Portugal is an emerging and
affordable study destination in Europe. With beautiful weather, low living
costs compared to other Western European countries, and a growing number of
English-taught programs, it is becoming a smart choice for Pakistani students.
Why
Study in Portugal?
- Affordable tuition at public universities
- Warm climate and high quality of life
- English-taught programs, especially at Master’s level
- Easy visa process through Gerry’s and Portuguese
Embassy in Islamabad
- Good post-study work opportunities
Top
Universities & English-Taught Programs
|
University |
Courses
Offered (English) |
English
Requirement |
Application
Fee |
Bank
Statement |
|
University of Lisbon (Public) |
UG: Business, Economics PG: MSc
Computer Science, International Studies |
IELTS 6.0–6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80–90 |
€50–€100 |
~€11,000/year |
|
University of Porto (Public) |
UG: Engineering, Sciences PG: MSc
Data Science, MBA, Health Sciences |
IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 |
€50–€100 |
~€11,000/year |
|
NOVA University Lisbon (Public) |
UG: Management, Social Sciences
PG: MSc Economics, Law, Public Policy |
IELTS 6.0–6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80–90 |
€50–€100 |
~€11,000/year |
|
University of Coimbra (Public) |
UG: Humanities, Sciences PG: MSc
International Relations, Engineering |
IELTS 6.0–6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80–90 |
€50–€100 |
~€11,000/year |
|
University of Minho (Public) |
UG: Applied Sciences PG: MSc
Biotechnology, Business, IT |
IELTS 6.0–6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80–90 |
€50–€100 |
~€11,000/year |
|
Católica Lisbon School of Business
& Economics (Private) |
UG: Business Administration PG:
MBA, MSc Finance, Economics |
IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 |
€100–€150 |
~€11,000/year |
|
Porto Business School (Private) |
PG: MBA, MSc Management, Marketing |
IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 |
€100–€150 |
~€11,000/year |
|
European University of Lisbon
(Private) |
UG: Business, IT PG: MSc
International Business, Digital Marketing |
IELTS 6.0–6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80–90 |
€100–€150 |
~€11,000/year |
Note: Public universities offer lower tuition
(€2,500–€4,500/year). Private universities charge higher fees
(€7,000–€12,000/year) but often have more English-taught options.
English-taught undergraduate programs are limited; most are available at the
Master’s level.
Application
Deadlines (September Intake)
|
Stage |
Undergraduate
(UG) |
Postgraduate
(PG) |
|
Application Opening |
November–December |
November–January |
|
Application Submission |
Jan–Mar |
Jan–Apr |
|
Admission Results |
Apr–May |
Apr–Jun |
|
Visa Application |
May–Jul |
May–Jul |
|
Semester Start |
September |
September (some PG programs offer
February intake) |
Financial
& Visa Requirements
- Bank Statement:
~€11,000 per year (to cover living expenses)
- Visa applications are processed through Gerry’s
+ Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad.