Study and Living in Portugal

• You must obtain an official acceptance letter from a university or higher education institution in Portugal.
• Applications are generally submitted via the university’s official website or through the platform called DGES.

• Certified translation of high school diploma into Portuguese or English
• Transcript and GPA document
• Valid passport
• Motivation letter explaining why you want to study in Portugal
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Language proficiency certificates (English or Portuguese depending on the program)

• For Portuguese programs: A Portuguese language proficiency certificate such as CELPE-Bras must be provided.
• For English programs: English proficiency test results such as TOEFL or IELTS must be submitted.

• Students from non-EU countries must apply for a long-term Type D student visa.
• Visa applications are made through the Portuguese consulate in your home country.

• University acceptance letter
• Valid passport
• Biometric photos
• Financial proof that you can cover education and living expenses (e.g., bank statements)
• International health insurance
• Proof of accommodation in Portugal
• Round-trip flight ticket

• Students must have health insurance covering the duration of their stay in Portugal.
• You can obtain international health insurance in your home country or register with the Portuguese healthcare system.

• You must provide documents proving you can cover your living expenses in Portugal:
• Bank statement with sufficient balance
• Sponsorship letter from a family member (if applicable)

• You must provide documentation of your place of stay in Portugal. This could be:
• Student dormitory
• Rented apartment
• Or staying with a host family

• After arriving in Portugal, you must go to the university in person and complete your enrollment with the necessary documents.

• Students from EU countries can study without a visa by presenting their national ID card.
• Visa applications should be made at least 3 months before the start of the academic program.
• Some universities in Portugal offer English-taught programs, which is an advantage for international students.

• Yes, some universities may require:
• Additional entrance exams
• Or department-specific interviews
• Fields such as medicine and engineering may have additional requirements.

• Studying in Portuguese is generally more affordable, especially at public universities.

Undergraduate Program (Licenciatura) Fees

• Public universities: €950 – €3,000 per year
• Private universities: €3,000 – €6,000 per year

• Public universities: €2,000 – €4,500 per year
• Private universities: €4,000 – €8,000 per year

• Public universities: €2,500 – €6,000 per year
• Private universities: €5,000 – €9,000 per year

• Some universities may offer discounts for students from Portuguese-speaking countries (e.g., Brazil, Angola).

• English-taught programs are generally more expensive than those taught in Portuguese.

• Public universities: €3,000 – €7,000 per year
• Private universities: €4,000 – €10,000 per year

• Public universities: €4,000 – €8,500 per year
• Private universities: €5,000 – €12,000 per year

• Public universities: €4,500 – €9,000 per year
• Private universities: €6,000 – €15,000 per year

• Portuguese-taught programs are more common and cheaper at public universities.
• English-taught programs are especially common in business, engineering, science, and medicine, and are tailored for international students.
• Some universities may charge an application fee ranging between €50 and €150.