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Nova SBE Merit Scholarships (up to 50% tuition reduction for high CGPA)
Nova SBE Merit Scholarships (up to 50% tuition reduction for high CGPA)
NOVA IMS Merit Scholarships (awarded to top ranked entrants)
NOVA IMS Merit Scholarships (awarded to top ranked entrants)
FCT (Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia) - mostly PhD but occasionally research masters
FCT (Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia) - mostly PhD but occasionally research masters
Erasmus+ (if applying via a partner program)
Erasmus+ (if applying via a partner program)
Católica Top+ Scholarship (Lisbon): Merit-based waivers ranging from 25% to 75% tuition fees (highly competitive, requires 3.6+ GPA).
Católica Top+ Scholarship (Lisbon): Merit-based waivers ranging from 25% to 75% tuition fees (highly competitive, requires 3.6+ GPA).
Católica Porto Merit Scholarships: Fee reductions based on entrance grades.
Católica Porto Merit Scholarships: Fee reductions based on entrance grades.
ELSA Scholarship (Law): Full or partial waivers for ELSA members applying to LL.M. programs.
ELSA Scholarship (Law): Full or partial waivers for ELSA members applying to LL.M. programs.
Social Responsibility Scholarships: Rare for international students, but possible in extreme hardship cases.
Social Responsibility Scholarships: Rare for international students, but possible in extreme hardship cases.
ISCTE Merit Scholarships (Top ranked international students get ~20-50% tuition reduction)
ISCTE Merit Scholarships (Top ranked international students get ~20-50% tuition reduction)
José Neves Foundation (Income Share Agreement - tuition paid upfront, repaid after employment, mostly for residents but check eligibility)
José Neves Foundation (Income Share Agreement - tuition paid upfront, repaid after employment, mostly for residents but check eligibility)
DGES Merit Scholarships (Rare for non-EU, but possible after 1st year excellence)
DGES Merit Scholarships (Rare for non-EU, but possible after 1st year excellence)
ISEG Merit Scholarships (100% tuition waiver for 1st year Bachelors students with top entrance grades)
ISEG Merit Scholarships (100% tuition waiver for 1st year Bachelors students with top entrance grades)
DGES Merit Scholarships (Academic excellence scholarships for continuing students)
DGES Merit Scholarships (Academic excellence scholarships for continuing students)
FCT PhD Studentships (Funded research for doctoral candidates)
FCT PhD Studentships (Funded research for doctoral candidates)
Erasmus+ (Mobility grants if you join a partner program)
Erasmus+ (Mobility grants if you join a partner program)
Merit Scholarships for International Students (Tuition reduction for top-ranked applicants at FEUP/FEP)
Merit Scholarships for International Students (Tuition reduction for top-ranked applicants at FEUP/FEP)
SASUP Social Action Grants (Mostly for EU, but occasionally available for hardship cases)
SASUP Social Action Grants (Mostly for EU, but occasionally available for hardship cases)
FCT Research Grants (For PhD tracks or research-heavy Masters)
FCT Research Grants (For PhD tracks or research-heavy Masters)
UAlg Merit Scholarships: Tuition reduction for the best international applicants (based on entrance scores).
UAlg Merit Scholarships: Tuition reduction for the best international applicants (based on entrance scores).
Erasmus Mundus: Several Master’s programs (e.g., Marine Biological Resources) offer full funding for international students.
Erasmus Mundus: Several Master’s programs (e.g., Marine Biological Resources) offer full funding for international students.
DGES Scholarships: Available for students with proven financial need, though primarily for residents.
DGES Scholarships: Available for students with proven financial need, though primarily for residents.
Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT): Research-based scholarships for PhD and some Master's students.
Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT): Research-based scholarships for PhD and some Master's students.
IPB International Student Scholarship: Performance-based reduction in tuition fees (merit-based).
IPB International Student Scholarship: Performance-based reduction in tuition fees (merit-based).
Double Diploma Grants: Specific funding for students participating in joint degrees with partner universities.
Double Diploma Grants: Specific funding for students participating in joint degrees with partner universities.
Erasmus+ Mobility: Support for semester exchanges within Europe once enrolled.
Erasmus+ Mobility: Support for semester exchanges within Europe once enrolled.
Portuguese Government Scholarships (DGES): Merit-based grants for students demonstrating high academic performance during their first year.
Portuguese Government Scholarships (DGES): Merit-based grants for students demonstrating high academic performance during their first year.
Bolsas de Mérito: Descontos na propina para alunos com médias de entrada elevadas.
