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Study Engineering in Portugal 🇵🇹

Portugal offers 214 Engineering programs across 38 universities. Tuition ranges from $1k–$3k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students. 99% of programs carry STEM designation, which is valuable for post-graduation work authorization in many countries.

214 Programs
38 Universities
$1k–$3k/yr Tuition
99% STEM
22% Scholarships

Why Portugal for Engineering?

Living Cost

$9,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Master (88) Bachelor (86) PhD (38) Diploma (2)

Top Universities for Engineering in Portugal

University of Lisbon

Lisbon · National rank #1 · QS #230

Master in Civil Engineering · Master
Master in Mining and Geo-Resources Engineering · Master Bachelor in Electrical and Computer Engineering · Bachelor Master in Environmental Engineering · Master PhD in Civil Engineering · PhD PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering · PhD PhD in Transportation Systems · PhD Bachelor in Civil Engineering · Bachelor Master in Mechanical Engineering · Master Master in Engineering and Industrial Management · Master PhD in Mechanical Engineering · PhD Bachelor in Chemical Engineering · Bachelor Master in Materials Engineering · Master PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering · PhD Master in Civil Engineering · Master Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor
University of Porto

Porto · National rank #2 · QS #237

Chemical Engineering · Master Civil Engineering · Master Industrial Engineering and Management · Master Mechanical Engineering · Master Environmental Engineering · Master
University of Coimbra

Coimbra · National rank #3 · QS #347

Master in Environmental Engineering · Master Master in Civil Engineering · Master Master in Chemical Engineering · Master Master in Electrical and Computer Engineering · Master
University of Minho - School of Engineering

Guimarães · National rank #4 · QS #566

Civil Engineering · Master Biomedical Engineering · Bachelor Chemical Engineering · Master Mechanical Engineering · Master Doctoral Program in Biomedical Engineering · PhD Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering · PhD Doctoral Program in Mechanical Engineering · PhD
University of Minho

Braga · National rank #5 · QS #566

Biomedical Engineering · Bachelor PhD in Materials Science and Engineering · PhD Industrial Electronics and Computers · Bachelor Civil Engineering · Master
Integrated Master in Aeronautical Engineering · Master Bachelor in Civil Engineering · Bachelor Integrated Master in Civil Engineering · Master Master in Civil Engineering · Master PhD in Civil Engineering · PhD Integrated Master in Biomedical Engineering · Master
Polytechnic Institute of Porto

Porto · National rank #9

Master in Chemical Engineering · Master PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering · PhD Master in Mechanical Engineering · Master Master in Civil Engineering · Master PhD in Mechanical Engineering · PhD Civil Engineering · Bachelor Master in Electrical and Computer Engineering · Master Chemical Engineering · Bachelor Master in Biomedical Engineering · Master Biomedical Engineering · Bachelor
ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon

Lisbon · National rank #11 · QS #711

Computer Engineering · Bachelor
ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon

Lisbon · National rank #11 · QS #711

Computer Engineering · Bachelor
University of Beira Interior

Covilhã · National rank #11

PhD in Civil Engineering · PhD Biomedical Engineering · Bachelor Environmental Engineering · Bachelor Civil Engineering · Bachelor
University of Évora

Évora · National rank #11

Electrical and Computer Engineering · Master Environmental Engineering · Master
Polytechnic Institute of Bragança

Bragança · National rank #13

Biomedical Engineering · Master Industrial Management · Bachelor Food Engineering · Bachelor Agricultural Engineering · Bachelor Informatics Engineering · Master Computer Engineering · Bachelor Electrical and Computer Engineering · Master Environmental Engineering · Bachelor Chemical Engineering · Bachelor Forestry and Environmental Engineering · Bachelor Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor Civil Engineering · Bachelor
University of Madeira

Funchal · National rank #17

Civil Engineering · Bachelor Electronics & Telecommunications Eng. · Bachelor
Fernando Pessoa University

Porto · National rank #19

Civil Engineering · Master
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Coimbra · National rank #20

Master in Mechanical Engineering · Master Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor Master in Electrical and Computer Engineering · Master Environmental Engineering · Bachelor Electrical and Computer Engineering · Master Food Engineering · Bachelor Computer Engineering · Bachelor Civil Engineering · Bachelor
Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

