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Universities in Portugal

QS World #237 #1 in Portugal Portugal

Universidade do Porto

Public University — The University of Porto (U.Porto) is a public university in Porto. It comprises 15 faculties that share common quality standards for education and research while working with the community....

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54,000Students

—International

Admissions open

#237 QS World University Rankings 2026

#1 in Portugal

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QS World #327 #4 in Portugal Portugal

Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Public University — Universidade Nova de Lisboa is a public university located in Portugal. It is ranked #327 globally in the QS World University Rankings.

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#327 QS World University Rankings 2026

#4 in Portugal

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QS World #327 #3 in Portugal Portugal

Nova School of Business and Economics

Public University — Nova School of Business and Economics is a public university located in Portugal. It is ranked #327 globally in the QS World University Rankings.

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#327 QS World University Rankings 2026

#3 in Portugal

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QS World #327 #2 in Portugal Portugal

NOVA School of Science and Technology

Public University — NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT) is an Engineering and Sciences school in Portugal. It is located about 15 minutes from Lisbon and has around 8,500 students. It presents itse...

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8,500Students

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#327 QS World University Rankings 2026

#2 in Portugal

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QS World #347 #5 in Portugal Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra

Public University — Universidade de Coimbra is a university in Coimbra. It has 12 academic units and operates with 4 campuses. Its academic structure includes a set of faculties and schools, plus research insti...

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31,256Students

—International

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#347 QS World University Rankings 2026

#5 in Portugal

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QS World #419 #6 in Portugal Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro

Public University — Universidade de Aveiro is a public university located in Portugal. It is ranked #419 globally in the QS World University Rankings.

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#419 QS World University Rankings 2026

#6 in Portugal

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