University of Porto
Porto, Portugal
Quick facts
- World rank
- #237
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- 35%
- Students
- 54,000
- International students
- 28%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1911
Overview
Founded in 1911, the University of Porto (Universidade do Porto) is Portugal's leading public research university, enrolled over 54,000 students (2022/2023) across 15 faculties. The university operates three main urban campuses in Porto (City Centre, Asprela, Campo Alegre) and one campus in Vairão (Vila do Conde). Its 45 research units contribute to almost 25% of Portugal's national scientific output. U.Porto was ranked 237th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, and was institutionally accredited by A3ES in 2019. The university is a member of the EUGLOH European University Alliance and the European University Association (EUA). Programs are offered in Portuguese and English across fields including Architecture, Engineering, Medicine, Law, Economics, Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and more.
Fields of study
- Architecture
- Fine Arts
- Sciences
- Nutrition and Food Sciences
- Sport
- Law
- Economics and Management
- Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Arts and Humanities
- Medicine
- Dental Medicine
- Psychology and Education Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Nursing
Accreditation: A3ES - Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September, February
- 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
€3,500 – €10,000 / year
From about $3,780 / year
Domestic students
€697 – €2,750 / year
Annual fees for 2023/2024: Bachelor's/Integrated Master's €697 (national/EU), Master's €1,250 (national/EU), Doctorate €2,750 (national/EU). International student fees are set by each faculty according to the real cost of the course. Students from CPLP countries (Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, East Timor) may receive a fee reduction of up to 45%.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.