83 cheapest universities in Portugal in 2026
The most affordable universities in Portugal, ranked by minimum bachelor fees. Ideal for optimising your study budget.
Lowest fee
1,200 EUR/yr
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83 universities ranked by increasing fees
No. 25Coimbra School of Education
Public Portuguese school of reference in education and teacher training in Coimbra.
No. 26Polytechnic Institute of Beja
Public Portuguese polytechnic in Beja offering programs in engineering, management, and agriculture.
No. 27Polytechnic Institute of Viseu
Public Portuguese polytechnic in Viseu offering varied programs in management and engineering.
No. 28University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Public Portuguese university in Vila Real specializing in agronomic sciences, technologies, and social sciences.
No. 29Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre
Public Portuguese polytechnic in Portalegre offering programs in management and education.
No. 30University of the Azores
Public Portuguese university in the Azores specializing in marine sciences and the environment.
No. 31University of Madeira
Public Portuguese university in Madeira offering programs in sciences and technology.
No. 32Polytechnic Institute of Tomar
Public Portuguese polytechnic in Tomar offering programs in archaeology, management, and engineering.
No. 33Polytechnic Institute of Maia
Public Portuguese polytechnic in Maia, near Porto.
No. 34Open University
Public Portuguese distance-learning university, the only one in Portugal.
No. 35Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
Public Portuguese polytechnic in Leiria specializing in technology, management, and health.
No. 36São José de Cluny Higher School of Nursing
Private Portuguese school in Lisbon specializing in nursing and healthcare.
No. 37Higher Institute of Administration and Management
Private Portuguese institute in Porto specializing in management, applied languages, and tourism.
No. 38Portuguese Red Cross School of Health – Lisbon
Private Portuguese Red Cross school specializing in health sciences.
No. 39Higher Institute of Health Sciences of Alto Ave
Private Portuguese institute specializing in health sciences.
No. 40University of the Algarve
Public Portuguese university in Faro specializing in marine sciences, tourism, and technology.
No. 41Higher Institute of Education and Sciences of Fafe
Private Portuguese institute in Fafe offering programs in education and technology.
No. 42Polytechnic Institute of Porto
Major Portuguese polytechnic specializing in engineering and management.
No. 43NOVA University Lisbon
Modern public Portuguese university, leader in social sciences and economics.
No. 44Santa Maria School of Health – Porto
Private Portuguese school in Porto specializing in health sciences.
No. 45Higher Institute of Social Services of Porto
Private Portuguese institute in Porto specializing in social work and community intervention.
No. 46Higher Institute of Educational Sciences of Douro
Private Portuguese institute in Douro specializing in educational sciences.
No. 47Porto School of Nursing
Public Portuguese school specializing in nursing and healthcare training.
No. 48Paula Frassinetti Higher School of Education
Private Portuguese school specializing in education and teacher training.