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# =278QS World University Rankings

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13 % International students

About University of Porto

Are you looking for a new adventure? Ever thought about studying abroad? Do you enjoy a modern and vibrant city with an old traditional charm? At the University of Porto, you can study in one of the highest-ranked universities in the world and make your studies memorable, with the city right around the corner.  

Founded in 1911, the University of Porto (U.Porto) is a benchmark institution for Higher Education and Scientific Research in Portugal and one of the top 200 European Universities according to the most relevant international ranking systems.

The U.Porto combines high-quality education focused on individual vocations and talents as well as market needs with the claim to be the greatest birthplace of science in Portugal. It is committed to converting into social assets the talent and innovation from its 14 faculties, one business school, and 48 research centers. The U.Porto has the richest academic community in Portugal and brings together the country’s highest-ranked students, a highly qualified scientific and teaching staff, and a growing number of international students, teachers, and researchers.

Being open to the community and business is the main trademark of the U.Porto. The University is itself an important driving force for economic, social, cultural, and scientific development. The U.Porto creates leaders, promotes innovators, and encourages entrepreneurs. In short, it trains people who can make a difference in their communities.
Here, you can find the most international of Portugal’s universities thanks to our active cooperation with hundreds of higher education institutions worldwide. 

This is U.Porto, more than a university.  Come and discover the BEST PORTUGUESE UNIVERSITY! 

About University of Porto

Are you looking for a new adventure? Ever thought about studying abroad? Do you enjoy a modern and vibrant city with an old traditional charm? At the University of Porto, you can study in one of the highest-ranked universities in the world and make your studies memorable, with the city right around the corner.  

Founded in 1911, the University of Porto (U.Porto) is a benchmark institution for Higher Education and Scientific Research in Portugal and one of the top 200 European Universities according to the most relevant international ranking systems.

The U.Porto combines high-quality education focused on individual vocations and talents as well as market needs with the claim to be the greatest birthplace of science in Portugal. It is committed to converting into social assets the talent and innovation from its 14 faculties, one business school, and 48 research centers. The U.Porto has the richest academic community in Portugal and brings together the country’s highest-ranked students, a highly qualified scientific and teaching staff, and a growing number of international students, teachers, and researchers.

Being open to the community and business is the main trademark of the U.Porto. The University is itself an important driving force for economic, social, cultural, and scientific development. The U.Porto creates leaders, promotes innovators, and encourages entrepreneurs. In short, it trains people who can make a difference in their communities.
Here, you can find the most international of Portugal’s universities thanks to our active cooperation with hundreds of higher education institutions worldwide. 

This is U.Porto, more than a university.  Come and discover the BEST PORTUGUESE UNIVERSITY! 

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Everyone from everywhere is more than welcome to the University of Porto!

According to each cycle of studies and your nationality, at the University of Porto, you'll find different rules for the applications and admissions.

Bachelor Degree

Are you a citizen from a member state of the UE? Or legally residing in Portugal on the 1st of January of the year in which you intend to enroll in higher education for more than two years, continuously? Are you family of a foreign citizen that holds a resident permit for more than two years? You can apply for the 1st cycle known as the Bachelor's Degree, through a national call to enroll in a public institution of higher education. 

If you do not have Portuguese nationality or are from a Member State of the European Union, you should apply through a national system designed for international students who want to access the Bachelor's Degree. There are many rules and advice to apply,
Check them here

Usually, we have three calls/year for international students (from outside the EU), starting in January. Check our website and social media pages and stay tuned! 

Master or Ph.D. Degree

Students can apply for access and admission to master's or doctoral studies if are holders of a previous degree (bachelor or master), with a particularly relevant academic or scientific curriculum that is recognized as attesting capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the scientific body of the institution of higher education where intend to be admitted.

At the University of Porto, each faculty is responsible for the applications call. Check its website in advance to get more information.

List of faculties of the University of Porto:


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Student life

More than a University 

Find out what you can expect from student life in Porto and discover why is this one of the world's best places to live. 

At the University of Porto, you'll have the opportunity to have the best experience of your life. 

Our welcome program is focused not only on welcoming you to your new home, but also to make sure that you meet people that you'll remember forever. Or "Mentorship Program" connects the freshman students with the oldest, as a buddy to help in everything you need: classes, accommodation, or just to chat about how are you feeling.

As a student of the University of Porto, you'll have plenty of opportunities.

Our exchange programs let you pursue your studies in many countries around the globe.

Beyond the classes, you can be part of volunteer projects, become a musician or actor/actress, play sports, or start your career research. 

And even more. At the University of Porto, we have museums and cultural places with many free events, such as exhibitions, concerts, workshops, and so on!

We believe that your health and well-being are truly important. As a student of the University of Porto, you'll have access to medical support, related to mental health, dentistry, and many others. 

A degree from the University of Porto is a "passport" for a future career. 

U.Porto is well known by the national and international recruiters as a prestigious and high-ranked university.

At the University of Porto, you'll have access to career advisors to help you to find out how to approach the companies, present yourself or build your career patch. Through our networks, you'll have the chance to connect with professionals, alumni, and potential employers. 

Tuition fees

The tuition fee for the students with International Student Statute (ISS) starts from €3500 to €8000, according to the cycle and the faculty.
Each faculty of the U.Porto may also grant financial incentives for students enrolled under the Special Contest for International Students on a non-merit basis, depending on the overall access classification. 

And we have good news!  Minding the ties that bind Portugal to the countries of the CPLP - Community of Portuguese Language Countries (Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, and East Timor), a reduction of up to 45% may be applied to the tuition paid by students from those countries.

Rankings & Ratings

University of Porto is one of the top public universities in Porto, Portugal. It is ranked #=278 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #401- 450
  • 2014
    #=343
  • 2015
    #293
  • 2016
    #308
  • 2017
    #323
  • 2018
    #=301
  • 2019
    #328
  • 2020
    #353
  • 2021
    #357
  • 2022
    #=295
  • 2023
    #274
  • 2024
    #253
  • 2025
    #=278

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #401- 450
  • 2014
    #=343
  • 2015
    #293
  • 2016
    #308
  • 2017
    #323
  • 2018
    #=301
  • 2019
    #328
  • 2020
    #353
  • 2021
    #357
  • 2022
    #=295
  • 2023
    #274
  • 2024
    #253
  • 2025
    #=278

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