Social science programs in Portugal
2 universities in Portugal offer 189 social science programs open to international students; 63% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 2,400 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,200 USD and 7,000 USD.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD
Social science in Portugal by degree level
| Degree | Programs | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 24 | 3,500 USD | 3,500 USD | 3,500 USD |
| Master's | 84 | 1,200 USD | 2,400 USD | 7,000 USD |
| PhD | 47 | 2,000 USD | 2,750 USD | 2,750 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.
Popular social science programs in Portugal
The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Law and Artificial Intelligence | University of Lisbon | Master's | 4,000 USD |
| Master in Social Work and Sustainability | University of Lisbon | Master's | 1,400 USD |
| Bachelor in Communication Studies | University of Lisbon | Bachelor's | 3,500 USD |
| PhD in Anthropology | University of Coimbra | PhD | 2,750 USD |
| Master in Journalism and Communication | University of Coimbra | Master's | 7,000 USD |
| PhD in Communication Sciences | University of Coimbra | PhD | 1,425 USD |
Specializations within social science
Universities for social science in Portugal
- University of Lisbon (119)
- University of Coimbra (70)
More on studying in Portugal: tuition statistics or the study-in-Portugal guide .
Social science in other countries
- United States (7,902)
- United Kingdom (3,313)
- France (2,624)
- Canada (1,149)
- China (830)
- Australia (757)
- The Netherlands (699)
- Germany (580)
- Ireland (511)
- United Arab Emirates (324)
- Spain (294)
- Poland (245)
Other fields of study in Portugal
- Interdisciplinary (306)
- Engineering (223)
- Healthcare (177)
- Natural science (128)
- Commerce (106)
- Arts (100)
- Languages (69)
- Psychology (37)
- Formal science (31)
- Information Technology (18)
- Education (17)
- International Relations (6)
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