Coimbra · National rank #20

Agricultural Engineering · Bachelor Food Engineering · Master Biomedical Engineering · Bachelor Industrial Management and Engineering · Master PhD in Biomedical Engineering · PhD Forestry Engineering · Bachelor Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor Environmental Engineering · Bachelor Civil Engineering · Master
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

Leiria · National rank #21

Biomedical Engineering · Bachelor Computer Engineering · Bachelor Civil Engineering · Bachelor PhD in Mechanical Engineering · PhD Bachelor in Electrical and Computer Engineering · Bachelor Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor Master in Civil Engineering · Master Bachelor in Civil Engineering · Bachelor Master in Biomedical Engineering · Master
Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco · National rank #22

Licenciatura em Engenharia Civil · Bachelor Mestrado em Engenharia Civil - Construção e Reabilitação · Master
Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal

Setúbal · National rank #22

Civil Engineering · Bachelor Master in Civil Engineering · Master Master in Mechanical Engineering · Master Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor

All Programs

Master in Environmental Engineering

University of Coimbra

Master STEM

Master in Civil Engineering

University of Coimbra

Master STEM

Master in Chemical Engineering

University of Coimbra

Master STEM

Master in Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Coimbra

Master STEM

Civil Engineering

University of Madeira

Bachelor STEM Aid

Electronics & Telecommunications Eng.

University of Madeira

Bachelor STEM Aid

Computer Engineering

ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon

Bachelor STEM Aid

Construction Works Management and Building Renovation

Instituto Politécnico da Maia

Diploma STEM Aid

Engenharia Industrial (Industrial Engineering)

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Bachelor STEM Aid

Engenharia Eletrotécnica e das Telecomunicações

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Bachelor STEM Aid

Engenharia Eletrotécnica e Telecomunicações

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Bachelor STEM Aid

Engenharia e Gestão Industrial

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Bachelor STEM Aid

Civil Engineering

Fernando Pessoa University

Master STEM Aid

Renewable Energy Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Bachelor STEM Aid

Sustainable Construction

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Master STEM Aid

Air Transport Management (+ ATPL)

Atlântica - Instituto Universitário

Bachelor Aid

Engineering & Management of Manufacturing Systems

Atlântica - Instituto Universitário

Master STEM Aid

Structural Integrity of Aircraft

Atlântica - Instituto Universitário

PhD STEM Aid

Aeronautical Engineering

Atlântica - Instituto Universitário

Bachelor STEM Aid

Materials Engineering

Atlântica - Instituto Universitário

Master STEM Aid

Master in Mining and Geo-Resources Engineering

Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)

Master STEM

Bachelor in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)

Bachelor STEM

Master in Environmental Engineering

Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)

Master STEM

PhD in Civil Engineering

Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)

PhD STEM

PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering

Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)

PhD STEM

PhD in Transportation Systems

Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)

PhD STEM

Pilotagem (Nautical Science)

Escola Náutica Infante D. Henrique

Bachelor STEM

Engenharia de Máquinas Marítimas (Marine Engineering)

Escola Náutica Infante D. Henrique

Bachelor STEM

Engenharia Eletrotécnica Marítima (Marine Electrotechnical Engineering)

Escola Náutica Infante D. Henrique

Bachelor STEM

Sistemas Eletrónicos Marítimos (Maritime Electronic Systems)

Escola Náutica Infante D. Henrique

Master STEM

Computer Engineering

ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon

Bachelor STEM

Engenharia de Máquinas Marítimas (Marine Engineering - Master)

Escola Náutica Infante D. Henrique

Master STEM

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)

Bachelor STEM

Pilotagem (Nautical Science - Master)

Escola Náutica Infante D. Henrique

Master STEM

Master in Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)

Master STEM

Master in Engineering and Industrial Management

Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)

Master STEM

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)

