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Cost of Studying in Portugal: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Portugal is 5,500 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 3,000 USD and 7,000 USD. These figures are computed from 1,540 programs at 4 universities in Portugal listed on Global Admissions; 73% are taught in English.
Data as of August 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in Portugal by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 3,500 USD | 3,500 USD | 7,000 USD | 230 |
| Master's | 3,000 USD | 5,500 USD | 7,000 USD | 623 |
| PhD | 2,750 USD | 2,750 USD | 2,750 USD | 273 |
Cheapest degree programs in Portugal
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for Portugal right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Fundamentals Of Ai For Business | Porto Business School | Master's | 521 USD |
| Master in Fundamentos De Operacoes | Porto Business School | Master's | 521 USD |
| Master in Fundamentals Of Economics | Porto Business School | Master's | 521 USD |
| Master in Fundamentals Of Strategy And Innovation Management | Porto Business School | Master's | 521 USD |
| Master in Fundamentals Of Project Management | Porto Business School | Master's | 521 USD |
| Master in Fundamentals Of Marketing | Porto Business School | Master's | 521 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Portugal?
Yes — 1,126 of the 1,540 degree programs in Portugal on Global Admissions (73%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Portugal accept international students?
4 universities in Portugal list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 17, 2026.
Is Portugal affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Portugal charge 3,000 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 521 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 1,540 degree programs that 4 universities in Portugal list on Global Admissions, as of August 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 17, 2026".