🇵🇹 Studying in Portugal
Portuguese (usually B1 required for admission); only a handful of English-taught bachelor's, mostly economics and management (e.g. ISEG Lisbon, FEP Porto)
💶 Tuition
Public universities under the international student statute, 2026/27: ≈ €3.5–7.5k a year, medicine ≈ €16.5–18k; private ones similar (Autónoma de Lisboa €7.2k)
In the national language: €1.5k–7.5k/yr
In English: €7.5k/yr
Living costs: €11k/yr — Visa: means of at least the minimum wage — €920/month in 2026 (Portuguese MFA)
🗣️ Language of teaching
Portuguese; a handful of English-taught programmes.
Language requirements: Portuguese B1 (U.Porto: oral test; some universities allow a year-1 language course instead). Few English bachelor's (ISEG, Nova SBE): English B2
📝 How to apply
Special international-student call: apply directly to each university with an apostilled certificate giving university access at home, grades or exams in the required subjects, and Portuguese B1 (or a prep year).
🎓 Preparatory year
- University of Évora preparatory course (in Portuguese, 42 ECTS, entry-exam subjects) — €1,500 for internationals; open to international-call applicants — ≈ 9 months, €1.5k
🏅 Scholarships
- Bolsa de Mérito (Universidade de Évora) — Merit fee reduction for international students — up to the gap between the international and national (€697) fee
- Católica-Lisbon merit scholarships — Automatic merit scholarships based on school average and maths exam for Católica-Lisbon bachelor's
🏛️ Universities by subject
Computer Science & IT
- Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon) Lisbon · €7k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Porto (FEUP) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - NOVA University Lisbon Caparica
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1 *
Careers: 🤖 Machine Learning Engineer, 🧠 AI Engineer (LLM & Agents), 🛡️ Cybersecurity Engineer, 🏭 OT / Industrial Control Systems Security Specialist
Mathematics & Statistics
- University of Lisbon Lisbon · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Porto Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - University of Coimbra Coimbra · €7k–18k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) *
Careers: 🤖 Machine Learning Engineer, 🤖 Health data scientist / medical AI engineer, 🕵️ Fraud Analyst, 👁️ Computer Vision Engineer
Physics & Astronomy
- Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon) Lisbon · €7k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Coimbra Coimbra · €7k–18k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) * - University of Porto Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k
Careers: ☢️ Nuclear Engineer, 🔬 Microelectronics Engineer (Chip Design & Fabrication), ☢️ Medical physicist, ☢️ Nuclear Reactor Operator
Chemistry
- University of Porto Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - University of Coimbra Coimbra · €7k–18k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) * - NOVA University Lisbon Caparica
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1 *
Careers: ⚗️ Drug discovery scientist (pharmacologist), ⚗️ Research Chemist, 🧪 Biochemist, 🏭 Food Technologist
Biological Sciences
- University of Lisbon Lisbon · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Porto Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - University of Coimbra Coimbra · €7k–18k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) *
Careers: 🧬 Geneticist, ✂️ Genome Editing Scientist, 🧠 Neuroscientist, 🌱 Plant Breeder
Earth & Marine Sciences
- University of Lisbon (Faculty of Sciences) Lisbon · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of the Algarve (Marine Sciences) Faro
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1 * - University of Aveiro Aveiro · €5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €5,000/yr (sciences, engineering), humanities €3,500
Careers: ⛏️ Exploration Geologist, 🐧 Polar Researcher, 💧 Hydrogeologist, ⛰️ Geotechnical Engineer
Environmental Sciences
- NOVA University Lisbon Caparica
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1 * - University of Aveiro Aveiro · €5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €5,000/yr (sciences, engineering), humanities €3,500 - University of Lisbon Lisbon · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1)
Careers: ♻️ Waste & Circular Economy Specialist, 🚰 Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineer, 💧 Hydrogeologist, 🚰 Water and Wastewater Engineer
