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Study in Portugal
Affordable tuition, a warm climate and a safe, welcoming environment for students.
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- Universities
- 50+
- Tuition per year
- €3k to 7k
- Post study work
- 1 to 2 years
- Intakes
- Autumn, Spring
Portugal combines affordable public universities with a warm climate, a low cost of living and a safe, welcoming environment, along with a growing set of English taught programmes.
Why here
Why study in Portugal
Affordable tuition and living
Both tuition and living costs are lower than in much of western Europe.
Safe and welcoming
Portugal is consistently ranked among the safest countries, with a friendly environment for international students.
Growing English taught options
More masters programmes are offered fully in English, especially in business and technology.
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Costs, intakes and requirements
Tuition for international students typically runs from EUR 3,000 to EUR 7,000 a year, with living costs of around EUR 700 to EUR 1,000 a month.
University merit scholarships and support through the Camoes Institute help eligible international students. Our counsellors can guide you on what applies.
Autumn intake: September. Spring intake: February, limited programmes
An overall band score of 6.0 to 6.5 is typically required for English taught programmes.
A PTE Academic score of around 59 to 64 is generally accepted as an alternative to IELTS.
Evidence of sufficient funds to cover living costs is required for the student visa.
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Common questions
FAQs about Portugal
Not for English taught programmes, though some Portuguese helps with daily life and part time work.
Yes, both tuition and living costs are lower than in much of western Europe.
Graduates can apply for a permit to look for work for a period after completing their studies.
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