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Study nursing and midwifery in Portugal

The universities in Portugal, what a year of study costs there, and what the government register says about each one.

Photo: Nursing, by Linda Bartlett (Photographer), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Open a university below and use Visit their website to see its nursing and midwifery courses. Costs, visa and work rules are in the Portugal guide.

Studying in Portugal at a glance

Tuition a year
EUR 3,500
Living costs a month
EUR 400 to EUR 500
First year, all in, from
EUR 8,400
Money to show for the visa
EUR 11,000
Stay to work after
1 year

Official figures, checked 2026-09-26. Tuition for nursing and midwifery can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study nursing and midwifery in Portugal?

Tuition for international students runs from EUR 3,500 a year, and living costs from EUR 400 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 8,400. Fees for nursing and midwifery can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I stay and work in Portugal after I graduate?

Yes: Residence permit to look for work or set up a company (Article 122(1)(p)) gives you 1 year.

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102 universities in Portugal.

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