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Study social sciences in Portugal

Universities and colleges in Portugal recorded as teaching social sciences, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Politics, sociology, international relations, anthropology

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Mostly from official course data. Places marked “listed because its name says so” carry the subject in their own name; check their course page. In the official European data some fields are grouped (social sciences are counted together with journalism and information), so check the course list on the university’s website.

Subjects we can show you in Portugal

Business and management 67Computing and software 46Engineering 66Medicine and health 57Law 7Social sciences 41Psychology 1Education and teaching 37Natural sciences 55Mathematics and statistics 5Economics and finance 7Art and design 8Music and performing arts 12Architecture and built environment 4Agriculture and environment 24Hospitality and tourism 2Languages and literature 3
Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

No institution in Portugal is recorded as teaching this at doctorate level in the data we hold, so every level is shown.

41 institutions recorded as teaching this in Portugal.

Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z

Institutions

Instituto Piaget

University · Viseu
Bachelor's · Master's
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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 social sciences can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study social sciences 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 social sciences 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.

Scholarships to study social sciences, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.

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