Study in Porto: universities, programmes and fees
Porto has 14 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 182 undergraduate programmes in 73 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays €697 a year, a non-EU student €8,000 a year.
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
Universities in Porto
| University | Type | Programmes | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universidade do Porto | public | 56 | €697 | €3,500–€8,000 |
| Politécnico do Porto | public | 32 | €697 | €3,000–€4,500 |
| Universidade Lusófona (Porto) | private | 22 | — | — |
| Universidade Fernando Pessoa | private | 15 | — | — |
| Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique | private | 15 | — | — |
| Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Porto) | private | 11 | — | — |
| Universidade Lusíada (Porto) | private | 8 | — | — |
| Escola Superior Artística do Porto | private | 7 | — | — |
| Instituto Superior de Ciências Empresariais e do Turismo | private | 5 | — | — |
| Escola Superior de Saúde de Santa Maria | private | 3 | — | — |
| Instituto Superior de Administração e Gestão | private | 3 | — | — |
| Escola Superior de Educação de Paula Frassinetti | private | 2 | — | — |
| ISTEC — Instituto Superior de Tecnologias Avançadas do Porto | private | 2 | — | — |
| Instituto Superior de Serviço Social do Porto | private | 1 | — | — |
What you can study in Porto
- Business Administration 10
- Audiovisual Communication 9
- Computer Science 8
- Architecture 6
- Psychology 6
- Law 5
- Fine Arts 5
- Economics 4
- Industrial Engineering 4
- Electrical Engineering 4
- Translation and Languages 4
- Design 4
- Nursing 4
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3
- Mathematics 3
- Civil Engineering 3
- Mechanical Engineering 3
- Biomedical Engineering 3
- Languages and Literature 3
- Medicine 3
- Sport Sciences 3
- Criminology 3
- Social Education 3
- Marketing 3
- Physiotherapy 3
- International Relations 3
- Multimedia and Video Games 3
- Tourism 3
- Biology 2
- Physics 2
- Environmental Engineering 2
- Chemical Engineering 2
- Mining and Geological Engineering 2
- Pharmacy 2
- Art History 2
- Pedagogy 2
- Dentistry 2
- Primary Education Teaching 2
- Advertising and Public Relations 2
- Labour Relations and Human Resources 2
- International Business 2
- Occupational Therapy 2
- Speech Therapy 2
- Biomedical Laboratory Science 2
- Performing Arts 2
- Social Work 2
- Solicitor Studies 2
- Landscape Architecture 1
- Biochemistry 1
- Agronomy 1
- Geology 1
- Chemistry 1
- Environmental Sciences 1
- Geomatics and Surveying 1
- Data Science 1
- Materials Engineering 1
- Aerospace Engineering 1
- Archaeology 1
- Philosophy 1
- Geography 1
- History 1
- Sociology 1
- Marine Sciences 1
- Veterinary Medicine 1
- Music and Musicology 1
- Finance and Accounting 1
- Telecommunications Engineering 1
- Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy 1
- Clinical Physiology 1
- Biotechnology 1
- Fashion Design 1
- Hospitality and Gastronomy 1
- Conservation and Restoration 1
Entry scores
The score of the last admitted student, from official lists (higher is better).
Student residences
Prices published by the universities or the public student housing service.
| Residence | University | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Residências do P.PORTO (SAS) | P.Porto | 159–190 EUR / month |
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. More in the guide Study in Portugal.
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 — Guia da Candidatura ao Ensino Superior Privado 2026 (pares instituição/curso, vagas), 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
- U.Porto — Concurso especial para estudantes internacionais 2026/2027 (propina entre 3 500 € e 8 000 €, fixada por cada faculdade), checked 26 September 2026
- Politécnico do Porto — Deliberação IPP/CG 01/2026 (propinas 2026/2027), checked 26 September 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.