Tuition Fees in Portugal
Public universities in Portugal set their own fees for international students, in euro (EUR). Many courses cost EUR 3,500 or EUR 7,000 a year. Medicine at the University of Coimbra (UC) is EUR 18,000, and some courses at the University of Porto (U.Porto) reach EUR 16,500.
Example: first year bill
Example: bachelor's at NOVA FCT
Example based on NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT) bachelor's fees. The tuition fee is paid in 10 parts.
How Tuition Works in Portugal
In Portugal the yearly tuition fee is called the propina. Students from India and Pakistan pay the fee for international students, which is higher than the fee for Portuguese and EU students.
Who Pays the International Fee
Each university sets the fee for international students. Many charge EUR 3,500 or EUR 7,000 a year, depending on the course.
The International Student Statute is the set of rules for students from outside the European Union (EU). You pay the international fee.
Below are the fees at the universities students from India and Pakistan apply to most.
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Fees at Public Universities
Public universities are where most students from India and Pakistan apply.
| University Type | Range | Key Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| University of Lisbon (ULisboa) | EUR 3,500 to EUR 7,000 a year | Science bachelor's EUR 3,500; Architecture and Técnico EUR 7,000. |
| University of Porto (U.Porto) | EUR 3,500 to EUR 16,500 a year | Bachelor's and integrated master's. |
| University of Coimbra (UC) | EUR 7,000 to EUR 18,000 a year | EUR 18,000 is for Medicine. |
- Fees for international students are set by each university.
- Many courses cost EUR 3,500 or EUR 7,000 a year.
Fees by Degree Level
Real fees for international students at public universities.
Range
EUR 3,500 to EUR 16,500 a year
Duration
Often 3 years (6 semesters)
typical
Discounts for good marks
Key Considerations
- ULisboa asks for Portuguese at B1 (a middle language level) for its bachelor's courses taught in Portuguese.
- Courses taught only in English ask for proof of English instead.
Medicine and Dentistry
Fees by Course
The same university can charge different fees for different courses.
| Field of Study | Low-End | High-End | Special Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science (Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon) | EUR 3,500 | EUR 3,500 | Bachelor's courses such as Computer Engineering, Data Science and Physics at the University of Lisbon (ULisboa). |
| Engineering and technology (Técnico) | EUR 7,000 | EUR 7,000 | Bachelor's and master's at Instituto Superior Técnico (Técnico), part of ULisboa. |
| Science and technology (NOVA FCT) | EUR 7,000 | EUR 7,000 | Bachelor's at NOVA School of Science and Technology. |
| All bachelor's (University of Coimbra, UC) | EUR 7,000 | EUR 18,000 | UC charges EUR 7,000 a year, and EUR 18,000 for Medicine. |
| All bachelor's (University of Porto, U.Porto) | EUR 3,500 | EUR 16,500 | The range depends on the course. |
Many universities implement differential tuition models where certain programs command premium pricing. This often reflects market demand, faculty costs, and resource requirements.
Typically Premium-Priced Fields:
- Application fee: EUR 100 at Técnico and EUR 70 at NOVA FCT. It is not paid back.
- Place reservation at Técnico: EUR 2,000 after admission. It counts as your first two tuition payments, so it is not an extra fee.
- NOVA FCT: enrolment fee EUR 35 and school insurance EUR 1.40.
Medicine Costs More
Other Fees
Plan for these on top of your tuition fee.
- Application feeEUR 51 to EUR 100
NOVA IMS master's EUR 51, NOVA FCT bachelor's EUR 70, Técnico EUR 100. Not paid back.
- Enrolment feeEUR 35
At NOVA FCT and NOVA IMS. Updated every year.
- School insuranceEUR 1.40 to EUR 3
Yearly, at NOVA FCT and NOVA IMS.
- Place reservation (Técnico)EUR 2,000
Paid after admission to keep your place. It counts as your first two tuition payments, so it is not an extra fee. It is not paid back.
- Pre-registration (NOVA IMS)EUR 2,500
For non-EU students after admission. It comes off your tuition fee and is not paid back if you leave.
Health Cover
Pro Tips for Managing Additional Fees
- Ask your university for a statement that your fees are paid. The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) asks for it for your residence permit (the card that lets you stay in Portugal to study).
How You Pay
Most universities let you split the yearly fee into parts.
Payment Methods
ATM payment code (Técnico)
After you apply, Técnico gives you an ATM reference, a payment code you use to pay the application fee by bank transfer.
1UC: 12 parts
- The first part is 25 percent of the yearly fee, paid at enrolment.
- The other 11 parts cover the rest.
2NOVA FCT: 10 parts
- The EUR 7,000 yearly fee is paid in 10 parts.
3NOVA IMS: 1, 2 or 6 payments
- Pay in one go and get 2.5 percent off.
Pay on Time
Quick Facts
Key points about fees in Portugal.
- 1Fees are per year and set by each university.
- 2U.Porto bachelor's fees for international students: EUR 3,500 to EUR 16,500 a year.
- 3Técnico bachelor's and master's: EUR 7,000 a year.
- 4UC bachelor's: EUR 7,000 a year; Medicine EUR 18,000.
- 5Most universities let you pay in parts, such as 10 or 12 payments.
At UC, the first part (25 percent of the yearly fee) confirms your place. It is not paid back if you leave.
Plan the First Payment
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