University of Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal · Portugal tuition policy
- Your destination
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €697
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
Portugal’s largest university, strong in medicine, law and the natural sciences.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Portugal caps the maximum annual tuition; amount to verify.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Portuguese |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Portuguese / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Portuguese / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Programme entries (12)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law — Bachelor | Bachelor | Portuguese | Capped low tuition ≈ €697/year (2025/26 reference fee) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Master (also in English) | Master | Portuguese / English | Capped low tuition ≈ €697/year (2025/26 reference fee) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Portuguese / English | Capped low tuition ≈ €697/year (2025/26 reference fee) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Bachelor | Bachelor | Portuguese | Capped low tuition ≈ €697/year (2025/26 reference fee) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Master (also in English) | Master | Portuguese / English | Capped low tuition ≈ €697/year (2025/26 reference fee) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Portuguese / English | Capped low tuition ≈ €697/year (2025/26 reference fee) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | Portuguese | Capped low tuition ≈ €697/year (2025/26 reference fee) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Portuguese / English | Capped low tuition ≈ €697/year (2025/26 reference fee) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Portuguese / English | Capped low tuition ≈ €697/year (2025/26 reference fee) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | Portuguese | Capped low tuition ≈ €697/year (2025/26 reference fee) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Portuguese / English | Capped low tuition ≈ €697/year (2025/26 reference fee) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Portuguese / English | Capped low tuition ≈ €697/year (2025/26 reference fee) | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Master, PhD.
Language requirements: Portuguese or English depending on programme. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A secondary school diploma giving access to higher education. International/EU applicants may access national tuition rates; admission to public institutions often uses the national contest (CNA). For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Language requirements
Portuguese-taught programmes require Portuguese (commonly B2); English-taught programmes require English proof.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Secondary school diploma
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
Typical: national contest ≈ July–August; institution-specific rounds vary — verify.
How to apply
National contest (CNA) / direct portal · Admissions portal →
Access to public higher education is regulated by DGES.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- National contest (CNA) / direct portal
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ June
- Applications close
- National contest (CNA) ≈ July–August
- Documents to submit
- Certified copies + translations; equivalence may be required.
- Note
- Access regulated by DGES.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.ulisboa.pt
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- estudanteinternacional@ulisboa.pt
- Admissions phone
- +351 210 443 468
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission contact verified against an official university page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- University of Lisbon official website
https://www.ulisboa.pt - University of Lisbon — tuition / fees (official)
https://www.ulisboa.pt/en/info/tuition-fees - University of Lisbon — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://www.ulisboa.pt/en/international-students - DGES – International Students (official)
https://www.dges.gov.pt/ - Eurydice – Higher education funding: Portugal
https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/