Agriculture & Forestry
- Instituto Superior de Agronomia (University of Lisbon) Lisbon · €3k–3.5k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro Vila Real · €1.5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €1,500/yr (incl. veterinary) — among the lowest fees - University of Évora Évora · €2.5k/yr
International call; Portuguese B1 (otherwise a language course in year 1); €2,500/yr; preparatory course available
Careers: 🚁 Agricultural Drone Operator / Precision Ag Technician, 🌱 Plant Breeder, 🛰️ Precision Agriculture Specialist, 💉 Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech
Veterinary Science
- University of Lisbon (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine) Lisbon · €12.5k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Porto (ICBAS) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro Vila Real · €1.5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €1,500/yr (incl. veterinary) — among the lowest fees
Careers: 🐾 Veterinarian / Veterinary Surgeon, 💉 Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech, 🐄 Livestock Specialist / Animal Scientist, 🐟 Fish Health Veterinarian
Medicine
- University of Porto (Faculty of Medicine) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - University of Lisbon (Faculty of Medicine) Lisbon · €18k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Coimbra Coimbra · €7k–18k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) *
Careers: ❤️ Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 🧊 Transplant Surgeon, 🎯 Interventional Radiologist / Interventional Cardiologist, 👵 Geriatrician
Nursing & Midwifery
- University of Porto (Nursing School, ESEP) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - University of Lisbon (Nursing School, ESEUL) Lisbon · €5k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Coimbra (Nursing School, ESEUC) Coimbra · €7k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) *
Careers: 💊 Nurse, 🌷 Palliative Care Worker (Hospice), 🧤 Scrub Nurse (Theatre Nurse), 💉 Anaesthetic Nurse / Nurse Anesthetist
Dentistry
- University of Porto (Faculty of Dental Medicine) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - University of Lisbon (Faculty of Dental Medicine) Lisbon · €15k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Coimbra Coimbra · €7k–18k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) *
Careers: 🦷 Dentist, 🗿 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, 🦷 Dental Hygienist, 😁 Orthodontist
Pharmacy
- University of Lisbon (Faculty of Pharmacy) Lisbon · €7k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Porto (Faculty of Pharmacy) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - University of Coimbra Coimbra · €7k–18k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) *
Careers: ⚗️ Drug discovery scientist (pharmacologist), 🦠 Microbiologist / Virologist, 📋 Clinical research associate, ⚕️ Pharmacist
Allied Health
- Technical University of Porto (School of Health, ESS) Porto · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; ESS: €3,500/yr (2026/27) - Polytechnic University of Lisbon (Lisbon School of Health, ESSL) Lisbon · €6.9k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €6,900/yr - University of Porto (Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k
Careers: 🦿 Physiotherapist / physical therapist, 🖐️ Occupational therapist, 🦾 Prosthetist and orthotist, 🤲 Osteopath
Psychology
- University of Lisbon (Faculty of Psychology) Lisbon · €5k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Porto (Faculty of Psychology) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - ISPA – University Institute Lisbon
Private institute (psychology); international call; Portuguese ≈B1; fee not checked *
Careers: 🧩 Psychiatrist, 🛋️ Psychotherapist, 🧠 Neuroscientist, 🧠 Clinical psychologist
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon) Lisbon · €7k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Porto (FEUP) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - University of Minho Guimarães · €4.5k–6.5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €4,500–6,500/yr (engineering €6,500)
Careers: 🛸 Drone (UAV) Engineer, ☢️ Nuclear Engineer, 🎛️ Controls & Automation Engineer, 🤖 Robotics Engineer
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon) Lisbon · €7k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Porto (FEUP) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - University of Aveiro Aveiro · €5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €5,000/yr (sciences, engineering), humanities €3,500
