University of Coimbra
Coimbra, Portugal
Quick facts
- World rank
- #450
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 31,256
- International students
- 18%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1290
Overview
Established in 1290, the University of Coimbra is one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious universities. Located in central Portugal, it combines historic prestige with modern research capabilities across sciences, medicine, law, and humanities.
Fields of study
- Law
- Medicine
- Arts and Humanities
- Sciences and Technology
- Pharmacy
- Economics
- Psychology and Educational Sciences
- Sports Sciences and Physical Education
- Nursing
- Architecture
- Interdisciplinary Research
Accreditation: Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- March 31
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
International undergraduate and master's fees are typically €7,000/year. PhD tuition is generally the same for national and international students, often around €2,750/year. CPLP students may receive a 50% reduction on some programs.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ano Zero - Ciência e Tecnologia (opens in a new tab)Portuguese · Full Time | — | 1 year | €5,000 / year | May 12, 2026 | 1ª Fase, 2ª Fase |
| Ano Zero - Ciências Sociais e Humanidades (opens in a new tab)Portuguese · Full Time | — | 1 year | €5,000 / year | May 12, 2026 | 1ª Fase, 2ª Fase |
| Foundation Year Programme in Portuguese Language (opens in a new tab)Portuguese · Full Time | — | 1 year | €7,000 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.