Study Linguistics in Portugal

26 programmes in linguistics at 2 universities in Portugal are open to international students; 50% are taught in English.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Linguistics programmes

1–24 of 26 · page 1 of 2

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Foundation Year Programme - Portuguese Language University of Coimbra
Master in Linguistics University of Lisbon Master's 1,200 USD
PhD in Linguistics University of Lisbon PhD 2,750 USD
PhD in Portuguese as a Foreign Language / Second Language University of Lisbon PhD 2,750 USD
Spanish Language and Culture IV University of Coimbra
Dutch Language and Culture Course I University of Coimbra
English Language Course, Pre-Intermediate Level I University of Coimbra
English Language Course, Elementary Level II University of Coimbra
PhD in Portuguese Linguistics University of Coimbra PhD 1,417 USD
Spanish Language and Culture I University of Coimbra
Spanish Language and Culture II University of Coimbra
Intensive Course of Portuguese as a Foreign Language - Elementary Level A2 University of Coimbra
Spanish Language and Culture III University of Coimbra
DELE Examination Preparation Course - Intermediate level University of Coimbra
Bachelor in Language Sciences University of Lisbon Bachelor's 3,500 USD
Portuguese Foreign Language - C1 Online University of Coimbra
Mirandese: Linguistics and Didactics Online University of Coimbra
Master in Linguistics University of Lisbon Master's 1,200 USD
Spanish Conversation Club University of Coimbra
PhD in Portuguese as a Foreign Language / Second Language University of Lisbon PhD 2,750 USD
Bachelor in Language Sciences University of Lisbon Bachelor's 3,500 USD
English for Academic Purposes Course – level I University of Coimbra
Introduction to Portuguese Sign Language II University of Coimbra
Advanced Communication Skills in English I University of Coimbra

Linguistics in Portugal by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 2
Master's 2
PhD 4

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 linguistics

Language Studies 18 Linguistics 8

Universities for linguistics in Portugal

Study Linguistics in Portugal: common questions

How many linguistics programmes are there in Portugal?
26 linguistics programmes at 2 universities in Portugal are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
Can I study linguistics in Portugal in English?
Yes — 50% of the linguistics programmes in Portugal in our catalogue are taught in English (13 of 26).
Are any of these linguistics programmes available online?
3 of the 26 programmes in Portugal are delivered online or by distance learning.

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