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Studying in Portugal
Affordable costs and a fast-growing tech scene
EuropeLow budget2 universitiesEnglish-taught bachelor'sPost-graduation work rights
Tuition and living costs in Portugal sit below Western Europe's. Lisbon and Porto have become attractive hubs for tech startups.
Who is it for?
- •Those who want an affordable EU diploma
- •Those interested in tech entrepreneurship
- •Those seeking a mild climate
Watch out for
- •English-taught bachelor's are limited
- •Salaries are below Western Europe's
Strong fields
Computer scienceMarine sciencesArchitectureTourism managementRenewable energy
Education system
Degree lengthBachelor's 3 years
GradingOut of 20
Academic calendarSeptember intake
Application system
PlatformDirect application through the international student quota
DocumentsDiploma and transcript, Language certificate, Motivation letter
DeadlinesApril–July
Exam requirements
Academic examsHigh school grades; a national-exam equivalent in some fields
EnglishIELTS 6.0; B2 for Portuguese-taught programs
Costs
Tuition3,000–7,000 € / year (non-EU)
Living costs700–950 € / month
Annual total11,000–18,000 € per year
Scholarships
- •University scholarships
- •Camões Institute support
Visa & work rights
Student visaD4 student visa
Working while studying20 hours per week
After graduationJob-seeking permit available
Universities
Top universities in Portugal
Each university page lists programs, tuition and admission profile.
Nova School of Business & Economics
Lisbon · Business
Tuition and living costs in Portugal sit below Western Europe's. Lisbon and Porto have become attractive hubs for tech startups.
12–16 bin $ / yıl
Explore the university →Instituto Superior Técnico
Lisbon · Technical
Tuition and living costs in Portugal sit below Western Europe's. Lisbon and Porto have become attractive hubs for tech startups.
10–14 bin $ / yıl
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