in urban, regional, interregional and intercity services, for use by the end of 2018 in the CP network.
- Discounts on Youth Hostels managed by Movijovem: 6 nights accommodation in a multiple room, with breakfast included, for the overall price of 50 €.
- EYC Youth Card offer on request online.
- It will be possible to share the experience in the Knowledge Train through the Globestamp APP, which, in addition to providing roadmaps for students, also allows to plan experiences, record memories and boost the spirit of healthy competition.
The Knowledge Train is an initiative promoted by the Government of Portugal, through the governmental areas of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Planning and Infrastructures, Tourism and Education, with the partnership of CP, the General Directorate of Higher Education, Higher Education Institutions, the Student Associative Movement, Ciência Viva - National Agency for Scientific and Technological Culture, Turismo de Portugal, Movijovem and Globestamp.
See here the Regulation and the Guide of Use of this initiative.
You can also consult some FAQ and / or contact us through Be.Com.
