Top 96 universities in Portugal

  1. University of Porto

    Porto
    University of Porto logo
    Acceptance Rate
    59%
    Enrollment
    29,178
    Founded
    1911
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  2. University of Coimbra

    Coimbra
    University of Coimbra logo
    Acceptance Rate
    45%
    Enrollment
    24,301
    Founded
    1290
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  3. University of Lisbon

    Lisbon
    University of Lisbon logo
    Enrollment
    49,769
    Founded
    1911
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  4. New University of Lisbon

    Lisbon
    New University of Lisbon logo
    Enrollment
    20,077
    Founded
    1973
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  5. University of Minho

    Braga
    University of Minho logo
    Enrollment
    19,077
    Founded
    1973
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  6. University of Aveiro

    Aveiro
    University of Aveiro logo
    Enrollment
    13,000
    Founded
    1973
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  7. Catholic University of Portugal

    Lisbon
    Catholic University of Portugal logo
    Acceptance Rate
    50%
    Enrollment
    12,500
    Founded
    1971
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  8. University of Beira Interior

    Covilha
    University of Beira Interior logo
    Acceptance Rate
    95%
    Enrollment
    7,500
    Founded
    1986
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  9. University of Evora

    Evora
    University of Evora logo
    Enrollment
    12,500
    Founded
    1973
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  10. University Institute of Lisbon

    Lisbon
    University Institute of Lisbon logo
    Enrollment
    7,500
    Founded
    1972
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  11. University of the Algarve

    Faro
    University of the Algarve logo
    Enrollment
    9,500
    Founded
    1979
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  12. Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon logo
    Enrollment
    13,000
    Founded
    1979
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  13. Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies

    Lisbon
    Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies logo
    Acceptance Rate
    55%
    Enrollment
    12,500
    Founded
    1998
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  14. University of the Azores

    Ponta Delgada
    University of the Azores logo
    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Enrollment
    4,500
    Founded
    1976
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  15. Polytechnic Institute of Porto

    Porto
    Polytechnic Institute of Porto logo
    Acceptance Rate
    55%
    Enrollment
    17,500
    Founded
    1985
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  16. Madeira University

    Funchal
    Madeira University logo
    Enrollment
    5,500
    Founded
    1988
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  17. University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro

    Vila Real
    University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro logo
    Founded
    1986
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  18. Polytechnic Institute of Braganca

    Braganca
    Polytechnic Institute of Braganca logo
    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    Enrollment
    7,000
    Founded
    1979
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  19. ISPA University

    Lisbon
    ISPA University logo
    Enrollment
    1,655
    Male:Female
    19:81
    Founded
    1986
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  20. Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

    Leiria
    Polytechnic Institute of Leiria logo
    Enrollment
    12,000
    Founded
    1979
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  21. Fernando Pessoa University

    Porto
    Fernando Pessoa University logo
    Enrollment
    4,032
    Founded
    1996
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  22. Polytechnic Institute of Viseu

    Viseu
    Polytechnic Institute of Viseu logo
    Acceptance Rate
    75%
    Enrollment
    6,500
    Founded
    1979
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  23. Polytechnic Institute of Setubal

    Setubal
    Polytechnic Institute of Setubal logo
    Enrollment
    5,695
    Founded
    1979
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  24. Lusiada University of Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Lusiada University of Lisbon logo
    Enrollment
    5,500
    Founded
    1986
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  25. Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

    Castelo Branco
    Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco logo
    Acceptance Rate
    75%
    Enrollment
    4,500
    Founded
    1979
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  26. Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

    Tomar
    Polytechnic Institute of Tomar logo
    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Enrollment
    3,000
    Founded
    1996
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  27. Autonomous University of Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Autonomous University of Lisbon logo
    Founded
    1986
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  28. Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo

    Viana do Castelo
    Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo logo
    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    Enrollment
    4,500
    Founded
    1979
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  29. Polytechnic Institute of Santarem

    Santarem
    Polytechnic Institute of Santarem logo
    Enrollment
    3,500
    Founded
    1979
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  30. Polytechnic Institute of Beja

    Beja
    Polytechnic Institute of Beja logo
    Enrollment
    3,500
    Founded
    1979
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  31. Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave

    Barcelos
    Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave logo
    Enrollment
    2,000
    Founded
    1994
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  32. Polytechnic Institute of Guarda

    Guarda
    Polytechnic Institute of Guarda logo
    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    Enrollment
    2,930
    Founded
    1979
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  33. Higher School of Nursing, Coimbra

    Coimbra
    Higher School of Nursing, Coimbra logo
    Founded
    2004
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  34. Higher School of Health of the Portuguese Red Cross