Careers: 🛸 Drone (UAV) Engineer, 🔌 Circuit Design Engineer, 🎛️ Controls & Automation Engineer, 🤖 Robotics Engineer
Civil Engineering
- Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon) Lisbon · €7k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Porto (FEUP) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - University of Coimbra Coimbra · €7k–18k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) *
Careers: 👷 Site Manager / Construction Foreman, 🌉 Bridge Engineer, 🎖️ Military Engineer (Combat Engineer Officer), 🛣️ Highway Engineer
Chemical Engineering
- Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon) Lisbon · €7k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Porto (FEUP) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - University of Coimbra Coimbra · €7k–18k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) *
Careers: 🔋 Energy Storage Engineer (Batteries & Hydrogen), ✂️ Genome Editing Scientist, 🧫 Biotechnologist / Bioprocess Scientist, 🧫 Synthetic Biologist
Materials Science
- Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon) Lisbon · €7k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Aveiro Aveiro · €5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €5,000/yr (sciences, engineering), humanities €3,500 - NOVA University Lisbon Caparica
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1 *
Careers: 🧱 Materials Engineer, 🧪 Polymer Process Engineer, 🏭 Welding Engineer, 🔬 Nanotechnology Researcher
Mining & Petroleum Engineering
- Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon) Lisbon · €7k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Porto (FEUP, Mining and Geo-Environmental Engineering) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k
Careers: ⛏️ Exploration Geologist, ⛑️ Mine Rescue Specialist, 🛢️ Petroleum Engineer, ⛰️ Mining Engineer
Architecture
- University of Porto (Faculty of Architecture) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - University of Lisbon (Faculty of Architecture) Lisbon · €7k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Coimbra Coimbra · €7k–18k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) *
Careers: 👷 Site Manager / Construction Foreman, 💡 Architectural Lighting Designer, 🔥 Heating and Energy Systems Engineer, 🔍 Clerk of Works / Construction Inspector
Art & Design
- University of Lisbon (Faculty of Fine Arts) Lisbon · €3.5k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1, portfolio/aptitude tests depending on course - University of Porto (Faculty of Fine Arts) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - ESAD – College of Art and Design Matosinhos
Private design school; international call, portfolio; Portuguese ≈B1; fee not checked *
Careers: 🪑 Industrial / Product Designer, 🖼️ Art Conservator / Restorer, 🪑 Furniture Restorer / Conservator, 🖍️ Art Teacher
Music
- Polytechnic University of Lisbon (Lisbon School of Music, ESML) Lisbon · €6.9k/yr
International call + audition; Portuguese ≈B1; €6,900/yr (IPL General Council) - Technical University of Porto (ESMAE – Faculty of Performing Arts) Porto · €5k–6.5k/yr
International call + audition/aptitude tests; Portuguese ≈B1; €5,000–6,500/yr
Careers: 🎼 Music Teacher, 🎹 Instrumental Music Teacher, 🎙️ Musical Theatre Performer, 🪕 Folk Ensemble Director
Drama & Dance
- Polytechnic University of Lisbon (Theatre and Film School, ESTC) Amadora · €6.9k/yr
International call + aptitude tests/interview; Portuguese ≈B1; €6,900/yr - Technical University of Porto (ESMAE – Faculty of Performing Arts) Porto · €5k–6.5k/yr
International call + audition/aptitude tests; Portuguese ≈B1; €5,000–6,500/yr - Polytechnic University of Lisbon (School of Dance, ESD) Lisbon · €6.9k/yr
International call + dance audition; Portuguese ≈B1; €6,900/yr
Careers: 💃 Choreographer, 🎭 Hair, Makeup & Prosthetics Artist, 🗿 Prop Maker, 🎙️ Musical Theatre Performer
Film & Animation
- Polytechnic University of Lisbon (Theatre and Film School, ESTC) Amadora · €6.9k/yr
International call + aptitude tests/interview; Portuguese ≈B1; €6,900/yr - Lusófona University Lisbon
Private university (film); international call; Portuguese ≈B1; fee not checked * - Catholic University of Portugal (School of Arts) Porto
Private Catholic university, film; international call; Portuguese ≈B1; fee not checked *
