48 private universities in Portugal in 2026
The private universities in Portugal offer often more specialised programs with personalised support and modern facilities.
48 private universities
Portugal has private institutions bringing academic diversity and programs adapted to student needs and the professional job market.
National Higher Academy of Orchestra
Private Portuguese academy specializing in music and orchestral training.
AESE – School of Management and Business
Renowned private Portuguese business school specializing in leadership training.
Católica Porto Business School
Renowned private Portuguese business school in Porto, affiliated with the Portuguese Catholic University.
Cooperative of Polytechnic and University Higher Education
Private Portuguese cooperative offering programs in health, education, and technology in Gandra.
Guimarães Artistic School
Private Portuguese school in Guimarães specializing in arts and design.
Higher School of Real Estate Activities
Private Portuguese school specializing in real estate and property management.
João de Deus Higher School of Education
Private Portuguese school specializing in early childhood and teacher education.
Paula Frassinetti Higher School of Education
Private Portuguese school specializing in education and teacher training.
Alcoitão School of Health Sciences
Private Portuguese school specializing in innovative health sciences education.
Portuguese Red Cross School of Health – Alto Tâmega
Private Portuguese Red Cross school in Chaves specializing in health sciences.
Portuguese Red Cross School of Health – Lisbon
Private Portuguese Red Cross school specializing in health sciences.
Santa Maria School of Health – Porto
Private Portuguese school in Porto specializing in health sciences.
Northern Portuguese Red Cross School of Health
Private Portuguese Red Cross school in Oliveira de Azeméis specializing in health sciences.
São José de Cluny Higher School of Nursing
Private Portuguese school in Lisbon specializing in nursing and healthcare.
São Francisco das Misericórdias Higher School of Nursing
Private Portuguese school specializing in nursing education.
School of Decorative Arts
Private Portuguese school specializing in decorative arts and conservation.
Vasco da Gama University School
Private Portuguese school in Coimbra specializing in veterinary medicine and animal health.
Higher Institute of Education and Sciences of Fafe
Private Portuguese institute in Fafe offering programs in education and technology.
Higher Institute of Health Sciences of Alto Ave
Private Portuguese institute specializing in health sciences.
Piaget Institute
Private Portuguese institute offering programs in health, education, and engineering.
Polytechnic Institute of Maia
Public Portuguese polytechnic in Maia, near Porto.
Portuguese Institute of Administration and Marketing
Private Portuguese institute specializing in marketing and business management.
Higher Institute of Administration and Management
Private Portuguese institute in Porto specializing in management, applied languages, and tourism.
Higher Institute of Administration and Languages
Private Portuguese institute in Madeira specializing in management, tourism, and languages.