Education in Portugal

From enrolling your children in school to studying Portuguese, accessing universities, and getting your qualifications recognised.

Topics

Education Guides

Navigate the Portuguese education system at every level.

Portuguese language proficiency is part of the nationality requirements — start early.

Student visas, residence permits, and the documents you need for enrolment.

Scholarships, tuition costs, and managing your finances as a student in Portugal.

Official

The Directorate-General for Education — school enrolment policies and curricula.

Directorate-General for Higher Education — university admissions and credential equivalence.

Free Portuguese language courses for immigrants, run by the High Commission for Migration.