Study Medicine & Health in Portugal 🇵🇹

Portugal offers 174 Medicine & Health programs across 34 universities. Tuition ranges from $1k–$4k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students. 60% of programs carry STEM designation, which is valuable for post-graduation work authorization in many countries.

174 Programs

34 Universities

$1k–$4k/yr Tuition

60% STEM

21% Scholarships

Why Portugal for Medicine & Health?

Living Cost

$9,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (81) Master (74) PhD (12) Certificate (7)

Top Universities for Medicine & Health in Portugal

University of Lisbon

Lisbon · National rank #1 · QS #230

Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences · Master Bachelor in Medicine · Bachelor

University of Porto

Porto · National rank #2 · QS #237

Medicine · Master Nursing · Bachelor PhD in Biomedical Sciences · PhD Pharmacy · Master

University of Coimbra

Coimbra · National rank #3 · QS #347

Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences · Master Bachelor in Sports Science · Bachelor Bachelor in Medicine · Bachelor PhD in Biomedical Sciences · PhD Bachelor in Pharmacy · Bachelor Master in Public Health · Master

University of Minho

Braga · National rank #5 · QS #566

Nursing · Bachelor

University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

Vila Real · National rank #10

Veterinary Medicine · Master Nursing · Bachelor PhD in Veterinary Sciences · PhD

University of Beira Interior

Covilhã · National rank #11

PhD in Biomedical Sciences · PhD

Lusófona University

Lisbon · National rank #12 · QS #1201

Sports Sciences · Bachelor

Polytechnic Institute of Bragança

Bragança · National rank #13

Sports Science · Bachelor Nursing · Bachelor Veterinary Nursing · Bachelor

University of the Azores

Ponta Delgada · National rank #16

Nursing · Bachelor

University of Madeira

Funchal · National rank #17

Nursing · Bachelor

Fernando Pessoa University

Porto · National rank #19

Medicine · Master Pharmaceutical Sciences · Master Speech Therapy · Bachelor Nursing · Bachelor Physiotherapy · Bachelor Nutrition Sciences · Bachelor

Universidade Fernando Pessoa

Porto · National rank #19

Dental Medicine · Master Pharmacy · Master Physiotherapy · Bachelor Nursing · Bachelor PhD in Biomedical Sciences · PhD Nutrition Sciences · Bachelor

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Coimbra · National rank #20

Dietetics and Nutrition · Bachelor Master in Dietetics and Nutrition · Master Nursing · Bachelor Master in Nursing · Master Biomedical Sciences · Bachelor Physiotherapy · Bachelor Radiology · Bachelor Pharmacy · Master Speech Therapy · Bachelor Medical Laboratory Sciences · Bachelor Occupational Therapy · Bachelor

Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

Coimbra · National rank #20

Nutrition Sciences · Bachelor Physiotherapy · Bachelor Nursing · Bachelor

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu

Viseu · National rank #21

Sport and Physical Activity · Bachelor Nursing · Bachelor

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

Leiria · National rank #21

Bachelor in Physical Education and Sport · Bachelor Bachelor in Nursing · Bachelor Bachelor in Physiotherapy · Bachelor Bachelor in Occupational Therapy · Bachelor Master in Nursing · Master Master in Physiotherapy · Master

Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco · National rank #22

Licenciatura em Enfermagem · Bachelor Mestrado em Enfermagem Comunitária · Master Licenciatura em Desporto e Atividade Física · Bachelor Mestrado em Enfermagem · Master Mestrado em Desporto e Atividade Física · Master

Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal

Setúbal · National rank #22

Nursing · Bachelor Master in Nursing · Master

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco · National rank #27

Cuidados Paliativos (Palliative Care) · Master Enfermagem (Nursing) · Bachelor Enfermagem (Nursing - Specializations) · Master Sports and Physical Activity · Bachelor Physical Activity · Master Dietetics and Nutrition · Bachelor Palliative Care · Master Physiotherapy · Bachelor Medical Radiology · Bachelor Nursing · Bachelor Biomedical Laboratory Sciences · Bachelor Community Nursing · Master

Instituto Politécnico de Beja

Beja · National rank #31

Nursing Management · Master Gerontology · Master Nursing Sciences · Master Nursing · Bachelor