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 listedUniversity of Maia
Private6 6 programs· Private Portuguese university in Maia offering programs in management, health, and technology.
University of Lisbon
#313Public14 14 programs· Portugal’s largest public university, offering diverse academic programs.
University of Madeira
Public7 7 programs· Public Portuguese university in Madeira offering programs in sciences and technology.
University of Porto
#265Public14 14 programs· Leading public Portuguese university in Porto, renowned for academic and research excellence.
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
#1202Public8 8 programs· Public Portuguese university in Vila Real specializing in agronomic sciences, technologies, and social sciences.
University of the Azores
Public6 6 programs· Public Portuguese university in the Azores specializing in marine sciences and the environment.
University of Minho
#659Public5 5 programs· Public Portuguese university renowned for computer science, engineering, and biotechnology.
European University of Lisbon
Private7 7 programs· Private Portuguese university specializing in tourism and management.
Fernando Pessoa University
Private10 10 programs· Private Portuguese university in Porto offering programs in medicine, law, and engineering.
Lusíada University of Lisbon
Private7 7 programs· Private Portuguese university in Lisbon focusing on humanities, social sciences, and law.
Lusophone University of Porto
Private9 9 programs· Largest private Portuguese university in Porto, covering nearly all fields.
Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies
#1504Private9 9 programs· Private Portuguese university in Lisbon, leader in humanities, technologies, and social sciences.
NOVA University Lisbon
#513Public7 7 programs· Modern public Portuguese university, leader in social sciences and economics.
Open University
Public7 7 programs· Public Portuguese distance-learning university, the only one in Portugal.