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.
Higher Institute of Education and Sciences of Lisbon
Private Portuguese institute in Lisbon specializing in education, social sciences, and multimedia.
Higher Institute of Entre Douro e Vouga
Private Portuguese institute focused on economics, communication, and technology.
Higher Institute of Management
Private Portuguese institute in Lisbon specializing in management and economics.
Higher Institute of Social Services of Porto
Private Portuguese institute in Porto specializing in social work and community intervention.
Higher Institute of Educational Sciences
Private Portuguese institute in Lisbon specializing in education, social sciences, and sports.
Higher Institute of Educational Sciences of Douro
Private Portuguese institute in Douro specializing in educational sciences.
Higher Institute of Business and Tourism Sciences
Private Portuguese institute in Porto specializing in business sciences and tourism.
Higher Institute of Information Sciences and Administration
Private Portuguese institute in Aveiro specializing in information sciences and administration.
Higher Institute of Advanced Technologies
Private Portuguese institute in Lisbon specializing in advanced technology and innovation.
Higher Polytechnic Institute of Gaia
Private Portuguese polytechnic in Vila Nova de Gaia, near Porto.
Gandra Higher Institute of Health Sciences
Private Portuguese institute specializing in health, nutrition, and psychology.
Egas Moniz Higher Institute
Private Portuguese institute specializing in health sciences, dentistry, and pharmacy.
Higher Institute of Business and Tourism Sciences
Private Portuguese institute in Porto specializing in business, marketing, and tourism.
ISPA – University Institute
Private Portuguese institute in Lisbon specializing in psychology, social sciences, and education.
The Lisbon MBA
Renowned international MBA program in Lisbon, in partnership with MIT Sloan.
Atlântica University
Private Portuguese university in Lisbon offering programs in engineering, management, and health.
Autonomous University of Lisbon
Private Portuguese university in Lisbon focusing on humanities, social sciences, and psychology.
Portuguese Catholic University
Renowned private Portuguese university offering programs in theology, law, and social sciences.
University of Maia
Private Portuguese university in Maia offering programs in management, health, and technology.
European University of Lisbon
Private Portuguese university specializing in tourism and management.
Fernando Pessoa University
Private Portuguese university in Porto offering programs in medicine, law, and engineering.
Lusíada University of Lisbon
Private Portuguese university in Lisbon focusing on humanities, social sciences, and law.
Lusophone University of Porto
Largest private Portuguese university in Porto, covering nearly all fields.
Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies
Private Portuguese university in Lisbon, leader in humanities, technologies, and social sciences.