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 listedVasco da Gama University School
Private3 3 programs· Private Portuguese school in Coimbra specializing in veterinary medicine and animal health.
Higher Institute of Education and Sciences of Fafe
Private2 2 programs· Private Portuguese institute in Fafe offering programs in education and technology.
Higher Institute of Health Sciences of Alto Ave
Private3 3 programs· Private Portuguese institute specializing in health sciences.
Piaget Institute
Private6 6 programs· Private Portuguese institute offering programs in health, education, and engineering.
Polytechnic Institute of Beja
Public7 7 programs· Public Portuguese polytechnic in Beja offering programs in engineering, management, and agriculture.
Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
Public8 8 programs· Public Portuguese polytechnic offering diverse programs in engineering and sciences.
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco
Public7 7 programs· Public Portuguese polytechnic in Castelo Branco offering programs in management and health.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra
Public7 7 programs· Public Portuguese polytechnic in Coimbra offering varied programs in health, education, and engineering.
Polytechnic Institute of Guarda
Public9 9 programs· Public Portuguese polytechnic specializing in sciences, engineering, and education.
Polytechnic Institute of Maia
Private4 4 programs· Public Portuguese polytechnic in Maia, near Porto.
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
Public8 8 programs· Public Portuguese polytechnic in Leiria specializing in technology, management, and health.
Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon
Public8 8 programs· Public Portuguese polytechnic in Lisbon specializing in technology, management, and arts.
Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre
Public5 5 programs· Public Portuguese polytechnic in Portalegre offering programs in management and education.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto
#1502Public5 5 programs· Major Portuguese polytechnic specializing in engineering and management.
Polytechnic Institute of Santarém
Public8 8 programs· Public Portuguese polytechnic in Santarém offering programs in management, health, and education.
Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal
#1503Public4 4 programs· Public Portuguese polytechnic specializing in environmental engineering and sciences.
Polytechnic Institute of Tomar
Public7 7 programs· Public Portuguese polytechnic in Tomar offering programs in archaeology, management, and engineering.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
#1501Public4 4 programs· Public Portuguese polytechnic focused on technology and tourism.
Polytechnic Institute of Viseu
Public8 8 programs· Public Portuguese polytechnic in Viseu offering varied programs in management and engineering.
Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave
Public4 4 programs· Public Portuguese polytechnic specializing in tourism, management, and technology.
Portuguese Institute of Administration and Marketing
Private4 4 programs· Private Portuguese institute specializing in marketing and business management.
Higher Institute of Administration and Management
Private7 7 programs· Private Portuguese institute in Porto specializing in management, applied languages, and tourism.
Higher Institute of Administration and Languages
Private5 5 programs· Private Portuguese institute in Madeira specializing in management, tourism, and languages.
Higher Institute of Education and Sciences of Lisbon
Private5 5 programs· Private Portuguese institute in Lisbon specializing in education, social sciences, and multimedia.