STUDY IN PORTUGAL

International students continually rate Portugal as a very good study destination in Europe. International students who have spent time studying in Portugal testify that locals’ have a generally positive and warm attitude toward foreigners. International students enjoy the atmosphere in Portuguese cities and university campuses, and most are satisfied with the activities offered by universities, the nightlife and the parties. The beautiful beaches and easy lifestyle are also often mentioned as part of the positive experience.

Portugal is a country filled with culture and history. It is a great destination for those who enjoy exploring and experiencing new cultures. Students are repeatedly pleased with the low costs of studying in Portugal and the good quality of student accommodations. Furthermore, the friendly atmosphere encourages visitors to learn Portuguese by talking to native speakers.

Students who are planning to study in Portugal have the opportunity to choose from more than 160 English-taught master’s degrees and more than 80 bachelor’s programs taught in Portuguese, English or both.

Advantages of studying in Portugal

EXCELLENT UNIVERSITIES WITH AFFORDABLE TUITION: All over the country you’ll find universities with excellent track records and reputations. A significant number of Portuguese public universities make it on to the QS rankings list yearly. Public universities in Portugal charge less than 1500 euros/year for tuition fees making it one of the most affordable study abroad options in Europe.

EXTREMELY LOW COST OF LIVING: Portugal is by far the cheapest country in Western Europe, and Lisbon is one of the cheapest big cities of Europe. This means that if you’re on a tight budget you’re going to get by just fine here and if you’re not, you get to live really comfortably, maybe even lavishly.

HOSPITABLE LOCALS: The Portuguese have a well-deserved reputation for being hospitable. You’ll be warmly received by the locals, and after a first meeting, it’s all hugs, kisses, food and beer. Without discriminating tourists from workers, Erasmus students or postgraduate researchers, this country looks at each visitor as a very welcome guest.

SMALL, BUT MIGHTY: Year after year, Portugal keeps showing us why being a small country has its advantages. The beach is always nearby, for example – in Porto or Lisbon, you’re rarely more than 20/30 minutes away from the beach. If you get a free day from school, you can visit any city in the country for a daytrip and be back in time for school next day. Or you can get to know the country a lot better in a weekend. Isn't this every explorer's dream?

THE POPULATION: Tired of overcrowded streets, excessive traffic, and just overall congestion? If yes, then Portugal is the country for you. With a population of just a little over 10 million people, the entire Portugal is 2x smaller than Lagos! Crazy, right? If you long for freedom, to breathe clean air and feel as if the world is all yours, study in Portugal.

THE WEATHER: If -30 degrees Celsius in Canada and -60 degrees Celsius in Russia are a deal breaker for you, worry not. Portugal is here to save the day. Portugal has A LOT of sunny days. Most years it receives only around 90 rainy days across the country – and regions in the south of Portugal, like Alentejo and the Algarve, boast more than 300 sunny days every year!

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES: Everything you heard about the hard-hitting financial crisis and the record-breaking unemployment rates is true. But the truth is, if you study in Portugal there are opportunities that you gain access to over here. While you do your degree, there are hundreds of start-ups and small companies who would love to welcome you into their team. Whatever language you speak, it is a language that will be useful to these companies that are trying to grow across the world. After your degree, if you get good grades, network hard and learn Portuguese, doors will be open to you both in that local start-up scene and in larger international businesses in some of the new world’s monster economies, like Brazil and Angola.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all the wonders Portugal has to offer, but just a tip of the iceberg. If you want to know more about your opportunities in Portugal, speak to one of our consultants today.

How it Works

1. Book a consultation session with us

2. Select a program and university

3. Learn about financing and scholarship opportunities

4. Prepare your documents and apply to the universities

5. Undergo competitive selection

6. Receive an offer of admission and invitation letter

7. Apply for your study visa

8. Fly to Portugal!

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