PhD STEM

Integrated Master in Aeronautical Engineering

University of Beira Interior - Faculty of Engineering

Master STEM

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

University of Beira Interior - Faculty of Engineering

Bachelor STEM

Integrated Master in Civil Engineering

University of Beira Interior - Faculty of Engineering

Master STEM

Civil Engineering

University of Minho - School of Engineering

Master STEM

Biomedical Engineering

University of Minho - School of Engineering

Bachelor STEM

Chemical Engineering

University of Minho - School of Engineering

Master STEM

Mechanical Engineering

University of Minho - School of Engineering

Master STEM

Doctoral Program in Biomedical Engineering

University of Minho - School of Engineering

PhD STEM

Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering

University of Minho - School of Engineering

PhD STEM

Doctoral Program in Mechanical Engineering

University of Minho - School of Engineering

PhD STEM

Licenciatura em Engenharia Civil

Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco

Bachelor STEM

Mestrado em Engenharia Civil - Construção e Reabilitação

Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco

Master STEM

Chemical Engineering

University of Porto

Master STEM

Bachelor in Chemical Engineering

Higher Institute of Engineering of Lisbon

Bachelor STEM

Civil Engineering

University of Porto

Master STEM

Industrial Engineering and Management

University of Porto

Master STEM

Mechanical Engineering

University of Porto

Master STEM

Bachelor in Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)

Bachelor STEM

Master in Mechanical Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Master STEM

Mechanical Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Bachelor STEM

Master in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Master STEM

Licenciatura em Engenharia Civil

Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

Bachelor STEM

Licenciatura em Engenharia Biomédica

Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

Bachelor STEM

Licenciatura em Engenharia Química

Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

Bachelor STEM

Environmental Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Bachelor STEM

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Master STEM

Food Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Bachelor STEM

Computer Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Bachelor STEM

Civil Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Bachelor STEM

Agricultural Engineering

Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

Bachelor STEM

Food Engineering

Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

Master STEM

Mestrado em Engenharia Biomédica

Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

Master STEM

Doutoramento em Engenharia Civil

Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

PhD STEM

Doutoramento em Engenharia Química

Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

PhD STEM

Biomedical Engineering

Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

Bachelor STEM

Industrial Management and Engineering

Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

Master STEM

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

PhD STEM

Food Engineering

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Bachelor STEM

Informatics Engineering

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Bachelor STEM

Food Engineering

Instituto Politécnico de Beja

Bachelor STEM

Computer Engineering

Instituto Politécnico de Beja

Bachelor STEM

Renewable Energy Engineering

Instituto Politécnico de Beja

Master STEM

Licenciatura em Engenharia Civil

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda

Bachelor STEM

Mestrado em Engenharia Civil - Construção e Reabilitação

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda

Master STEM

Mestrado em Engenharia Mecânica

Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

Master STEM

Licenciatura em Engenharia Civil

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar

Bachelor STEM

Mestrado em Engenharia Civil

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar

Master STEM

Master in Civil Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Guarda

Master STEM

Navigation

Escola Superior Náutica Infante D. Henrique

Diploma STEM Aid

Marine Engineering (Engenharia de Máquinas Marítimas)

Escola Superior Náutica Infante D. Henrique

Master STEM

Master in Chemical Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Porto

Master STEM

PhD in Civil Engineering

University of Beira Interior

PhD STEM

Biomedical Engineering

University of Beira Interior

Bachelor STEM

Environmental Engineering

University of Beira Interior

Bachelor STEM

Biomedical Engineering

University of Minho

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

University of Minho

PhD STEM

Industrial Electronics and Computers

University of Minho

Bachelor STEM

Biomedical Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

Bachelor STEM

Computer Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

Bachelor STEM

Civil Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

PhD STEM

Bachelor in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Porto

PhD STEM

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Engineering in Portugal?
Tuition for Engineering programs in Portugal ranges from $1k–$3k/yr. 22% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $9k.
What are the English language requirements for Engineering in Portugal?
English-taught Engineering programs in Portugal typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Engineering programs are in Portugal?
Abroadly lists 214 Engineering programs at 38 universities across Portugal. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Engineering programs in Portugal STEM-designated?
99% of Engineering programs in Portugal carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is Portugal a good country for Engineering students?
Portugal is a strong choice for Engineering with 38 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Portuguese, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Engineering in Portugal?
In Portugal, Engineering programs are offered at: Master (88 programs), Bachelor (86 programs), Diploma (2 programs), PhD (38 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.