Study in Portugal
3 universities · 7 verified programmes
Portugal offers English-taught development, policy and public-health master's at NOVA (Nova SBE), ISCTE and the University of Porto, with a means requirement tied to the national minimum wage and a comparatively affordable cost of living.
What it costs to live there
EUR 920/mo
MNE/AIMA means of subsistence = 100% of the national minimum wage (2026)
Mostly the official figure the student visa makes you prove — a floor to budget against, not a lifestyle estimate. official source
By city
Estimated monthly student living costs for the cities we cover here, from official university or government sources — costs vary a lot within a country.
| City | Living cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | EUR 570–1,710/mo | Universidade Catolica Portuguesa (Lisbon) estimated monthly cost of living (accommodation, food, transport, insurance, materials, phone)official source |
Universities we have verified here (3)
Every university in this country with at least one master's programme we checked against its official page. Schools past our data gate link to a full page.
| University | City | QS | Verified programmes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVA University Lisbon (Nova SBE) | Lisbon | #327 | 3 |
| ISCTE University Institute of Lisbon | Lisbon | — | 3 |
| University of Porto | Porto | — | 1 |
What this destination is strong in
Fields ranked by how many verified programmes here map to them — the honest shape of the country, not a brochure claim.
Scholarships that fund study here
Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.
Screen every scholarship against your profileFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Portugal as a student?
The official reference figure is about EUR 920/mo (MNE/AIMA means of subsistence = 100% of the national minimum wage (2026)) — mostly the amount a student visa makes you prove, a budgeting floor rather than total spend.
How many universities can I study a master's at in Portugal?
We have verified 3 universities in Portugal against their official pages — 7 master's programmes in total.
What is Portugal strong for studying?
Ranked by the number of verified programmes, Portugal's strongest fields here are: International Development, Public Policy, Development Economics, Environmental Law, Epidemiology and Health Data Science.
Are there scholarships to study in Portugal?
Yes. Scholarships whose verified destinations include Portugal: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship.
Counts reflect only what we have verified against official pages and dated in our database — they are a floor, not the country's full offer. Nothing here is a paid placement.