Quel sera vraiment le coût d'une année ?

Du guide de pays : frais de scolarité, coûts de vie et frais de visa, ainsi que l'argent que vous devez montrer. La partie que vous perdez si le visa est refusé est indiquée.

In short: a first year in Portugal costs about USD 9,400 to 10,700: tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee. The visa also asks you to show USD 12,300 before it is decided.

Last checked: 26 September 2026, against the official sources linked below.

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A year in Portugal

	In EUR as published	In USD
Tuition, one year	EUR 3,500	USD 3,910 Public university, international student
Living costs, twelve months	4 800 EUR à 6 000 EUR	USD 5,360 to 6,700
Visa or permit feeNot refunded if the visa is refused	EUR 110	USD 123
Première année, tous frais compris		USD 9,390 to 10,730
Money you must show for the visa	EUR 11,040	USD 12,320 Held in your account before you apply; most of it then pays your living costs

Travailler pendant les études

No weekly figure published

Rester après le diplôme

12 months, Residence permit to look for work or set up a company (Article 122(1)(p))

If the exchange rate moves. Today 1 EUR = 1.12 USD (rate of 8 November 2026). A 10% move either way changes this first year by about USD 1,010, and a whole three to four-year degree by roughly USD 3,020 to USD 4,020. Plan with a margin, and pay large sums when the rate suits you.

Worth knowing. Le permis de recherche d'emploi d'un an n'est réservé qu'aux diplômés de master et de doctorat. Les coûts de la vie sont l'estimation de l'Université de Minho pour Braga et Guimarães ; Lisbonne et Porto coûtent plus cher.

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Questions

How much does it cost to study in Portugal for a year?

a first year in Portugal costs about USD 9,400 to 10,700: tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee. The visa also asks you to show USD 12,300 before it is decided.

How much money do I need to show for a student visa in Portugal?

EUR 11,040 a year (about USD 12,300), from the official source in the Portugal guide.