Cost of studying in Portugal
Studying in Portugal costs an EU student around €9,544 a year: about €700 in tuition, plus €737 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €4,000 in tuition instead. Here's tuition for EU and international students at the 15 universities we index, plus what a month of living costs, from Eurostat.
€9,544EU student, total/yr
€700Typical EU tuition/yr
€4,000Non-EU tuition/yr
€737Living costs/mo
€8,844Living costs/yr
Tuition figures are typical yearly fees, sourced from Eurydice 2024/25 (as of 2025/26). Specific programmes — especially medicine and English-taught tracks — can charge more. Always confirm on the university's official page.
What a year costs, compared
Portugal€9,544
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to study in Portugal?
- Studying in Portugal costs an EU student around €9,544 a year: about €700 in tuition, plus €737 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €4,000 in tuition instead.
- How much is tuition in Portugal for EU students?
- EU/EEA students typically pay around €700 per year at universities in our index. Individual programmes can differ.
- How much do international (non-EU) students pay in Portugal?
- Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €4,000 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more.
- What are living costs for a student in Portugal?
- Plan for roughly €737 a month (rent, food, transport) — about €8,844 per year, based on Eurostat. Big cities cost more than the average, smaller towns less.
Last updated 2026-09-15.