
Tuition Fees:
- Non-EU students: €2,000–€7,000/year depending on the course and university.
- PhD programs: Around €2,500–€6,000/year.
Scholarships:
- Portugal Government Scholarships
- Erasmus+ Programme
- Carnegie Mellon Portugal Program Scholarships
- SAHC International Master Programme Scholarships
Post-Graduation Opportunity: ➔ Students can apply for a residence permit extension for job hunting.

Top Universities (General)
– University of Lisbon
– University of Porto
– University of Aveiro
– University of Coimbra
– NOVA University Lisbon
• Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa
• Instituto Politécnico do Porto
• University of Minho
• University of Beira Interior
These institutions often accept English-medium instruction certificates instead of IELTS.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s:
– Secondary School Certificate
– IELTS 6.0–6.5 (or waived with MOI)
– IELTS 6.0–6.5 (or waived with MOI)
Master’s:
– Bachelor’s Degree
– Proof of English proficiency (IELTS or waiver)
– Proof of English proficiency (IELTS or waiver)
PhD
– Master’s Degree
– Research Proposal + Supervisor Acceptance
– Research Proposal + Supervisor Acceptance
Category
Details
Tuition Fees
€2k–€7k/year
IELTS Requirement
6.0–6.5 (waivable)
Scholarships Available
Erasmus+, Carnegie Mellon
Stay after Graduation
Residence extension possible
Universities Without IELTS
IPL, IPP, Minho, UBI