PORTUGAL
Capital City:
Lisbon
Currency:
Official Languages:
Portuguese, Mirandese
Population:
10,35 million
About Portugal
Portugal is the westernmost point of the European continent and lies on the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The lengthy Atlantic shoreline is famous with tourists and locals. Surfers are drawn to the sturdy surf in the west, and the warm, sandy seashores in the south are a retreat for tourists.
Most people stay alongside the coast, with a third of the populace residing in the giant urban areas of Lisbon and Porto. Portuguese cities nonetheless keep their historical personality and many of the historical constructions continue to be intact. Lisbon hasn't modified plenty since the late 18th century. The natural surroundings are properly preserved and pollution is kept to a minimum.
The artwork of tile painting and glazing, regarded as azulejos, is one of the most famous artwork types in Portugal. The approach was first used by the Moors and was then the king in the 1500s. The use of the blue and white tiles then spread and is also used by artisans today.
Portugal has a pleasant warm weather that makes it a perfect place to enjoy beautiful beaches, amazing landscapes and outdoor activities like hiking, biking, sunbathing, mountain biking, skateboarding, paintballing, scuba-diving, yachting, surfing to body-boarding etc. With all of this in place international students and visitors in Portugal wouldn’t have a boring vacation. Some of the historical landmarks in Portugal are:
â–ª Dom Luis Bridge
â–ª Benagil Sea Cave
â–ª Pena Palace
â–ª Belém Tower
â–ª Castle of São Jorge
â–ª Óbidos Castle
â–ª Praça do Comércio
â–ª Quinta da Regaleira
â–ª Alcobaca Monastery
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The Portuguese are known to have a well-deserved reputation for being hospitable without discrimination toward tourists or foreigners from local people. They look at and treat each visitor as a welcome guest. Due to this hospitality, they are also very helpful toward international students during their stay in Portugal.
International students studying in Portugal have the opportunity to learn the Portuguese language. Portuguese is spoken by over 300 million people worldwide as it is also spoken in Brazil, Angola, Mozambique and other African and Asian countries. This can be achieved by either enrolling for Portuguese language class or by making friends and conversing with Portuguese citizens around you. Learning Portuguese is also a great CV booster as it can be beneficial to international students once they graduate to help build networks with people in 4 different continents; South America, Europe, Africa and Asia.
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Why Study in Portugal?
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1. Reputable Universities
Portugal is known to be a home to several world class universities, business schools and well-reputed universities. Some of the universities in Portugal are top-ranked in QS world university ranking and Portuguese universities have created highly renowned international managers and are attracting an increasing number of foreign students. Some top Universities in Portugal are:
✓ Universidade Nova de Lisboa
✓ Instituto Superior Tecnico
✓ Catholic University of Portugal
✓ University of Lisbon
✓ University of Porto
✓ Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
✓ University of Coimbra
✓ University of Minho
✓ University of Aveiro
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Scholarship Availability
There are several scholarships available for international students in Portugal and they are offered by universities, the government and other entities. Some of the scholarships available for international students include:
• Portuguese Government Scholarships
• Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, Nova School of Business and Economics Scholarships
• University of Porto Scholarship
• Carnegie Mellon University Scholarships
• University of Minho Scholarships
• 200 Merit Undergraduate International Scholarships
• University of Coimbra Scholarships
• SAHC International Master’s Program
• University of Evora Scholarships
• University of Aveiro Portugal International Scholarships
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You Can Apply Without IELTS
IELTS is not always mandatory for international students to gain admission into some Polish institutions. Some of the universities that don't require IELTS include:
✓ University of Warsaw
✓ Jagiellonian University
✓ Warsaw University of Technology
✓ Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań
✓ AGH University of Science and Technology
✓ Adam Mickiewicz University
✓ Warsaw University of Technology
Study & Work
Non-EU international students with study permits in Portugal will need authorization from the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) to work and they are allowed to work in Portugal for 20 hours per week during school semesters and full time during vacations with a minimum wage ranging within €5 to €6 per hour.
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Post-Study Visa & PR
After studying in Portugal, international students are allowed to stay in the country for 1 year to look for a job. After the 1 year extension with them successively getting a job related to their field of study they can obtain a permanent residence permit after 5 years of working and living in Portugal.
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High Quality Education
Portuguese educational system follows the Bologna Process (a European reform process that aims to establish a common structure for higher education across Europe) throughout its universities and polytechnics. By following the Bologna Process, degree programs (Bachelor, Masters and PhD) at Portuguese universities and polytechnics are aligned to and are comparable with other European countries’. Portugal offers an accredited network of both public and private universities that promotes close collaboration with higher education institutions of international standard. The Lisbon MBA is one of the examples that was created through a partnership between the Catholic University of Portugal, the Nova University of Lisbon, and the MIT Sloan School of Management.
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Low Cost of Living
The cost of living in Portugal is relatively low compared to other western European countries. Portugal is one of the more affordable countries in Europe. Although living costs vary from one region to another and from different individual personality, an average range of €500 – €800 should take care of monthly upkeep.
Low Tuition Fees
Tuition fees in Portuguese universities are low especially in public universities . Private universities cost more than the public ones, but are still more affordable than European countries.
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Wide-Range of Courses.
Universities in Portugal offer lots of study disciplines to international students. Some of the popular courses international students can choose to study are:
✓ Medicine
✓ Finance
✓ Architecture
✓ Sciences
✓ Social Sciences
✓ Business Management
✓ Nursing