Frequently Ask Questions

• What are the top five reasons to study in Portugal?

  • Excellent universities.

  • Hub of creativity and innovation.

  • Low cost of living.

  • Gap of study is acceptable up to 6 years.

  • Affordable fees.

  • Welcomes you with open arms.

  • Awesome weather.

• How is life studying in Portugal for International students?

  Portugal welcome the new people with open arm. Life in Portugal for students is very affordable.Whereas in Portugal there are excellent universities and is a hub of creativity and innovation.

• What is the General undergrad/postgrad admission requirements for study abroad in Portugal?

  Undergraduate	Postgraduate
  FA/Fsc or A levels certificate	FA/Fsc or A levels certificate
  Portuguese Language Proficiency Test or English language proficiency according to your selected program.	Undergraduate degree for graduate admission and Graduate degree in an appropriate subject for postgraduate admission
  Photocopy of your passport or id card	Portuguese Language Proficiency Test or English language proficiency according to your selected program.
  Proof that you can pay all of your expenses while studying	Statement of purpose
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  	Photocopy of your passport or id card Proof that you can   pay all of your expenses while studying

   

• What are the general visa requirements for Portugal study visa?

  • Complete application form.

  • One colored passport photograph.

  • Valid passport.

  • Application fee receipt.

  • Letter of acceptance from university.

  • Proof of financial resource.

  • Proof of health insurance.

  • Confirmed accommodation.

  • No Criminal record.

• What are annual admission intakes for study in Portugal?

  Usually in Portugal round of admission occurs three times a year first is April-May and the second is June-July and august-September.

• Are there any scholarships for Pakistani students to study in Portugal?

  • Erasmus Mundus SERP-Chem master scholarship.

  • Lisbon MBA scholarship.

  • BioSys PHD scholarship.  

  • Portugal research scholarship.

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• What is major medium of instruction for courses in Portugal?

  In Portugal most of the universities offer the program in Portugal language. But some of the universities also offer the English language program. And if your first language is not Portuguese or English you are required to proof the language proficiency according to your selected program language.

• How much it cost to study in Portugal?

  • For bachelors and masters: 980-1,250 EUR/year 

  • For PHD:2,500-3,000 EUR/year

• What are typical accommodation options while studying in Portugal?

  Portugal is very affordable to live and study for international students. However, Portugal offers both University owned and private owned accommodation

  • University owned living expense lies between: 150-300 EUR/month

  • Private owned living expense lies between: 350-550 EUR/month

• Can a student do a part time job in Portugal while studying?

  Yes, an international student can work while studying without any limitation. An international student Can work 20 hours/ week

• How much gap is acceptable for studying in Portugal?

  Gap is acceptable for studying in Portugal.

• Does study in Portugal provide you a good future?

  After your higher education in Portugal a lot of opportunities welcome you. If you pass your higher education with good marks and if you can speak the Portugal language then the small and international companies as well welcomes you to join their setup with open arms.

• Can an International student get a PR after completion of higher education in Portugal?

  Yes, an international student are allowed to apply for the permanent PR after 5 years of living Portugal.