Explore Studying in Portugal
See how degrees work, what universities offer and where students live, before you apply.
Public universities, clear fees and a permit to live in Portugal while you study. Money is in euro (EUR).
Why Choose Portugal for Your Studies?
Portugal uses European credits (ECTS): bachelor's of 180 to 240 ECTS and master's of 90 to 120 ECTS.
Key Benefits
Each public university sets its fee for international students. Many courses cost EUR 3,500 or EUR 7,000 a year. Some cost more.
Key Benefits
A residence permit for study (the card that lets you live in Portugal) lets you work while you study.
Key Benefits
Student residences (dorms) cost EUR 165 to EUR 290 a month, depending on the university (U.Porto or the University of Minho) and the room. A U.Porto room is EUR 198 a month for most students.
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Student Life in Portugal
Prices for daily student life.
- U.Porto student residence room: EUR 198 a month for most students.
- U.Porto canteen meal: EUR 2.95.
- Monthly transport pass for the whole Lisbon or Porto metro area: EUR 40 a month. Free in Porto up to age 23, and in Lisbon up to age 24.
Student Cities
Where the main public universities are.
Lisbon
Capital
Home to the University of Lisbon (ULisboa), Instituto Superior Técnico (Técnico) and NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA).
Key Highlights
Top Universities:
Porto
Northern city
Home to the University of Porto, with 712 places for international students in 2026-27.
Key Highlights
Top Universities:
Coimbra
University city
Home to the University of Coimbra.
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Top Universities:
Portugal at a Glance
Key facts for students.
Teaching language | Portuguese for most bachelor's; some courses in English |
Currency | Euro (EUR) |
Emergency number | 112 |
Main intake | September |
Grading scale | 0 to 20 |
Credits | ECTS |
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