Portugal — university guide
The 86 universities in Portugal in 2026
An informative guide to the 86 higher education institutions in Portugal: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
86
Universities
38
Public
48
Private
#265
Best ranking
University of Porto
1,200 EUR
Min bachelor fee
59
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Portugal
Based on the 83 universities in Portugal that published their fees.
Min1,200 EURMax6,000 EUR
Universities in Portugal: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
38
Public universities
The public institutions in Portugal
38universities
48
Private universities
The private institutions in Portugal
48universities
16
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
16universities
83
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
83universities
86
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
86universities
59
Programs
Fields offered in Portugal
59programs
List of universities in Portugal in 2026
86 universities listedNational Higher Academy of Orchestra
Private2 2 programs· Private Portuguese academy specializing in music and orchestral training.
AESE – School of Management and Business
Private6 6 programs· Renowned private Portuguese business school specializing in leadership training.
Católica Porto Business School
Private7 7 programs· Renowned private Portuguese business school in Porto, affiliated with the Portuguese Catholic University.
Faculty of Arts of the University of Coimbra
Public4 4 programs· Historic Portuguese institution specializing in arts and humanities.
Cooperative of Polytechnic and University Higher Education
Private6 6 programs· Private Portuguese cooperative offering programs in health, education, and technology in Gandra.
Guimarães Artistic School
Private1 1 program· Private Portuguese school in Guimarães specializing in arts and design.
Higher School of Real Estate Activities
Private2 2 programs· Private Portuguese school specializing in real estate and property management.
School of Arts and Design of Matosinhos
Public4 4 programs· Public Portuguese school of reference in design and arts.
Coimbra School of Education
Public3 3 programs· Public Portuguese school of reference in education and teacher training in Coimbra.
João de Deus Higher School of Education
Private2 2 programs· Private Portuguese school specializing in early childhood and teacher education.
Paula Frassinetti Higher School of Education
Private2 2 programs· Private Portuguese school specializing in education and teacher training.
Estoril Higher School of Hotel and Tourism Management
Public3 3 programs· Public Portuguese school specializing in hospitality, tourism, and management.
Alcoitão School of Health Sciences
Private4 4 programs· Private Portuguese school specializing in innovative health sciences education.
Portuguese Red Cross School of Health – Alto Tâmega
Private3 3 programs· Private Portuguese Red Cross school in Chaves specializing in health sciences.
Portuguese Red Cross School of Health – Lisbon
Private4 4 programs· Private Portuguese Red Cross school specializing in health sciences.
Santa Maria School of Health – Porto
Private4 4 programs· Private Portuguese school in Porto specializing in health sciences.
Northern Portuguese Red Cross School of Health
Private3 3 programs· Private Portuguese Red Cross school in Oliveira de Azeméis specializing in health sciences.
Coimbra School of Nursing
Public2 2 programs· Public Portuguese school dedicated to nursing and healthcare education.
Lisbon School of Nursing
Public2 2 programs· Public Portuguese school of reference in nursing, affiliated with the University of Lisbon.
Porto School of Nursing
Public2 2 programs· Public Portuguese school specializing in nursing and healthcare training.
São José de Cluny Higher School of Nursing
Private3 3 programs· Private Portuguese school in Lisbon specializing in nursing and healthcare.
São Francisco das Misericórdias Higher School of Nursing
Private2 2 programs· Private Portuguese school specializing in nursing education.
School of Decorative Arts
Private3 3 programs· Private Portuguese school specializing in decorative arts and conservation.
Infante D. Henrique Higher School of Nautical Sciences
Public5 5 programs· Public Portuguese school in Lisbon specializing in nautical and maritime sciences.