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

Porto · National rank #2 · QS #237

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

Coimbra · National rank #3 · QS #347

PhD in Chemical Engineering · PhD 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 Integrated Master in Biomedical Engineering · Master Bachelor in Civil Engineering · Bachelor PhD in Civil Engineering · PhD Integrated Master in Civil Engineering · Master Master in Civil Engineering · Master
Polytechnic Institute of Porto

Porto · National rank #9

Master in Mechanical Engineering · Master PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering · PhD Biomedical Engineering · Bachelor Master in Civil Engineering · Master Master in Chemical 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
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 Civil Engineering · Bachelor Industrial Management · Bachelor Agricultural Engineering · Bachelor Food Engineering · Bachelor Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor Informatics Engineering · Master Chemical Engineering · Bachelor Computer Engineering · Bachelor Forestry and Environmental Engineering · Bachelor Electrical and Computer Engineering · Master Environmental 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 Master in Civil 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

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

Viseu · National rank #21

Civil Engineering · Bachelor
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

Leiria · National rank #21

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

Castelo Branco · National rank #22

Licenciatura em Engenharia Civil · Bachelor Mestrado em Engenharia Civil - Construção e Reabilitação · Master

All Programs

Master in Civil Engineering

University of Lisbon

Master STEM

PhD in Chemical Engineering

University of Lisbon

PhD STEM

PhD in Chemical Engineering

University of Coimbra

PhD STEM

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

Civil Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu

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 Civil (Civil Engineering)

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Bachelor 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 Civil - Construção Sustentável

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Master 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

Engenharia das Energias Renováveis

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Bachelor STEM Aid

Civil Engineering

Fernando Pessoa University

Master STEM Aid

Civil Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Bachelor STEM Aid

Renewable Energy Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Bachelor STEM Aid

Industrial Management Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Bachelor STEM Aid

Sustainable Construction

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Master STEM Aid

Mechanical Engineering

Atlântica - Instituto Universitário

Bachelor 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

Structural Materials Engineering

Atlântica - Instituto Universitário

PhD STEM Aid

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor in Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)

Bachelor STEM

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

Master in Industrial Engineering and Management

Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)

Master STEM

Master in Materials 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

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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

Sistemas Eletrónicos e Marítimos (Electronic and Maritime Systems)

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 Civil Engineering

Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)

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

Integrated Master in Biomedical Engineering

University of Beira Interior - Faculty of Engineering

Master STEM

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

University of Beira Interior - Faculty of Engineering

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Civil Engineering

University of Beira Interior - Faculty of Engineering

PhD STEM

Integrated Master in Civil Engineering

University of Beira Interior - Faculty of Engineering

Master STEM

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

Civil Engineering

University of Porto

Master STEM

Industrial Engineering and Management

University of Porto

Master STEM

Environmental Engineering

University of Porto

Master STEM

Mechanical Engineering

University of Porto

Master 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

Master in Civil Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Master STEM

Licenciatura em Engenharia Mecânica

Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

Bachelor 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

Mestrado em Engenharia Mecânica

Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

Master STEM

Mestrado em Engenharia Química

Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

Master 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

Forestry Engineering

Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

Bachelor STEM

Agricultural Engineering

Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

Bachelor STEM

Food Engineering

Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

Master STEM

Doutoramento em Engenharia Mecânica

Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

PhD STEM

Mestrado em Engenharia Biomédica

Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

Master STEM

Mestrado em Engenharia Civil

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

Civil Engineering

Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

Master 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), PhD (38 programs), Bachelor (86 programs), Diploma (2 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.