Study General Social Sciences in Portugal 🇵🇹

Portugal offers 43 General Social Sciences programs across 18 universities. Tuition ranges from $1k–$3k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students.

43 Programs

18 Universities

$1k–$3k/yr Tuition

23% Scholarships

Why Portugal for General Social Sciences?

Living Cost

$9,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (23) Master (14) PhD (6)

Top Universities for General Social Sciences in Portugal

Instituto Superior de Agronomia

Lisbon · National rank #1 · QS #260

Development Studies · PhD

Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e da Empresa (ISCTE)

Lisbon · National rank #5 · QS #711

Sociology · Bachelor Social Sciences (PhD) · PhD

ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon

Lisbon · National rank #11 · QS #711

Sociology · Bachelor Social Work · Bachelor

Polytechnic Institute of Bragança

Bragança · National rank #13

Social Work · Bachelor

University of Madeira

Funchal · National rank #17

Communication, Culture & Organizations · Bachelor

Fernando Pessoa University

Porto · National rank #19

Criminology · Bachelor

Universidade Fernando Pessoa

Porto · National rank #19

PhD in Psychology · PhD PhD in Communication Sciences · PhD Master in Clinical Psychology · Master Communication Sciences · Bachelor Psychology · Bachelor Social Work · Bachelor Master in Communication Sciences · Master

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Coimbra · National rank #20

Social Work · Bachelor Management of Social Economy Organizations · Master

Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

Coimbra · National rank #20

Public Administration · Bachelor

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu

Viseu · National rank #21

Social Education · Bachelor

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco · National rank #27

Serviço Social (Social Work) · Bachelor Secretariado de Administração · Bachelor Gerontologia Social · Master Social Gerontology · Bachelor Social Work · Bachelor

Universidade Aberta

Lisbon · National rank #27

Ciências Sociais · Bachelor

Instituto Politécnico de Beja

Beja · National rank #31

Social Work · Bachelor Social Intervention · Master

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Santarém · National rank #36

Intervention in Social Work · Master Social Work · Bachelor Social Gerontology · Master

Instituto Piaget

Vila Nova de Gaia

Social Work · Bachelor Master in Social Work · Master Psychology · Bachelor PhD in Psychology · PhD Communication Sciences · Bachelor Master in Gerontology · Master Master in Clinical Psychology · Master

Escola Superior de Educação de Paula Frassinetti

Porto

Mestrado em Gerontologia Social · Master Mestrado em Mediação Familiar · Master Mestrado em Intervenção Social e Comunitária · Master Licenciatura em Animação Sociocultural · Bachelor

University of Aveiro

Aveiro

Communication Sciences · PhD

Lisbon

Mestrado em Ciências Sociais · Master

All Programs

Social Education

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu

Serviço Social (Social Work)

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Secretariado de Administração

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Gerontologia Social

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Criminology

Fernando Pessoa University

Social Gerontology

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Ciências Sociais

Universidade Aberta

Development Studies

Instituto Superior de Agronomia

Sociology

ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon

Social Work

ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon

Communication, Culture & Organizations

University of Madeira

Social Work

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

PhD in Psychology

Universidade Fernando Pessoa

PhD in Communication Sciences

Universidade Fernando Pessoa

Master in Clinical Psychology

Universidade Fernando Pessoa

Communication Sciences

Universidade Fernando Pessoa

Psychology

Universidade Fernando Pessoa

Social Work

Universidade Fernando Pessoa

Public Administration

Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

Intervention in Social Work

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Sociology

Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e da Empresa (ISCTE)

Social Sciences (PhD)

Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e da Empresa (ISCTE)

Social Work

Instituto Piaget

Master in Social Work

Instituto Piaget

Psychology

Instituto Piaget

PhD in Psychology

Instituto Piaget

Communication Sciences

Instituto Piaget

Mestrado em Gerontologia Social

Escola Superior de Educação de Paula Frassinetti

Communication Sciences

University of Aveiro

Mestrado em Mediação Familiar

Escola Superior de Educação de Paula Frassinetti

Mestrado em Intervenção Social e Comunitária

Escola Superior de Educação de Paula Frassinetti

Master in Gerontology

Instituto Piaget

Master in Clinical Psychology

Instituto Piaget

Licenciatura em Animação Sociocultural

Escola Superior de Educação de Paula Frassinetti

Mestrado em Ciências Sociais

Escola Naval

Social Work

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Master in Communication Sciences

Universidade Fernando Pessoa

Social Work

Polytechnic Institute of Bragança

Social Work

Instituto Politécnico de Beja

Social Intervention

Instituto Politécnico de Beja

Social Work

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Social Gerontology

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Management of Social Economy Organizations

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study General Social Sciences in Portugal?

Tuition for General Social Sciences programs in Portugal ranges from $1k–$3k/yr. 23% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $9k.

What are the English language requirements for General Social Sciences in Portugal?

English-taught General Social Sciences programs in Portugal typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.

How many General Social Sciences programs are in Portugal?

Abroadly lists 43 General Social Sciences programs at 18 universities across Portugal. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.

Is Portugal a good country for General Social Sciences students?

Portugal is a strong choice for General Social Sciences with 18 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Portuguese, though many programs are taught in English.

What degree levels are available for General Social Sciences in Portugal?

In Portugal, General Social Sciences programs are offered at: Bachelor (23 programs), Master (14 programs), PhD (6 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.