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Study Medicine & Health in Portugal 🇵🇹

Portugal offers 174 Medicine & Health programs across 34 universities. Tuition ranges from $1k–$4k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students. 60% of programs carry STEM designation, which is valuable for post-graduation work authorization in many countries.

174 Programs
34 Universities
$1k–$4k/yr Tuition
60% STEM
21% Scholarships

Why Portugal for Medicine & Health?

Living Cost

$9,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (81) Master (74) PhD (12) Certificate (7)

Top Universities for Medicine & Health in Portugal

University of Lisbon

Lisbon · National rank #1 · QS #230

Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences · Master Bachelor in Medicine · Bachelor
University of Porto

Porto · National rank #2 · QS #237

Nursing · Bachelor Medicine · Master PhD in Biomedical Sciences · PhD Pharmacy · Master
University of Coimbra

Coimbra · National rank #3 · QS #347

Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences · Master PhD in Biomedical Sciences · PhD Bachelor in Medicine · Bachelor Bachelor in Sports Science · Bachelor Master in Public Health · Master Bachelor in Pharmacy · Bachelor
University of Minho

Braga · National rank #5 · QS #566

Nursing · Bachelor
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

Vila Real · National rank #10

Veterinary Medicine · Master PhD in Veterinary Sciences · PhD Nursing · Bachelor
University of Beira Interior

Covilhã · National rank #11

PhD in Biomedical Sciences · PhD
Lusófona University

Lisbon · National rank #12 · QS #1201

Sports Sciences · Bachelor
Polytechnic Institute of Bragança

Bragança · National rank #13

Sports Science · Bachelor Nursing · Bachelor Veterinary Nursing · Bachelor
University of the Azores

Ponta Delgada · National rank #16

Nursing · Bachelor
University of Madeira

Funchal · National rank #17

Nursing · Bachelor
Fernando Pessoa University

Porto · National rank #19

Medicine · Master Pharmaceutical Sciences · Master Speech Therapy · Bachelor Nursing · Bachelor Physiotherapy · Bachelor Nutrition Sciences · Bachelor
Universidade Fernando Pessoa

Porto · National rank #19

Nursing · Bachelor Nutrition Sciences · Bachelor Physiotherapy · Bachelor PhD in Biomedical Sciences · PhD Dental Medicine · Master Pharmacy · Master
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Coimbra · National rank #20

Nursing · Bachelor Master in Nursing · Master Radiology · Bachelor Occupational Therapy · Bachelor Speech Therapy · Bachelor Physiotherapy · Bachelor Medical Laboratory Sciences · Bachelor Biomedical Sciences · Bachelor Master in Dietetics and Nutrition · Master Dietetics and Nutrition · Bachelor Pharmacy · Master
Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

Coimbra · National rank #20

Nursing · Bachelor Nutrition Sciences · Bachelor Physiotherapy · Bachelor
Polytechnic Institute of Viseu

Viseu · National rank #21

Sport and Physical Activity · Bachelor Nursing · Bachelor
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

Leiria · National rank #21

Bachelor in Nursing · Bachelor Bachelor in Physiotherapy · Bachelor Master in Physiotherapy · Master Master in Nursing · Master Bachelor in Physical Education and Sport · Bachelor Bachelor in Occupational Therapy · Bachelor
Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco · National rank #22

Mestrado em Enfermagem Comunitária · Master Mestrado em Desporto e Atividade Física · Master Licenciatura em Desporto e Atividade Física · Bachelor Mestrado em Enfermagem · Master Licenciatura em Enfermagem · Bachelor
Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal

Setúbal · National rank #22

Master in Nursing · Master Nursing · Bachelor
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco · National rank #27

Enfermagem (Nursing) · Bachelor Medical Radiology · Bachelor Nursing · Bachelor Community Nursing · Master Palliative Care · Master Physical Activity · Master Enfermagem (Nursing - Specializations) · Master Sports and Physical Activity · Bachelor Cuidados Paliativos (Palliative Care) · Master Dietetics and Nutrition · Bachelor Biomedical Laboratory Sciences · Bachelor Physiotherapy · Bachelor
Instituto Politécnico de Beja

Beja · National rank #31

Nursing Management · Master Nursing Sciences · Master Gerontology · Master Nursing · Bachelor

All Programs

Veterinary Medicine

University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

Master STEM

Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Coimbra

Master STEM

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

University of Coimbra

PhD STEM

Clinical Nursing

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Master

Nursing

University of Porto

Bachelor STEM

Sports Science

Polytechnic Institute of Guarda

Bachelor

Child and Pediatric Health Nursing

Escola Superior de Saúde de Santa Maria

Master STEM Aid

Enfermagem (Nursing)

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Bachelor STEM Aid

Medicine

Fernando Pessoa University

Master STEM Aid

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Fernando Pessoa University

Master STEM Aid

Speech Therapy

Fernando Pessoa University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Nursing

Fernando Pessoa University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Medical Radiology

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Bachelor STEM Aid

Nursing

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Bachelor STEM Aid

Community Nursing

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Master STEM Aid

Sports Coaching (Treino Desportivo)