    Lisbon
    Higher School of Health of the Portuguese Red Cross logo
    Founded
    1993
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  35. Nursing School of Porto

    Porto
    Nursing School of Porto logo
    Acceptance Rate
    25%
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    2004
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  36. Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

    Coimbra
    Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra logo
    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Enrollment
    12,500
    Founded
    1979
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  37. Superior Institute of Maia

    Castelo da Maia
    Superior Institute of Maia logo
    Founded
    1991
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  38. Paula Frassinetti Higher School of Education

    Porto
    Paula Frassinetti Higher School of Education logo
    Founded
    1988
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  39. College of Arts and Design

    Matosinhos
    College of Arts and Design logo
    Acceptance Rate
    44%
    Enrollment
    750
    Founded
    1989
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  40. European University - Lisbon

    Lisbon
    European University - Lisbon logo
    Founded
    1986
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  41. Piaget Institute

    Almada
    Piaget Institute logo
    Founded
    1979
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  42. University Institute of Health Sciences, Portugal

    Gandra
    University Institute of Health Sciences, Portugal logo
    Founded
    1989
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  43. Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre

    Portalegre
    Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre logo
    Founded
    1979
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  44. Infante D. Henrique Portucalense University

    Porto
    Infante D. Henrique Portucalense University logo
    Acceptance Rate
    75%
    Founded
    1986
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  45. Higher School of Nursing, Lisboa

    Lisbon
    Higher School of Nursing, Lisboa logo
    Founded
    2004
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  46. Miguel Torga Higher Institute

    Coimbra
    Miguel Torga Higher Institute logo
    Founded
    1990
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  47. Lusofona University of Porto

    Porto
    Lusofona University of Porto logo
    Founded
    1994
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  48. Higher Institute of Management

    Lisbon
    Higher Institute of Management logo
    Enrollment
    750
    Founded
    1986
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  49. Portuguese Institute of Marketing Management

    Lisbon
    Portuguese Institute of Marketing Management logo
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1991
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  50. Higher School of Tourism and Hospitality Studies of Estoril

    Estoril
    Higher School of Tourism and Hospitality Studies of Estoril logo
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1991
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  51. Atlantica University

    Barcarena
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    Acceptance Rate
    63%
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1996
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  52. Higher Institute of Education and Science

    Lisbon
    Higher Institute of Education and Science logo
    Founded
    1991
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  53. Higher Polytechnic Institute of Gaya

    Vila Nova de Gaia
    Higher Polytechnic Institute of Gaya logo
    Founded
    1990
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  54. Higher Institute of Entre Douro and Vouga

    Santa Maria da Feira
    Higher Institute of Entre Douro and Vouga logo
    Acceptance Rate
    75%
    Enrollment
    375
    Founded
    1990
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  55. Higher Institute of Management and Administration

    Porto
    Higher Institute of Management and Administration logo
    Founded
    1987
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  56. Higher Institute of Business and Tourism

    Porto
    Higher Institute of Business and Tourism logo
    Founded
    1990
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  57. Polytechnic Institute of Management and Technology

    Vila Nova de Gaia
    Polytechnic Institute of Management and Technology logo
    Acceptance Rate
    55%
    Enrollment
    781
    Male:Female
    42:58
    Founded
    1989
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  58. D. Henrique Nautical Higher School Infante

    Paco de Arcos
    D. Henrique Nautical Higher School Infante logo
    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Enrollment
    375
    Founded
    1989
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  59. Alcoitao School of Health Sciences

    Alcabideche
    Alcoitao School of Health Sciences logo
    Enrollment
    375
    Founded
    1966
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  60. Higher School Gallaecia

    Vila Nova da Cerveira
    Higher School Gallaecia logo
    Founded
    1999
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  61. Higher School of Art of Porto

    Porto
    Higher School of Art of Porto logo
    Founded
    1990
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  62. Institute of Higher Studies of Fafe

    Fafe
    Institute of Higher Studies of Fafe logo
    Founded
    1988
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  63. Higher School of Nursing of Santa Maria

    Porto
    Higher School of Nursing of Santa Maria logo
    Founded
    1991
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  64. Polytechnic Institute of Maia

    Maia
    Polytechnic Institute of Maia logo
    Founded
    2015
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  65. Higher School of Nursing of the Portuguese Red Cross of Oliveira de Azemeis

    Oliveira de Azemeis
    Higher School of Nursing of the Portuguese Red Cross of Oliveira de Azemeis logo
    Founded
    2002
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  66. Egas Moniz Cooperative of Higher Education

    Almada
    Egas Moniz Cooperative of Higher Education logo
    Founded
    1989
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  67. Higher Institute of Educational Sciences

