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Study Sports Science in Portugal 🇵🇹

Portugal offers 19 Sports Science programs across 10 universities. Tuition ranges from $1k–$3k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students. 42% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid — one of the higher rates globally for Sports Science.

19 Programs
10 Universities
$1k–$3k/yr Tuition
42% STEM
42% Scholarships

Why Portugal for Sports Science?

Living Cost

$9,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (12) Master (7)

Top Universities for Sports Science in Portugal

University of Coimbra

Coimbra · National rank #3 · QS #347

Bachelor in Sports Science · Bachelor
Lusófona University

Lisbon · National rank #12 · QS #1201

Sports Sciences · Bachelor
Polytechnic Institute of Viseu

Viseu · National rank #21

Sport and Physical Activity · Bachelor
Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco · National rank #22

Mestrado em Desporto e Atividade Física · Master Licenciatura em Desporto e Atividade Física · Bachelor
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco · National rank #27

Physical Activity · Master Sports and Physical Activity · Bachelor
Polytechnic Institute of Guarda

Guarda · National rank #35

Sports Science · Bachelor Physical Education and Sports · Master Sports and Physical Education · Bachelor
Instituto Politécnico da Guarda

Guarda · National rank #35

Mestrado em Ciências do Desporto · Master
Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Santarém · National rank #36

Sports and Leisure · Bachelor Sports Training · Master Sports and Leisure Management · Bachelor
Instituto Superior Manuel Teixeira Gomes

Portimão · National rank #66

Ciências do Desporto · Bachelor
Instituto Politécnico da Maia

Maia · National rank #67

Physical Conditioning in Sport and Exercise (Condição Física no Desporto e Exercício) · Master Sports Coaching (Treino Desportivo) · Bachelor Sport, Fitness and Wellness (Desporto, Condição Física e Bem-Estar) · Bachelor Physical Conditioning in Sport and Exercise · Master

All Programs

Bachelor in Sports Science

University of Coimbra

Bachelor STEM

Sports Science

Polytechnic Institute of Guarda

Bachelor

Ciências do Desporto

Instituto Superior Manuel Teixeira Gomes

Bachelor Aid

Physical Conditioning in Sport and Exercise (Condição Física no Desporto e Exercício)

Instituto Politécnico da Maia

Master STEM Aid

Sports Coaching (Treino Desportivo)

Instituto Politécnico da Maia

Bachelor STEM Aid

Sport, Fitness and Wellness (Desporto, Condição Física e Bem-Estar)

Instituto Politécnico da Maia

Bachelor STEM Aid

Physical Education and Sports

Polytechnic Institute of Guarda

Master

Sports and Leisure

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Bachelor

Sports Training

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Master STEM

Sports Sciences

Lusófona University

Bachelor

Sport and Physical Activity

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu

Bachelor Aid

Sports and Leisure Management

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Bachelor

Physical Activity

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Master Aid

Mestrado em Desporto e Atividade Física

Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco

Master STEM

Sports and Physical Activity

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Bachelor Aid

Licenciatura em Desporto e Atividade Física

Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco

Bachelor STEM

Sports and Physical Education

Polytechnic Institute of Guarda

Bachelor

Physical Conditioning in Sport and Exercise

Instituto Politécnico da Maia

Master Aid

Mestrado em Ciências do Desporto

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda

Master STEM

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Sports Science in Portugal?
Tuition for Sports Science programs in Portugal ranges from $1k–$3k/yr. 42% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $9k.
What are the English language requirements for Sports Science in Portugal?
English-taught Sports Science programs in Portugal typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Sports Science programs are in Portugal?
Abroadly lists 19 Sports Science programs at 10 universities across Portugal. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Sports Science programs in Portugal STEM-designated?
42% of Sports Science 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 Sports Science students?
Portugal is a strong choice for Sports Science with 10 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Portuguese, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Sports Science in Portugal?
In Portugal, Sports Science programs are offered at: Bachelor (12 programs), Master (7 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.