Why Study in Portugal?
Portugal offers public university places for international students, clear yearly fees in euro (EUR), the right to work alongside your studies and a residence permit for your whole course.
Why Study in Portugal?
Clear reasons to choose Portugal.
Universities Students Choose
Public universities with application rounds for international students.
At ULisboa, the Computer Engineering and Data Science bachelor's cost EUR 3,500 a year.
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Work and Next Steps
A residence permit lets you work alongside your studies.
Study
Enrol at a public university and keep your residence permit valid.
Work alongside your studies
Allowed with a residence permit.
Student Life
Real prices for housing, food and transport.
Quality of Life & Support
U.Porto has 10 student residences with about 1,200 places. Places for international students are limited.
Why Portugal Stands Out
What makes Portugal a practical choice.
Clear yearly fees
Each public university publishes its fee for international students. Many let you pay in parts.
Work while you study
A residence permit (the card that lets you stay to study) lets you work for an employer or for yourself, alongside your studies.
A permit for your whole course
The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) gives students a residence permit for 3 years, or the length of the course if shorter.
Discounts for good marks
Some universities give international students discounts on the yearly fee, based on their marks.
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