University of Porto Scholarships and Funding

The University of Porto Scholarships and Funding schemes are designed to support international and domestic students in managing the financial aspects of studying at one of Portugal’s top public universities. These opportunities aim to ensure equal access, academic continuity, and student well-being, especially for those with strong academic potential and financial constraints.

What’s Offered

• Tuition fee reductions or exemptions, depending on eligibility

• Need-based scholarships to support students from lower-income backgrounds

• Merit-based awards for students with outstanding academic performance

• Government and external foundation grants administered through the university

• Emergency or short-term financial aid support in specific cases

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to students admitted to or enrolled at the University of Porto

• Academic performance is a key factor for merit-based funding

• Financial need assessment applies to social and need-based scholarships

• Some funding opportunities may be degree level–specific or limited to certain nationalities

Fields of Study

• Available across all major faculties and disciplines, including:

  • Engineering and Technology

  • Health and Life Sciences

  • Economics, Management, and Law

  • Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

  • Natural and Environmental Sciences

Program Structure

• Funding may come from Portuguese government programs, the university itself, or partner institutions

• Support can be annual, renewable, or one-time, depending on the scholarship type

• Some schemes are designed to complement other international or European funding

Deadline

• Deadlines vary by scholarship type and are usually aligned with the academic calendar and admission periods