Study Sociology in Portugal: programmes, fees and entry requirements
Portugal has 11 undergraduate programmes in Sociology at 11 universities in 8 cities. At public institutions EU students typically pay €697 a year; non-EU students €4,500 a year (€1,750–€8,000).
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
- Taught in: Portuguese (11)
- Selection: cut-off score, Concurso Nacional
- Entry scores known for: 10 programmes
All Sociology programmes in Portugal
| Programme | University | City | Language | Length | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year | Entry score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociologia | ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa | Lisbon | Portuguese | 3 yr | €697 | — | 147.8 (2025) |
| Sociologia | Universidade da Beira Interior | Covilhã | Portuguese | 3 yr | €697 | — | 123.3 (2025) |
| Sociologia | Universidade de Coimbra | Coimbra | Portuguese | 3 yr | €697 | €7,000 | 146 (2025) |
| Sociologia | Universidade de Évora | Évora | Portuguese | 3 yr | €697 | €2,500 | 125.8 (2025) |
| Sociologia | Universidade de Lisboa | Lisbon | Portuguese | 3 yr | €697 | €3,500 | 144.5 (2025) |
| Sociologia | Universidade do Algarve | Faro | Portuguese | 3 yr | €697 | €1,750–€4,500 | 117.5 (2025) |
| Sociologia | Universidade do Minho | Braga | Portuguese | 3 yr | €697 | €4,500 | 145.3 (2025) |
| Sociologia | Universidade do Porto | Porto | Portuguese | 3 yr | €697 | €3,500–€8,000 | 156.5 (2025) |
| Sociologia | Universidade dos Açores | Ponta Delgada | Portuguese | 3 yr | €697 | €2,500 | 113.3 (2025) |
| Sociologia | Universidade Lusófona (Lisboa) | Lisbon | Portuguese | 3 yr | — | — | — |
| Sociologia | Universidade Nova de Lisboa | Lisbon | Portuguese | 3 yr | €697 | €3,500 | 137.3 (2025) |
How admission works in Portugal
National Access Contest (Concurso Nacional de Acesso), score 95–200: secondary school average (at least 50%) plus national entrance exams (at least 35%), weights set by each course. The cutoff shown is the score of the last student admitted in the 1st phase. EU citizens compete on equal terms; non-EU citizens usually apply through the special contest for international students with each institution's own requirements.
See also: Study in Portugal · Sociology in other countries
Sources
- Lei n.º 73-A/2025 (OE 2026), art. 161.º: propina 2026/27 não superior à de 2025/26 — 697 € (DGES), checked 26 September 2026
- DGES — Concurso Nacional de Acesso 2025, 1.ª fase: nota do último colocado (contingente geral), checked 26 September 2026
- DGES — Concurso Nacional de Acesso 2024, 1.ª fase: nota do último colocado (contingente geral), checked 26 September 2026
- DGES — Concurso Nacional de Acesso 2023, 1.ª fase: nota do último colocado (contingente geral), checked 26 September 2026
- Universidade dos Açores — Tabela de propinas 2026-2027, checked 26 September 2026
- Universidade do Algarve — Special Admission Contest for International Students (propina 2026/27: 1 750–4 500 €), checked 26 September 2026
- Universidade de Coimbra — Propina estudante internacional 2025/2026, checked 26 September 2026
- Universidade de Évora — Despacho n.º 40/2026 (propinas 2026/2027), checked 26 September 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.