    Ramada
    Higher Institute of Educational Sciences logo
    Founded
    1988
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  68. Manuel Teixeira Gomes Higher Institute

    Portimao
    Manuel Teixeira Gomes Higher Institute logo
    Founded
    2004
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  69. Higher Institute of Social Services of Porto

    Senhora da Hora
    Higher Institute of Social Services of Porto logo
    Founded
    1989
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  70. Higher Institute of Information Sciences and Administration

    Aveiro
    Higher Institute of Information Sciences and Administration logo
    Founded
    1990
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  71. Higher Institute of Advanced Technologies

    Lisbon
    Higher Institute of Advanced Technologies logo
    Acceptance Rate
    78%
    Enrollment
    750
    Founded
    1989
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  72. Health Institute of Alto Ave

    Povoa de Lanhoso
    Health Institute of Alto Ave logo
    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    Enrollment
    750
    Founded
    2015
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  73. D. Dinis Higher Institute

    Marinha Grande
    D. Dinis Higher Institute logo
    Founded
    2005
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  74. Higher Institute of Educational Sciences of the Douro

    Penafiel
    Higher Institute of Educational Sciences of the Douro logo
    Founded
    1999
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  75. Ribeiro Sanches Higher School of Health Sciences

    Lisbon
    Ribeiro Sanches Higher School of Health Sciences logo
    Founded
    2002
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  76. Atlantico Business School

    Vila Nova de Gaia
    Atlantico Business School logo
    Founded
    1990
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  77. Higher School of Real Estate Activities

    Lisbon
    Higher School of Real Estate Activities logo
    Founded
    1990
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  78. Higher School of Technology and Arts of Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Higher School of Technology and Arts of Lisbon logo
    Founded
    1990
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  79. Higher Institute of Administration and Languages

    Funchal
    Higher Institute of Administration and Languages logo
    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Enrollment
    375
    Founded
    1984
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  80. Higher School of Nursing of Sao Jose de Cluny

    Funchal
    Higher School of Nursing of Sao Jose de Cluny logo
    Founded
    1991
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  81. Sao Francisco das Misericordias Higher School of Nursing

    Lisbon
    Sao Francisco das Misericordias Higher School of Nursing logo
    Founded
    1991
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  82. Dr. Jose Timoteo Montalvao Machado Higher School of Nursing

    Chaves
    Dr. Jose Timoteo Montalvao Machado Higher School of Nursing logo
    Founded
    1996
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  83. Higher Institute of Administration and Languages, Leiria

    Leiria
    Higher Institute of Administration and Languages, Leiria logo
    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Enrollment
    375
    Founded
    1990
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  84. Vasco da Gama University School

    Coimbra
    Vasco da Gama University School logo
    Founded
    2001
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  85. Higher Institute of Business Communication

    Lisbon
    Founded
    1990
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  86. Higher Institute of Banking Management

    Lisbon
    Higher Institute of Banking Management logo
    Founded
    1991
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  87. Almeida Garrett Higher School of Education

    Lisbon
    Almeida Garrett Higher School of Education logo
    Founded
    1993
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  88. Higher Institute of Pacos de Brandao

    Pacos de Brandao
    Higher Institute of Pacos de Brandao logo
    Founded
    1991
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  89. Higher Institute for Administration Sciences

    Lisbon
    Higher Institute for Administration Sciences logo
    Founded
    1997
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  90. National Superior Orchestra Academy

    Lisbon
    National Superior Orchestra Academy logo
    Founded
    1993
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  91. Higher Institute of the New Professions

    Lisbon
    Higher Institute of the New Professions logo
    Acceptance Rate
    55%
    Founded
    1986
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  92. Conservatory of Music of Gaia

    Vila Nova de Gaia
    Conservatory of Music of Gaia logo
    Acceptance Rate
    15%
    Founded
    1999
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  93. Higher School of Education of Joao de Deus

    Lisbon
    Higher School of Education of Joao de Deus logo
    Founded
    1988
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  94. Higher Polytechnic Institute of the West

    Torres Vedras
    Higher Polytechnic Institute of the West logo
    Founded
    2005
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  95. Maria Ulrich Higher School of Childhood Educators

    Lisbon
    Maria Ulrich Higher School of Childhood Educators logo
    Founded
    1988
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  96. Higher School of Art of Guimaraes

    Gumaraes
    Higher School of Art of Guimaraes logo
    Enrollment
    125
    Founded
    1986
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The best cities to study in Portugal based on the number of universities and their ranks are Porto, Coimbra, Lisbon, and Braga.

Average cost of living for students in Portugal is $447 + $73-520 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).