Study Design in Portugal
31 programmes in design at 3 universities in Portugal are open to international students; 87% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,500 USD and 4,000 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Design, Territory, Identity, and Cultural Assets | University of Lisbon | Master's | — |
| Master in Equipment Design | University of Lisbon | Master's | 4,000 USD |
| Master in Design, Territory, Identity, and Cultural Assets | University of Lisbon | Master's | — |
| Master in Product Design | University of Lisbon | Master's | 3,500 USD |
| Master in Contemporary Editorial and Typographical Practices | University of Lisbon | Master's | 4,000 USD |
| Master in Glass Art and Science | University of Lisbon | Master's | — |
| Master in Design of Solar and Photovoltaic Plants | Universidade Nova de Lisboa | Master's | — |
Design in Portugal by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 4 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 24 | 3,500 USD | 4,000 USD | 4,000 USD |
| PhD | 2 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within design
Universities for design in Portugal
Study Design in Portugal: common questions
- How many design programmes are there in Portugal?
- 31 design programmes at 3 universities in Portugal are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a design degree in Portugal cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in design in Portugal is 4,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,500 USD and 4,000 USD per year.
- Can I study design in Portugal in English?
- Yes — 87% of the design programmes in Portugal in our catalogue are taught in English (27 of 31).
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