Universities in Portugal for international students

Universidade Lusófona is a leading private university in Portugal, recognized for its strong commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, and societal impact. Located in Lisbon, the institution brings together a diverse academic community dedicated to advancing knowledge across science, technology, health, arts, and the social sciences.

School Description Common Form    The Institute of Social Sciences (ICS-ULisboa), a School of the University of Lisbon, a Research & Development Unit and an Associate Laboratory of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), is an internationally recognized research center.

Escola Universitária Vasco da Gama, in Coimbra, was founded to become a symbol of innovation, development, and academic excellence. With over 25 years of history, it has continuously evolved, focusing on Animal Health, Veterinary Sciences, and Life Sciences. Being EUVG means belonging to a united community that honors the past, embraces the present, and actively contributes to building the future.

SEA-EU is a European Universities Alliance formed by 9 coastal universities (Cadiz, Brest, Kiel, Gdansk, Split, Malta, Naples, Algarve, and Bodø) working together to create a truly European Campus. SEA-EU brings together diverse cultures, academic traditions and expertise around a shared commitment to sustainability and innovation. It offers a unique opportunity to experience multinational, interdisciplinary education that goes beyond the boundaries of a single institution. Through SEA-EU students can access joint degrees, international mobilities, blended courses and programmes designed collaboratively among several universities. This allows students to have their learning experience in different countries, to interact with international peers, and to benefit from combined expertise.

The International Master in Quaternary and Prehistory IMQP is a joint degree programme that provides advanced training in the study of human evolution, prehistoric societies, and Quaternary environments. The programme is designed for students who wish to acquire strong interdisciplinary skills combining archaeology, geology, palaeoanthropology, palaeoecology, and environmental sciences.

The University of the Azores has played a fundamental role in education and research, thus contributing to professional qualification, economic growth, social improvement and intercultural awareness. We count on you to help us grow and take our name further!

ICBAS School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Porto is a multidisciplinary faculty dedicated to life and health sciences. Embracing the One Health concept, it fosters a holistic approach, integrating human, animal, plant, and environmental health.

The Institute for Political Studies has an inclusive Catholic educational mission of building hope and peace along a path defined by the values of truth, justice, and beauty. We are proud of every student who graduates here and we are committed to a liberal education that is open to the world.

The Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) is one of Europe’s leading institutions in engineering education and research. With a strong academic and research excellence reputation, FEUP is the largest faculty of the University of Porto, housing over 8000 students, offering 63 distinct programs, and employing around 600 faculty members and researchers. The institution prides itself on fostering a dynamic and innovative learning environment, drawing an increasing number of international students and researchers from all over the world. This global orientation is strengthened by FEUP's extensive network of partnerships with top businesses, industries, and higher education institutions across Europe and beyond. In addition to its teaching and research capacity, FEUP’s campus is strategically located within the Porto Innovation District, a vibrant hub for creativity, entrepreneurship, and technological advancement. The district is home to cutting-edge research centers that maintain close ties with the business and social sectors, making it a hotspot for knowledge transfer and real-world engineering and science applications. This proximity to industry not only boosts collaboration but also enriches the student experience by offering direct access to innovation ecosystems where engineering technologies intersect with health sciences, energy, and digital transformation. FEUP’s global recognition is reflected in its strong rankings in the most reputable international classifications of engineering schools. Its commitment to excellence, internationalization, and innovation continues to place it at the forefront of engineering education, equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to address the challenges of a rapidly evolving world.

The Arqus European University Alliance brings together the universities of Granada, Graz, Leipzig, Lyon 1, Maynooth, Minho, Padua, Vilnius, and Wroclaw—nine universities with extensive experience in joint projects and a shared profile as internationalized institutions in medium-sized cities with strong regional connections.

Join an international community with people from 96 countries, studying, researching and living together in one of the cities with best quality of life in Portugal. Universidade de Aveiro is globally recognized by the quality of its teaching and researching environment and also for its international profile.

Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, is a top European business school, located in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. With more than 50 years of existence, the School is known for academic excellence, exclusive guidance, and global focus. It offers world-class Undergraduate Programs that combine theory and practice, preparing students for international careers.

The University of Algarve, located in the south of Portugal, is a young public university, with a student population with more than 8,000 and employs over 700 academics. In these last three decades, the University of Algarve has consolidated the link established with the regional business and with the public and private organizations, encouraging the transfer of knowledge and contributing to sustainable development, with a positive impact across the community.

Forward College is a Higher Education Institution designed for bright undergraduate students who wish to go beyond academic excellence. Our students combine a Bachelor’s degree from LSE (3# Europe*) or King’s College London (#6 in Europe**) with a fully international experience in Lisbon (year 1), Paris (year 2), and Berlin (year 3), leadership training, small-class teaching with an average of 15 students per class, and one-on-one tutoring by a world-class faculty. *QS ranking in social sciences and management 2024 **QS ranking in Psychology 2024

Católica-Lisbon SBE in a heartbeat a reputation that precedes you unanimously validated in international rankings: (financial times) and accreditation (triple crown) Católica-Lisbon SBE's reputation for excellence in teaching and research will have a positive impact in your career and get you ready to face a fast-changing market. Our numbers are solid did you know that more than 96% of our graduates are employed within six months of graduation? Almost half of them in international positions? Católica-Lisbon SBE has one of the highest placement rates among European business schools.