Study Economics in Portugal
46 programmes in economics at 5 universities in Portugal are open to international students; 72% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 5,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,621 USD and 7,000 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programmes
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Economics in Portugal by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 7 | 7,500 USD | 7,500 USD | 9,215 USD |
| Master's | 28 | 3,621 USD | 5,000 USD | 7,000 USD |
| PhD | 8 | 3,505 USD | 3,752 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.
Specialisations within economics
Universities for economics in Portugal
Study Economics in Portugal: common questions
- How many economics programmes are there in Portugal?
- 46 economics programmes at 5 universities in Portugal are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in Portugal cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in economics in Portugal is 5,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,621 USD and 7,000 USD per year.
- Can I study economics in Portugal in English?
- Yes — 72% of the economics programmes in Portugal in our catalogue are taught in English (33 of 46).
- Which degree level is cheapest for economics in Portugal?
- PhD programmes, at a median of 3,752 USD per year, against 5,000 USD for master's programmes.
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