Study Sociology in Portugal
8 programmes in sociology at 2 universities in Portugal are open to international students; 63% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 2,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 2,000 USD and 4,000 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Sociology programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Labour Relations, Social Inequalities and Trade Unionism | University of Coimbra | PhD | 2,000 USD |
| PhD in Cities and Urban Cultures | University of Coimbra | PhD | 2,000 USD |
| PhD in Sociology of the State, Law and Justice | University of Coimbra | PhD | 2,000 USD |
| PhD in Economic and Organizational Sociology | University of Lisbon | PhD | 4,000 USD |
| Master in Sociology | University of Lisbon | Master's | 1,100 USD |
| Master in Sociology of Organizations and Work | University of Lisbon | Master's | 1,400 USD |
| Master in Sociology of Organizations and Work | University of Lisbon | Master's | 1,400 USD |
| PhD in Economic and Organizational Sociology | University of Lisbon | PhD | 4,000 USD |
Sociology in Portugal by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | 3 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 5 | 2,000 USD | 2,000 USD | 4,000 USD |
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.
Universities for sociology in Portugal
Study Sociology in Portugal: common questions
- How many sociology programmes are there in Portugal?
- 8 sociology programmes at 2 universities in Portugal are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a sociology degree in Portugal cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in sociology in Portugal is 2,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,000 USD and 4,000 USD per year.
- Can I study sociology in Portugal in English?
- Yes — 63% of the sociology programmes in Portugal in our catalogue are taught in English (5 of 8).
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