Careers: 🎞️ Film Producer, 🎬 Game Producer, 🎥 Film Director, 📹 Cinematographer / Director of Photography
Media & Journalism
- NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA FCSH) Lisbon · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €3,500/yr (2026/27) - Catholic University of Portugal Lisbon
Private Catholic university; international call; Portuguese ≈B1; fee not checked * - University of Minho Braga · €4.5k–6.5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €4,500–6,500/yr (engineering €6,500)
Careers: 🎖️ War Correspondent, 📣 Investor Relations Manager, 📽️ Video Producer, 🎙️ Government Press Officer / Spokesperson
Languages & Translation
- University of Lisbon (School of Arts and Humanities) Lisbon · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA FCSH) Lisbon · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €3,500/yr (2026/27) - University of Porto (Faculty of Arts) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k
Careers: 🔤 Computational Linguist / NLP Specialist, 🗣️ Speech and language therapist, 🔤 Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher, 🏮 Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Specialist
Literature
- University of Lisbon (School of Arts and Humanities) Lisbon · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Coimbra Coimbra · €7k–18k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) * - University of Porto (Faculty of Arts) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k
Careers: 🔤 Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher, 📚 English, Literature or History Teacher, 📖 Narrative Designer, 📝 Screenwriter
History & Archaeology
- University of Coimbra Coimbra · €7k–18k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) * - University of Lisbon (School of Arts and Humanities) Lisbon · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA FCSH) Lisbon · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €3,500/yr (2026/27)
Careers: 🎖️ Army Officer, 🪑 Furniture Restorer / Conservator, 🏛️ Conservation Architect, 📚 English, Literature or History Teacher
Philosophy & Theology
- University of Lisbon (School of Arts and Humanities) Lisbon · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA FCSH) Lisbon · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €3,500/yr (2026/27) - Catholic University of Portugal (Faculty of Human Sciences) Lisbon
Private Catholic university; international call; Portuguese ≈B1; monthly fees, not checked *
Careers: 🤔 Philosopher, 🕍 Religious Studies Scholar
Sociology & Social Work
- ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon Lisbon
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1 * - University of Lisbon (ISCSP) Lisbon · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Coimbra Coimbra · €7k–18k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) *
Careers: 🌷 Palliative Care Worker (Hospice), 🔗 Addiction counsellor, 🕵️ Police Detective, 👨👩👧 Couples and family therapist
Politics & IR
- NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA FCSH) Lisbon · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €3,500/yr (2026/27) - University of Lisbon (ISCSP) Lisbon · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - Catholic University of Portugal (Institute for Political Studies) Lisbon
Private Catholic university; international call; Portuguese ≈B1; fee not checked *
Careers: 🎖️ Army Officer, 🤝 Public Affairs / Government Relations Specialist, 🖥️ Government Digital Transformation Specialist, 🕵️ OSINT Analyst (Open-Source Intelligence)
Law
- University of Lisbon (Faculty of Law) Lisbon · €1.5k–3.5k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee €3,500 in 2026/27, €1,500 from 2027/28 - University of Coimbra (Faculty of Law) Coimbra · €7k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) * - NOVA School of Law Lisbon
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1 *
Careers: 🤖 Legal Technologist / Legal Engineer, 🤝 Public Affairs / Government Relations Specialist, 🔍 Digital Forensics Investigator, 🛂 Border Guard / Border Force Officer
Economics
- Nova School of Business and Economics Carcavelos · €7.5k/yr
English-taught bachelor's; international call; English B2; €7,500 listed for 2025/26 * - ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management Lisbon · €7.5k/yr
English-taught bachelor's (Economics, Finance, Management); international call; English B2 / Portuguese B1 - Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics Lisbon
