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Cost of Studying in Portugal: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Portugal is 5,000 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 3,250 USD and 7,000 USD. These figures are computed from 1,424 programs at 2 universities in Portugal listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 71% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog changes
Tuition in Portugal by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 3,500 USD | 3,500 USD | 7,000 USD | 208 |
| Master's | 3,250 USD | 5,000 USD | 7,000 USD | 527 |
| PhD | 2,750 USD | 2,750 USD | 2,750 USD | 271 |
Cheapest degree programs in Portugal
The lowest published international tuition in our Portugal catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Law and Juridical Practise | University of Lisbon | Master's | 1,063 USD |
| Master in European Legal Practice | University of Lisbon | Master's | 1,063 USD |
| Master in Sociology | University of Lisbon | Master's | 1,100 USD |
| Master in Health, Risk and Society | University of Lisbon | Master's | 1,100 USD |
| Master in African Studies | University of Lisbon | Master's | 1,100 USD |
| Master in Anthropology | University of Lisbon | Master's | 1,100 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Portugal?
Yes — 1,011 of the 1,424 degree programs in our Portugal catalog (71%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Portugal accept international students?
2 universities in Portugal list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Portugal affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Portugal charge 3,250 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 1,063 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 1,424 degree programs that 2 universities in Portugal list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions catalog data, July 17, 2026".