Why Portugal.
Portugal offers affordable EU tuition, a fast-growing tech and startup scene (Web Summit calls Lisbon home), and one of Europe's warmest, safest, most welcoming cultures. English master's are expanding, the cost of living is low, and the Atlantic lifestyle is hard to beat.
Ask the expertAffordable EU tuition
Public tuition is €1,000–7,000/year — among the lowest in Western Europe — with living costs to match.
Tech & startup energy
Lisbon hosts the Web Summit and a booming startup scene; Universidade de Lisboa and Porto lead in tech and engineering.
Warm, safe, welcoming
Portugal ranks among the world's safest and most peaceful countries, with a famously warm and friendly culture.
Growing English catalogue
An expanding set of English-taught master's, plus the chance to learn Portuguese — a global language across four continents.
Stay-back routes
Graduates can apply for a job-seeker stay and, over time, clear residency pathways within the EU.
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in Portugal.
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When you can
begin.
The main intake — all programmes open; international rounds vary by university.
A smaller second intake at some universities.
What it really
costs.
Portugal is among Western Europe's best-value destinations — low tuition and low living costs. Use this as a planning guide.
* Public tuition is low; FCT scholarships fund many PhDs.
Cost of living
Lisbon's rents have risen but remain below Western-European norms; Coimbra, Braga, and Aveiro are very affordable student cities. Cheap eating out, mild weather, and a relaxed pace make Portugal outstanding value.
Funding that
follows merit.
Where you'll
live & study.
Lisbon
Universidade de Lisboa and NOVA in a sunlit hilly capital — Web Summit, trams, and a thriving startup scene.
Porto
The University of Porto along the Douro — engineering, wine country, and one of Europe's most charming cities.
Coimbra
A UNESCO-listed university city — Portugal's oldest university (1290), traditions, fado, and student life on the hill.
The visa,
step by step.
EHEC manages your visa end-to-end. We assemble your document checklist, open and verify your blocked account, arrange tax-compliant financial proofs, book your embassy appointment, and run mock interviews until you walk in confident.
Ask the expertAdmission letter
Secure your place — the basis of the student visa (residence visa for study).
Proof of funds
Show around €760/month for your stay. We prepare the documentation.
Student visa & residence
Apply at the Portuguese consulate, then obtain your residence permit (AIMA) after arrival.
Job-seeker stay
Graduates may apply to stay and seek work, with clear EU residency pathways over time.
Public tuition is €1,000–7,000/year; living costs €700–1,000/month — among the lowest in Western Europe. Private universities and some master's cost more.
Portugal is one of the world's most peaceful countries, with student healthcare, a gentle pace of life, and welcoming communities.
Yes — students may work part-time, and the relatively low cost of living means earnings stretch further than in most of Europe.
A growing tech and tourism economy plus EU access make outcomes promising; Portuguese helps, and English-speaking startup roles are growing.
Not for English-taught programmes, but Portuguese helps daily life and local jobs — and it's a widely-spoken global language. We plan language prep.