Fernando Pessoa University
Porto, Portugal
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1996
Overview
Fernando Pessoa University (Universidade Fernando Pessoa, UFP) is a private university based in Porto, Portugal, established in 1996 under the Fernando Pessoa Foundation (founded 1994). It is oriented towards teaching, scientific research, and community service, with an innovative and interdisciplinary pedagogical model. UFP offers accredited programs (accredited by A3ES) at the undergraduate (licenciatura), integrated master's, master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels across three main areas: health sciences, technology, and human and social sciences. The university has four main physical locations: Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais and Faculdade de Ciência e Tecnologia at Praça 9 de Abril 349, Porto; Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde at Rua Carlos da Maia 296, Porto; Escola de Medicina e Ciências Biomédicas at Av. Fernando Pessoa 150, Gondomar; and Escola Superior de Saúde Fernando Pessoa at Rua Delfim Maia 334, Porto. UFP also operates distance learning programs through its online platform. The university participates in Erasmus+ international mobility and offers various scholarships including state need-based grants, merit scholarships, and municipal scholarships under the Porto de Conhecimento program.
Fields of study
- Architecture
- Political Science and International Relations
- Communication Sciences
- Nutrition Sciences
- Business Sciences
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Criminology
- Computer Engineering
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Psychology
- Biomedicine
- Educational Sciences
- Humanitarian Action and Development
- Biomedical Sciences
- Earth Sciences
- Political and Humanitarian Studies
Accreditation: A3ES – Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- 2026 Phase 2 (Sep 2026), 2026 Phase 3 (Oct 2026)
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- ingresso@fundacaofernandopessoa.pt
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€3,800 – €5,320 / year
From about $4,104 / year
Domestic students
€3,230 – €5,795 / year
Tuition fees vary by program, year of study, and student nationality (national vs. non-national). An annual enrollment/registration fee of €370 (national) or €450 (non-national) applies on top of tuition. Application fee: €130 (national) or €150 (non-national). Fees shown are for academic year 2026/27 and include student insurance and internet/intranet access.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ação Humanitária (M) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 18 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Arquitetura (MI) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 5 years | €4,038 / year | Varies | — |
| Ciência Política e Relações Internacionais (L) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €3,800 / year | Varies | — |
| Ciências da Comunicação (L) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €4,085 / year | Varies | — |
| Ciências da Nutrição (L) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | €5,320 / year | Varies | — |
| Ciências Empresariais (L) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €3,800 / year | Varies | — |
| Doutoramento em Ciências Biomédicas e da Saúde (opens in a new tab)On Campus | PhD | — | €4,250 / year | Varies | — |
| Doutoramento em Ciências da Comunicação (opens in a new tab)On Campus | PhD | 3 years | €2,500 / year | Varies | — |
| Doutoramento em Ciências da Terra (opens in a new tab)On Campus | PhD | — | €2,500 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.