UNIVERSITY OF PORTO

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

The university of porto (universidade do porto) is a portuguese public research university located in porto, and founded on 22 march 1911. It is the second largest portuguese university by number of enrolled students, after the university of lisbon, and has one of the most noted research outputs in portugal.

The university of porto was founded by decree of 22 march 1911, issued by the provisional government of the first portuguese republic. While it is possible to point the university's predecessors as the nautical academy, established by king joseph i in 1762, and the drawing and sketching academy, created by queen mary i in 1779, the university was to be based primarily on higher education institutions created in the nineteenth century, namely the polytechnic academy (1836–1911) and medical-surgical academy of porto (1836–1911).

UNIVERSITY TYPE	ESTABLISHED ON	COUNTRY	QS RANKING
PUBLIC	March 22, 1911	PORTUGAL	278

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION	OWN HOSPITAL	LOCATION
ENGLISH	Yes	PRAÇA DE GOMES TEIXEIRA, 4099-002 PORTO, PORTUGAL

WHY CHOOSE THIS UNIVERSITY

Quality education

U.Porto offers high-quality education that focuses on individual talents and market needs.
International reputation

U.Porto is one of the top 200 European universities, according to topuniversities.com.
Multicultural environment

U.Porto has a diverse student body and a growing number of international students, teachers, and researchers.
Affordable cost of living

Porto is an attractive destination for international students because of its affordable cost of living.
Rich academic community

U.Porto has a highly qualified scientific and teaching staff.
Innovation

U.Porto is committed to innovation and is considered a birthplace of science in Portugal.

Other reasons to choose U.Porto:

U.Porto offers a wide range of courses, including graduate, postgraduate, and lifelong learning programs.
U.Porto has a strong commitment to supporting international students.
U.Porto is open to the community and business.

ADMISSION & ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for admission to the university of porto, you must meet the following requirements:

Secondary education

You must have completed secondary education or an equivalent.

Admission tests

You must have taken or be prepared to take the required admission tests within the last two years. The admission tests vary depending on the course and faculty.

Course prerequisites

You must meet the prerequisites for the course and faculty you want to enroll in.

English proficiency

If you don't speak portuguese, you must submit a language certificate that shows you have a b2 level of english or higher.

Application documents

You must submit a completed application form, proof of high school completion, academic transcripts, and a motivation letter.

You may also be considered an equivalent national student if you meet any of the following conditions:

You are a portuguese national or a citizen of another european union (eu) country
You are a dual national of an eu member state and another country
You have lived in portugal for more than two years
You are a relative of portuguese or eu nationals
You are a beneficiary of an international treaty between portugal and your home country

The university of porto is a public research university in porto, portugal

FEE STRUCTURE

The university of porto (u.porto) in portugal charges tuition fees for bachelor's degrees and integrated master's degrees. International students may pay between €3,500 and €8,000 per year. Students from countries in the community of portuguese-speaking countries (cplp) may be eligible for a 45% discount.

Tuition fees

International students: tuition fees for international students can range from €3,500 to €8,000 per year.
Cplp students: students from countries in the cplp may be eligible for a 45% discount on tuition fees.
Portuguese and european students: tuition fees may range from €1,500 to €3,000 per year.

Payment options

Students can pay their tuition fees in installments or as a lump sum.
Students can pay by bank transfer if they don't live in portugal.
Students can pay in person at the cashier's office.

Financial support

The university of porto offers financial support to students through scholarships and funding.
The university of porto also offers financial incentives to international students who perform well in their first semester.

SCHOLARSHIP

Isc2 graduate scholarships 2025-26.
Erasmus mundus joint masters degree scholarships 2025.
Erasmus mundus-mamaself scholarships 2025.
Jn tata endowment loan scholarship 2025.
Women in finance scholarship by numerix 2024.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

To be admitted to the university of porto, you'll need to provide the following documents:

Transcript of academic records

A certificate that lists all the subjects you've completed, the grades you received, and the credits you earned

Identity document

A copy of your passport or national identity card

Language certificate

If you don't speak portuguese, you'll need to provide a certificate that shows you have english b2 level or higher proficiency

Supporting documents

Depending on the program you're applying for, you may need to provide additional documents, such as portfolios, recommendation letters, or certificates of participation in extracurricular activities

You may also need to provide a visa for study purposes, health insurance, and passport photos.

Additional considerations

You may need to meet the specific requirements of the course or study cycle you're applying for
You may need to take an oral proficiency test to demonstrate your level of portuguese
You should check the application deadline and gather all required documents on time