Why Portugal?

Why study in Portugal?

Portugal is one of Europe's top study destinations, offering internationally recognized universities, affordable tuition fees, and a safe, welcoming environment.

Students can choose from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and professional training programs in a wide range of fields, with many courses available in English.

Eagles Ocean Blue supports students throughout the entire journey, from selecting the right university to preparing documents and obtaining a Portuguese study visa.

Affordable tuition fees compared to other EU countries
Programs available in English at top universities
Post-graduation work permit options
Safe, multicultural, and student-friendly cities
Degrees recognized across the European Union
High quality of life at a low cost of living
English programmes

Universities with English-taught degrees

Priority institutions with confirmed complete English Bachelor's and/or Master's routes. An English website alone does not mean the full degree is taught in English.

English

Bragança Polytechnic University

Best overall public-polytechnic English portfolio — 3 fully English Bachelor's + several Master's.

Strongest complete English Bachelor's value among public polytechnics, including Informatics Engineering, Chemical Engineering and International Business Management.

Bragança, Portugal
English

Polytechnic University of Leiria

Fully English Games & Multimedia Bachelor's (~€3,000/year) plus several English Master's.

Best transparent value for English public-polytechnic study. Clear fees, international phases, and English Master's in business, tourism and design engineering.

Leiria, Portugal
English

Iscte — University Institute of Lisbon

Fully English International Studies Bachelor's (~€5,500/year).

Best humanities and social-science English Bachelor's option in the research. Places can be limited — confirm vacancies early.

Lisbon, Portugal
English

Nova SBE (NOVA University Lisbon)

Premium English business and economics routes with selective admissions.

High-quality Management and Economics programmes for applicants with a stronger budget and solid mathematics background.

Carcavelos, Lisbon region
English

University of Algarve

Best-value fully English Master's finding — Tourism Organisations Management.

English strength is highest at Master's level. Many Bachelor's programmes remain Portuguese-taught.

Faro & Algarve region
English

University of Minho

Affordable humanities and English-language study in the School of Arts and Humanities.

Strong field-specific value for English, literature and selected Master's. Fees vary by faculty — check the programme notice.

Braga & Guimarães, Portugal

Tuition, teaching language, vacancies and deadlines vary by programme and year. Always reconfirm details on the official programme notice before applying.

Affordable options

Universities with good prices

Strongest low-tuition public options when Portuguese is acceptable (often B2). These routes are usually Portuguese-taught, not complete English degrees.

Good price

Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal

Extremely affordable — often around €1,350/year outside health programmes.

One of the lowest public tuition findings for students who already have Portuguese B2. No complete English degree confirmed.

Setúbal, Portugal
Good price

Polytechnic University of Coimbra

Strong affordability — many programmes around €1,500–€3,000/year.

One of the best-priced public options for Portuguese-taught Bachelor's and Master's across engineering, business and health.

Coimbra, Portugal
Good price

Polytechnic University of Beja

Regional low-cost public option with selected English modules only.

Portuguese-first institution suited to budget-conscious students who can study in Portuguese.

Beja, Portugal
Good price

University of Aveiro

Moderate fees with clear international admissions.

Transparent international process, but most researched Bachelor's degrees are Portuguese-taught.

Aveiro, Portugal

Tuition, teaching language, vacancies and deadlines vary by programme and year. Always reconfirm details on the official programme notice before applying.

Our Services

How We Help You Study in Portugal

The First Document you should get

Help in Documentation

Help you to get your NIF — help you to get your NISS — password for your Finanças account — password for your Segurança Social.

You need:

  • Your Passport
  • Proof of Address
  • Visa
Essential for your Life in Portugal

Help to open your Portuguese Bank Account

Portuguese IBAN (PT50) | 2 Prestige Debit and Credit Cards | Prestige Program.

You need:

  • Passport & Visa
  • Proof of address in Portugal
  • Work's document or declaration from school
Required for Jobs in Portugal

Translation

Translate from Arabic, French, English to Portuguese.

You need:

  • Original document
  • Your passport

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