University fees in Portugal in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 86 institutions in Portugal that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Portugal
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Portugal is 3,623 EUR per year, for the 83 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 1,200 EUR per year, with a maximum observed of 6,000 EUR per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 83 universities
From
1,200
EUR
Average
3,623
EUR
Up to
6,000
EUR
Master's degree
Based on 81 universities
From
495
EUR
Average
4,441
EUR
Up to
9,000
EUR
Doctorate
Based on 27 universities
From
3,770
EUR
Average
5,427
EUR
Up to
8,000
EUR
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Portugal
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Portugal?
A bachelor's degree in Portugal costs between 1,200 and 6,000 EUR per year, with an average of 3,623 EUR, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Portugal?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 2,925 EUR at a public university versus 4,213 EUR in the private sector, a difference of 44%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Portugal?
For a master's, fees range from 495 to 9,000 EUR per year. A doctorate costs between 3,770 and 8,000 EUR per year.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 86 universities in Portugal that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
AESE – School of Management and Business
School of Decorative Arts
The Lisbon MBA
Infante D. Henrique Higher School of Nautical Sciences
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra
Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
Lisbon University Institute
Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon
Estoril Higher School of Hotel and Tourism Management
Lusíada University of Lisbon
Portuguese Catholic University
Faculty of Arts of the University of Coimbra
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave
Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal
University of Minho
Polytechnic Institute of Guarda
University of Lisbon
School of Arts and Design of Matosinhos
São Francisco das Misericórdias Higher School of Nursing
University of Porto
University of Évora
University of Coimbra
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco
University of Beira Interior
Lisbon School of Nursing
Polytechnic Institute of Santarém
Coimbra School of Education
Polytechnic Institute of Beja