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About UP
University of Porto (UP) — public non-profit university. It is located in Porto, Portugal. UP is working closely with Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER), Latin American University Association (AULA), Portuguese Language University Association (AULP), Centre of European Documentation at U.Porto (CDE), Centre of Regional Studies (CEER), Cooperation between Europe and Latin America (Columbus Association), The European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE), The European Council of Landscape Architecture Schools (ECLAS), European Distance Learning and E-Learning Network (EDEN), European Ethics Network (EEN), Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI), European Network of Academic Sport Services (ENAS), European University Association (EUA), Council for Doctoral Education of the European University Association (EUA-CDE), European University Continuing Education Network (EUCEN), European Universities Public Relations and Information Officers Association (EUPRIO), Hispanic-Portuguese Foundation Rei Afonso Henriques (FRAH), Compostela Group of Universities (GCU), Global Education for European Engineers and Entrepreneurs (GE4), Tordesillas Group (GTordesillas), Heads of University Management & Administration Network in Europe (HUMANE), International Association of Universities (IAU), International Council on Archives (ICA), National Institute of Halieutic Research (INRH), Leveraging Education into Organisations (LEO-NET), Latin America and Europe Continuing Education Network (RECLA), European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI), Santander Group (SG), The European Association for the Transfer of Technologies, Innovation and Industrial Information (TII).
The university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 253 place in the world. The educational institution is in the top-470 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
At UP, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Life Sciences & Medicine | 141 |
Agriculture & Forestry | 141 |
Engineering & Technology | 194 |
Natural Sciences | 235 |
Arts & Humanities | 261 |
Social Sciences & Management | 299 |
Accounting & Finance | 325 |

UP tuition fees
The academic calendar at UP is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Portugal. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UP are different for locals and foreigners. Portugal citizens pay 738 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 2,911 USD. The educational institution helps with tuition fees through financial support programs. They are available to local and international students. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Study programs at UP
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Geography
Geology
Arts & Humanities
History of Art
Landscape Architecture
Literature and Interart Studies
Accounting & Finance
Economics
Physical Sciences
Engineering Physics
Geography
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
Geography
Informatics and Computing Engineering
Information Science
Economics & Business Management
Economics
Engineering and Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
History, Philosophy & Theology
Archaeology
History
History of Art
Humanities
Applied Languages
Archaeology
History of Art
Language Sciences
Languages and International Relations
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Geospatial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Pharmaceutical Sciences (integrated master)
Medicine
Aquatic Sciences
Biochemistry
Nutritional Sciences
Social Sciences & Management
Applied Languages
Archaeology
Communication Sciences - Journalism, Public Relations, Multimedia
Communication Sciences: Journalism, Public Relations, Multimedia
Criminology
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Applied Languages
Language Sciences
Languages and International Relations
Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Portuguese Studies
Journalism & Media
Applied Languages
Law
Languages and International Relations
Law
Engineering & Technology
Chemical Engineering
Mining and Geo-Environmental Engineering
Education & Training
Psychology
Agriculture & Forestry
Agronomic Engineering
Other
Architecture (integrated master)
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Bioengineering
Biology
Business Administration
Education & Training
Portuguese as Second Language / Foreign Language
Teaching English and Foreign Languages
Teaching English in the 1st cycle of Basic Education
Teaching Geography in the 3rd cycle of Basic Education and in Secondary Education
Teaching Philosophy in Secondary Education
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Wine, Tourism and Innovation
Computer Science & IT
Computational Mechanics
Computer Vision
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Planning
Informatics and Computing Engineering
Physical Sciences
Mining and Geo-Environmental Engineering
Soil Assessment and Remediation
Journalism & Media
Communication Sciences
Communication Sciences
Multimedia
Translation and Language Services
Economics & Business Management
Communication and Management of Creative Industries
Communication and Management of Creative Industries
Industrial Engineering and Management
Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship
Magellan Master of Business Administration
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Engineering & Technology
Bioengineering
Biomedical Engineering
Challenges of Cities
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Arts & Humanities
Anglo-American Studies
Communication and Management of Creative Industries
Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Planning
German Studies
Hazards, Cities and Spatial Planning
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution
Mining and Geo-Environmental Engineering
Soil Assessment and Remediation
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
African Studies
Anglo-American Studies
Teaching Portuguese and Foreign Languages
Translation and Language Services
History, Philosophy & Theology
African Studies
Archaeology
Contemporary History
History and Heritage
History of Art, Heritage and Visual Culture
Humanities
African Studies
Anglo-American Studies
Archaeology
Contemporary History
History and Heritage
Social Sciences & Management
African Studies
Anglo-American Studies
Archaeology
Communication Sciences
Communication and Management of Creative Industries
Medicine
Academic and Clinical Education
Analytical, Clinical and Forensic Toxicology
Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution
Biomedical Engineering
Clinical Communication
Other
Cardiovascular Pathophysiology
Clinical Analysis
European Interdisciplinary Master in African Studies
Forensic Medicine
Forensic Sciences
Humanities
Heritage Studies
History
Language Sciences
Physical Sciences
Engineering Physics
Environmental Engineering
Mining and Geo-Resources Engineering
Physics (MAP-fis)
Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Sciences and Technology
Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering
Sustainable Energy Systems
Social Sciences & Management
Digital Media
Engineering and Public Policy
Law
Occupational Safety and Health
Physical Activity and Health
Economics & Business Management
Economics
Engineering and Industrial Management
Leaders for Technological Industries
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
Computer Science (MAP joint programme)
Computer Science (MAP-i)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Informatics Engineering
Journalism & Media
Digital Media
Arts & Humanities
Civil Engineering
Digital Media
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architecture and Urban Ecology
Literary, Cultural and Interart Studies
Engineering & Technology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering Physics
Education & Training
Artistic Education
Educational Sciences
Psychology
Science Teaching and Divulgation
Medicine
Aquatic Sciences - Biology and Ecology
Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Clinical and Health Services Research
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Advanced Materials and Processing
Applied Mathematics (MAP)
Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Other
Agrarian Sciences
Animal Science
Architecture
Astronomy
Bioethics

UP campus
The campus of UP is located in Porto. This is a fairly large city that opens up many opportunities for students: from cafes, restaurants and other entertainment to internships at large companies. But an urban campus can also be a disadvantage, because big city life distracts some students from their studies. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. Foreigners who come to UP through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.
What to do after graduation
After graduation, you can stay in Portugal for another year. You can do this by extending your student visa or applying for a job search visa. UP graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. Look for more immigration options in our article.

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