Languages programs in Portugal
2 universities in Portugal offer 69 languages programs open to international students; 48% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 1,200 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,200 USD and 7,000 USD.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD
Languages in Portugal by degree level
| Degree | Programs | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 6 | 3,500 USD | 3,500 USD | 3,500 USD |
| Master's | 9 | 1,200 USD | 1,200 USD | 7,000 USD |
| PhD | 5 | 1,425 USD | 2,750 USD | 2,750 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.
Popular languages programs in Portugal
The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Year Programme - Portuguese Language | University of Coimbra | — | — |
| Master in Linguistics | University of Lisbon | Master's | 1,200 USD |
| Portuguese Language and Culture for Foreigners - Pre-intermediate (B1) | University of Coimbra | — | — |
| Italian Language and Culture Intensive Course A1-A2 | University of Coimbra | — | — |
| PhD in Linguistics | University of Lisbon | PhD | 2,750 USD |
| PhD in Portuguese as a Foreign Language / Second Language | University of Lisbon | PhD | 2,750 USD |
Specializations within languages
Universities for languages in Portugal
- University of Coimbra (55)
- University of Lisbon (14)
More on studying in Portugal: tuition statistics , application deadlines or the study-in-Portugal guide .
Languages in other countries
- China (4,535)
- United States (2,710)
- United Kingdom (1,207)
- France (840)
- Canada (334)
- Poland (167)
- Germany (135)
- Turkey (123)
- Ireland (113)
- Spain (77)
- The Netherlands (65)
- Australia (62)
Other fields of study in Portugal
- Interdisciplinary (306)
- Engineering (223)
- Social science (189)
- Healthcare (177)
- Natural science (128)
- Commerce (106)
- Arts (100)
- Psychology (37)
- Formal science (31)
- Information Technology (18)
- Education (17)
- International Relations (6)
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