Instituto Politécnico da Maia

Bachelor STEM Aid

Sports Science

Polytechnic Institute of Bragança

Bachelor

Nursing in Sports

Escola Superior de Saúde de Santa Maria

Certificate STEM

Maternal Health and Obstetric Nursing

Escola Superior de Saúde de Santa Maria

Certificate STEM

Clinical Supervision in Nursing

Escola Superior de Saúde de Santa Maria

Certificate STEM

Breastfeeding

Escola Superior de Saúde de Santa Maria

Certificate STEM

Oncological Nursing

Escola Superior de Saúde de Santa Maria

Certificate STEM

Nursing

University of the Azores

Bachelor STEM

Mestrado em Enfermagem Comunitária

Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco

Master STEM

Medicine

University of Porto

Master STEM

Nursing Management

Instituto Politécnico de Beja

Master STEM

Palliative Care

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Master STEM Aid

Licenciatura em Fisioterapia

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão

Bachelor

Licenciatura em Terapia Ocupacional

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão

Bachelor

Tissue Viability and Wounds

Escola Superior de Saúde de Santa Maria

Certificate STEM

Nursing

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Bachelor

Master in Nursing

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Master

Licenciatura em Enfermagem

Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra

Bachelor

Pós-Graduação em Fisioterapia em Saúde da Mulher

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão

Master

Mestrado em Enfermagem de Saúde Infantil e Pediátrica

Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra

Master

Mestrado em Fisioterapia Avançada

Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz

Master STEM

Pós-Graduação em Fisioterapia Desportiva

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão

Master

Nursing

Universidade Fernando Pessoa

Bachelor STEM

Nutrition Sciences

Universidade Fernando Pessoa

Bachelor STEM

Radiology

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Bachelor STEM

Mestrado em Enfermagem de Saúde Mental e Psiquiátrica

Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra

Master

Mestrado em Enfermagem de Saúde Materna e Obstetrícia

Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra

Master

Mestrado em Enfermagem de Cuidados Paliativos

Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra

Master

Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Master

Sports Science

Instituto Piaget

Bachelor STEM

Nutrition Science

Atlântica - Instituto Universitário

Bachelor STEM Aid

Licenciatura em Enfermagem

Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre

Bachelor STEM

Physiotherapy

Instituto Piaget

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

Instituto Piaget

PhD STEM

Physical Education and Sport

Instituto Piaget

Bachelor

Sports Sciences

Lusófona University

Bachelor

Gerontology

Instituto Piaget

Master

Sport and Physical Activity

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu

Bachelor Aid

PhD in Veterinary Sciences

University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

PhD STEM

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

University of Beira Interior

PhD STEM

Nursing

University of Minho

Bachelor

Nursing Sciences

Instituto Politécnico de Beja

Master

Bachelor in Nursing

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

Bachelor Aid

Bachelor in Physiotherapy

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

Bachelor Aid

Master in Physiotherapy

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

Master Aid

Nursing

University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

Bachelor STEM

Master in Nursing

Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal

Master

Licenciatura em Enfermagem

Instituto Politécnico de Guarda

Bachelor

Mestrado em Enfermagem de Reabilitação

Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra

Master

Pós-Graduação em Terapia da Mão e Membro Superior

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão

Master

Pharmacy

Instituto Piaget

Master STEM

Pediatric Emergencies

Escola Superior de Saúde de Santa Maria

Certificate STEM

Nursing

University of Algarve

Bachelor STEM

Mestrado em Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica

Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra

Master

Master in Public Health

Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz

Master STEM

Master in Nursing

Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz

Master STEM

Bachelor in Physiotherapy

Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz

Bachelor STEM

Licenciatura em Ciências Farmacêuticas

Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz

Bachelor STEM

Licenciatura em Nutrição Humana e Qualidade Alimentar

Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz

Bachelor STEM

Nursing Sciences

Polytechnic Institute of Guarda

Master

Doutoramento em Ciências Farmacêuticas

Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz

PhD STEM

Occupational Therapy

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Bachelor

Master in Nursing

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

Master Aid

Nursing

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Bachelor

Bachelor in Medicine

University of Coimbra

Bachelor STEM

Sports and Leisure Management

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Bachelor

Bachelor in Nursing

Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz

Bachelor STEM

Nursing

Polytechnic Institute of Bragança

Bachelor

Physical Activity

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Master Aid

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

Instituto Politécnico da Maia

Master STEM Aid

Nursing in Community Health

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Master

Enfermagem (Nursing - Specializations)

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Master STEM Aid

Master in Management of Health Services

Instituto Piaget

Master

Mestrado em Enfermagem

Instituto Politécnico de Guarda

Master STEM

Speech Therapy

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

Bachelor

Mestrado em Desporto e Atividade Física

Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco

Master STEM

Physiotherapy

Universidade Fernando Pessoa

Bachelor 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

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz

PhD STEM

Doutoramento em Ciências da Saúde

Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz

PhD STEM

Sports and Physical Education

Polytechnic Institute of Guarda

Bachelor

Mestrado em Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica

Instituto Politécnico de Guarda

Master

Cuidados Paliativos (Palliative Care)

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Master STEM Aid

Physical Education and Sports

Polytechnic Institute of Guarda

Master

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Medicine & Health in Portugal?
Tuition for Medicine & Health programs in Portugal ranges from $1k–$4k/yr. 21% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $9k.
What are the English language requirements for Medicine & Health in Portugal?
English-taught Medicine & Health programs in Portugal typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Medicine & Health programs are in Portugal?
Abroadly lists 174 Medicine & Health programs at 34 universities across Portugal. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Medicine & Health programs in Portugal STEM-designated?
60% of Medicine & Health 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 Medicine & Health students?
Portugal is a strong choice for Medicine & Health with 34 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Portuguese, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Medicine & Health in Portugal?
In Portugal, Medicine & Health programs are offered at: Master (74 programs), PhD (12 programs), Bachelor (81 programs), Certificate (7 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.