University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Vila Real, Portugal
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,501
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 15,000
- International students
- 5%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1979
Overview
The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) is one of Portugal's youngest public universities, founded in Vila Real in 1979. Innovative, dynamic and research-oriented, it offers a broad range of undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes across agriculture, engineering, health sciences, humanities and social sciences. Its campus, integrated in one of Europe's largest botanical gardens, provides modern laboratories and excellent conditions for study and research. UTAD has strong links with industry and the private sector, supports entrepreneurship, and actively welcomes international students seeking quality higher education in Portugal. The university hosts multiple research centres and participates in national and international R&D projects, offering research grants and doctoral scholarships in collaboration with FCT and other funding bodies.
Fields of study
- Agriculture
- Arts and Humanities
- Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
- Social Sciences, Commerce and Law
- Education
- Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction
- Health and Social Protection
- Services
Accreditation: A3ES – Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- sautad@utad.pt
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
From about $753 / year
Domestic students
€697 / year
Tuition for national students (2026/27 academic year): €697/year for bachelor's programs sampled. International tuition fees not published on sampled pages.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agronomia (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €697 / year | Varies | — |
| Animação Sociocultural (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €697 / year | Varies | — |
| Bioengenharia (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €697 / year | Varies | — |
| Biologia (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €697 / year | Varies | — |
| Biologia e Geologia (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €697 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 5, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.