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 listedHigher Institute of Entre Douro e Vouga
Private6 6 programs· Private Portuguese institute focused on economics, communication, and technology.
Higher Institute of Management
Private5 5 programs· Private Portuguese institute in Lisbon specializing in management and economics.
Higher Institute of Social Services of Porto
Private3 3 programs· Private Portuguese institute in Porto specializing in social work and community intervention.
Higher Institute of Educational Sciences
Private5 5 programs· Private Portuguese institute in Lisbon specializing in education, social sciences, and sports.
Higher Institute of Educational Sciences of Douro
Private2 2 programs· Private Portuguese institute in Douro specializing in educational sciences.
Higher Institute of Business and Tourism Sciences
Private5 5 programs· Private Portuguese institute in Porto specializing in business sciences and tourism.
Higher Institute of Information Sciences and Administration
Private5 5 programs· Private Portuguese institute in Aveiro specializing in information sciences and administration.
Higher Institute of Advanced Technologies
Private5 5 programs· Private Portuguese institute in Lisbon specializing in advanced technology and innovation.
Higher Polytechnic Institute of Gaia
Private3 3 programs· Private Portuguese polytechnic in Vila Nova de Gaia, near Porto.
Lisbon University Institute
#726Public10 10 programs· Public Portuguese institute in Lisbon specializing in social sciences, management, and technology.
Gandra Higher Institute of Health Sciences
Private7 7 programs· Private Portuguese institute specializing in health, nutrition, and psychology.
Egas Moniz Higher Institute
Private7 7 programs· Private Portuguese institute specializing in health sciences, dentistry, and pharmacy.
Higher Institute of Business and Tourism Sciences
Private6 6 programs· Private Portuguese institute in Porto specializing in business, marketing, and tourism.
ISPA – University Institute
Private6 6 programs· Private Portuguese institute in Lisbon specializing in psychology, social sciences, and education.
Nova School of Business and Economics
Public8 8 programs· Renowned public Portuguese business school in Lisbon, ranked among Europe’s best.
The Lisbon MBA
Private5 5 programs· Renowned international MBA program in Lisbon, in partnership with MIT Sloan.
Atlântica University
Private6 6 programs· Private Portuguese university in Lisbon offering programs in engineering, management, and health.
Autonomous University of Lisbon
Private7 7 programs· Private Portuguese university in Lisbon focusing on humanities, social sciences, and psychology.
Portuguese Catholic University
#796Private9 9 programs· Renowned private Portuguese university offering programs in theology, law, and social sciences.
University of Aveiro
#509Public11 11 programs· Public Portuguese university in Aveiro, renowned for engineering, sciences, and technology.
University of Évora
#1201Public11 11 programs· Public Portuguese university in Évora offering interdisciplinary programs.
University of Beira Interior
#752Public10 10 programs· Public Portuguese university in Covilhã specializing in sciences, engineering, and social sciences.
University of Coimbra
#381Public14 14 programs· Historic public Portuguese university in Coimbra, one of Europe’s oldest.
University of the Algarve
#1001Public10 10 programs· Public Portuguese university in Faro specializing in marine sciences, tourism, and technology.