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Looking for a great university? Get to know all you need to study in Portugal and make the most of your residence permit!

Article by Viv Europe 27 02 2023

Studying

Geographical barriers that prevented people from studying at the institution of their choice are slowly disappearing. Today, if you want to study in Portugal, you certainly can.

Currently, students are looking for the best universities, and universities are looking for the best students. Regardless of their sex, religion, race, or financial condition. In Portugal, this scenario is no different.

This country has one of the best universities in the world and is looking for students willing to study and grow professionally. 

In this article, we will talk about studying in Portugal and cover the details related to Portuguese universities, the enrollment process, and the requirements for obtaining the popular D4 Visa (also known as Study Visa), and we will give some tips for obtaining this visa in the simplest possible way.

Studying in Portugal

Studying in Portugal is the dream of many people around the world, and the reason is simple: rankings from around the globe recognize Portuguese Universities for their quality and tradition.

We should also note that studying in Portugal can be the gateway to your residence in this country. And, who knows, to obtain Portuguese citizenship.

But to study in Portugal’s universities, you will need a visa unless you are a Schengen citizen.

Viv Europe has a Complete Guide to Living in Portugal. You will find all the information to better adapt to this country in this document.

Search of the institution and the intended course

The first step is to decide where you’re going to study in Portugal. You must conduct research on the internet and, if possible, also in person to check for the institution’s educational program.

After selecting the course, you must also check the application dates for the institution’s enrollment procedure.

As a rule, the enrollment process is carried out by analyzing the candidate’s curriculum without needing evaluation exams.

Then, you must also check the university’s tuition fee (also known in Portugal as “propina”). There may be a considerable price variation among Portuguese institutions and courses.

Therefore, after selecting the institution and the course, in addition to the information regarding the registration dates and tuition fees, the candidate must perform the next procedure: enrollment in the university.

Enrollment process

Once approved in the selection process, it’s time to enrol at the chosen institution.

After performing this procedure, you will receive the enrollment certificate, which you will use as a document for the Portugal D4 Visa application.

Along with the enrollment, you will receive the access code to the student’s area on the educational institution’s website. Then, you will be able to access the course schedule dates, teachers, and topics to be taught.

How to choose your University?

The choice of university certainly depends on the candidate’s personal preferences.

According to the Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2022, the 10 best universities in Portugal are:

Catholic University of Portugal

NOVA University of Lisbon

UPorto – University of Porto

ULisboa – University of Lisbon

UBI – University of Beira Interior

UC – University of Coimbra

ISCTE – Lisbon University Institute

UAlg – University of Algarve

UA – University of Aveiro

UMinho – University of Minho

Portuguese Universities are of excellent quality, some of which stand out in some regions of study.

For example, the University of Coimbra is a renowned institution in the area of law, as well as the University of Minho in the area of engineering.

It is worth mentioning that the value of tuition varies according to the choice of the university, as well as the course to be followed.

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