Portugal has quietly become one of Europe’s best study deals: master’s programs taught in English from €1,000-€7,000/year, Lisbon living for €700-€1,100/month, and 365 sunny days a year. The University of Coimbra is a UNESCO World Heritage site and dates to 1290.
Top Universities
- University of Porto (#274 QS)
- NOVA Lisbon
- University of Lisbon
- University of Coimbra (#420)
- Católica Portuguesa
Cost Breakdown (Lisbon)
- Rent (room): €350-€550
- Food: €200-€300
- Transport: €30 month pass
- Total: €700-€1,100/month
Scholarships
- FCT Doctoral Scholarships — €1,200-€1,600/month, 4 years
- Erasmus Mundus joint masters hosted in Portugal — fully funded
- Camões Institute scholarships for Portuguese-language learners
About This Research
This guide was prepared by the Studies Multiverse editorial team — a network of former international students, scholarship recipients, and university admissions advisors. Our data sources include DAAD, NUFFIC, Campus France, official university websites, and Erasmus+ statistical reports, cross-checked against tuition records from 800+ universities globally. Last verified May 2026. See how we research.