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Polytechnics and universities of applied sciences in Portugal
Applied and technical higher education. Strong on employment outcomes, and usually cheaper than a research university.
Studying in Portugal, from the official sources in our guide, checked 2026-09-24
- A first year from
- EUR 8,400
- Money to show for the visa
- EUR 11,040
- Work after study
- 1 year
7 listings in Portugal. No account needed.
We list 7 polytechnics and universities of applied sciences in Portugal. By city: 1 in Viseu, 1 in Viana do Castelo, 1 in Coimbra and 1 in Castelo Branco, and 2 more in 2 other cities (1 with no city recorded). Across all its institutions, the subjects we hold most data for are business and management, engineering, medicine and health, natural sciences. Each profile names the public register it comes from and links to the institution's own website, which is where fees and admissions are confirmed.
Before you choose, see the Portugal guide (costs, visa money and work rights), the student visa and scholarships to study here.