Private business school, English-taught bachelor's; English B2, grades + maths; merit scholarships *
Careers: 👔 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 🏛️ Banking Supervisor (Financial Regulator), 🏷️ Pricing Manager, 🦄 Venture Capital Analyst / Investor
Business & Management
- Nova School of Business and Economics Carcavelos · €7.5k/yr
English-taught bachelor's; international call; English B2; €7,500 listed for 2025/26 * - Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics Lisbon
Private business school, English-taught bachelor's; English B2, grades + maths; merit scholarships * - ISCTE Business School Lisbon
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1 *
Careers: 👔 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 💰 Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 🎯 Product Manager, 🏥 Hospital Chief Executive / Healthcare Manager
Accounting & Finance
- Nova School of Business and Economics Carcavelos · €7.5k/yr
English-taught bachelor's; international call; English B2; €7,500 listed for 2025/26 * - ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management Lisbon · €7.5k/yr
English-taught bachelor's (Economics, Finance, Management); international call; English B2 / Portuguese B1 - Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics Lisbon
Private business school, English-taught bachelor's; English B2, grades + maths; merit scholarships *
Careers: 💰 Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 🧬 Fintech Engineer / Quant Developer, 🏛️ Banking Supervisor (Financial Regulator), 🛡️ Risk Manager
Education
- Polytechnic University of Lisbon (School of Education, ESELx) Lisbon · €6.9k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €6,900/yr - University of Minho (Institute of Education) Braga · €4.5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €4,500/yr (2026/27) - Technical University of Porto (Faculty of Education) Porto · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €3,500/yr (2026/27)
Careers: 🤝 Special Education Teacher (SEN), 🛠️ Further Education (FE) Lecturer / Vocational Instructor, 🔨 Design & Technology Teacher, 📐 Maths, Physics or Computing Teacher
Sport Science
- Faculty of Human Kinetics (University of Lisbon) Cruz Quebrada · €3.5k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Porto (Faculty of Sport) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - University of Coimbra Coimbra · €7k–18k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) *
Careers: 🦿 Physiotherapist / physical therapist, 🏅 Sports medicine doctor, 🏄 Adventure Sports Instructor, 🏔️ Mountain Guide / Trekking Leader
Hospitality & Tourism
- Estoril Higher Institute for Tourism and Hotel Studies (ESHTE) Estoril
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1 * - University of the Algarve Faro
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1 * - Technical University of Porto (School of Hospitality and Tourism, ESHT) Vila do Conde · €3k–4.5k/yr
International-student call: apostilled certificate + required subjects; Portuguese ≈B1; €3,000–4,500/yr
Careers: 🏄 Adventure Sports Instructor, 🏔️ Mountain Guide / Trekking Leader, 🏡 Farm Stay Host (Agritourism), 👨🍳 Head Chef
Geography & Planning
- University of Lisbon (IGOT) Lisbon · €4.5k/yr
International-student call: certificate + grades/exams in the required subjects; Portuguese B1 (or a course in year 1) - University of Porto (Faculty of Arts, Geography) Porto
U.Porto international call: certificate + subject grades; Portuguese at independent-user level (B1+), oral test; fees €3.5–16.5k - University of Coimbra Coimbra · €7k–18k/yr
International-student call; Portuguese B1. Fee ≈€7,000, medicine ≈€18,000 (UC site not reachable) *
Careers: 🏙️ Urban Planner, 🌍 Satellite Imagery Analyst (Remote Sensing), ⛏️ Mine Surveyor, 🏙️ City Manager / Local Government Manager
Aviation & Maritime
- Infante D. Henrique Nautical School (ENIDH) Oeiras
Nautical school (navigation); international call; Portuguese ≈B1, medical; fee not checked * - Portuguese Air Force Academy Sintra
Military academy (air-force pilots): admission for Portuguese citizens; generally not open to foreigners *
Careers: 🔧 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, ⚓ Naval Officer / Submariner, 🛫 Airline Pilot, 🚢 Ship's Captain / Deck Officer
Sources: ulisboa.pt, up.pt, ess.ipp.pt, estc.upl.pt, ie.uminho.pt, uevora.pt
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