Bolsas de Mérito: Descontos na propina para alunos com médias de entrada elevadas.
Bolsas de Protocolo: Descontos para estudantes provenientes de instituições parceiras ou grupos educativos específicos.
Bolsas de Protocolo: Descontos para estudantes provenientes de instituições parceiras ou grupos educativos específicos.
Fundação José Neves: Possibilidade de financiamento através de acordos de rendimento (ISA) para programas específicos de mestrado.
Fundação José Neves: Possibilidade de financiamento através de acordos de rendimento (ISA) para programas específicos de mestrado.
Merit Scholarships for Undergraduate Students (Top scoring international students can receive tuition reductions of 1000€-2000€)
Merit Scholarships for Undergraduate Students (Top scoring international students can receive tuition reductions of 1000€-2000€)
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships (Full funding for specific joint masters like WOP-P or TRIBOS)
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships (Full funding for specific joint masters like WOP-P or TRIBOS)
DGES Scholarships (Merit-based for enrolled students after the 1st year)
DGES Scholarships (Merit-based for enrolled students after the 1st year)
International Student Incentive Scholarship: This is the most critical scheme. If you enter with a high application score (approx. 14/20 or ~3.0 GPA for Masters; 16/20 or ~3.5 GPA for Bachelors), your tuition fee is automatically reduced to €1,000/year (instead of €3,500-€5,500).
International Student Incentive Scholarship: This is the most critical scheme. If you enter with a high application score (approx. 14/20 or ~3.0 GPA for Masters; 16/20 or ~3.5 GPA for Bachelors), your tuition fee is automatically reduced to €1,000/year (instead of €3,500-€5,500).
FCT Research Grants: For PhD students or research-heavy Master's projects.
FCT Research Grants: For PhD students or research-heavy Master's projects.
DGES Scholarships: Merit-based support for enrolled students after the first year.
DGES Scholarships: Merit-based support for enrolled students after the first year.
Merit Scholarship for International Students: Reduction of annual tuition fee to €1,000 - €2,000 for top-ranked applicants (usually GPA > 3.5).
Merit Scholarship for International Students: Reduction of annual tuition fee to €1,000 - €2,000 for top-ranked applicants (usually GPA > 3.5).
SAHC Scholarship (MSc in Structural Analysis): Full funding for this specific Erasmus Mundus program.
SAHC Scholarship (MSc in Structural Analysis): Full funding for this specific Erasmus Mundus program.
FCT PhD Fellowships: For doctoral candidates involved in research centers like 3B's Research Group.
FCT PhD Fellowships: For doctoral candidates involved in research centers like 3B's Research Group.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (Full funding for programs like Kino Eyes, DocNomads, RE:ANIMA - extremely competitive)
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (Full funding for programs like Kino Eyes, DocNomads, RE:ANIMA - extremely competitive)
Lusófona Merit Scholarships (Partial tuition reduction for top-performing enrolled students)
Lusófona Merit Scholarships (Partial tuition reduction for top-performing enrolled students)
CPLP Scholarships (Mostly for Portuguese-speaking countries, but occasionally applicable if you are fluent in Portuguese)
CPLP Scholarships (Mostly for Portuguese-speaking countries, but occasionally applicable if you are fluent in Portuguese)
Merit Award for International Students: A 50% tuition fee reduction (paying €1,500 instead of €3,000) for students with an entrance score of 16/20 (approx. 3.2+ CGPA). Available only if you apply in the 1st Phase.
Merit Award for International Students: A 50% tuition fee reduction (paying €1,500 instead of €3,000) for students with an entrance score of 16/20 (approx. 3.2+ CGPA). Available only if you apply in the 1st Phase.
Erasmus+ Mobility Grants: Monthly stipends if you participate in an exchange semester during your degree.
Erasmus+ Mobility Grants: Monthly stipends if you participate in an exchange semester during your degree.
UBI Merit Scholarship (Prémio de Mérito): Cash award (approx. 5x minimum wage) for students who achieve exceptional grades during their first year of study.
UBI Merit Scholarship (Prémio de Mérito): Cash award (approx. 5x minimum wage) for students who achieve exceptional grades during their first year of study.
Social Action Scholarships (SASUBI): Mostly for EU citizens, but occasionally available for international students in extreme hardship.
Social Action Scholarships (SASUBI): Mostly for EU citizens, but occasionally available for international students in extreme hardship.
Reduced Tuition for CPLP (Note: Pakistan is NOT CPLP, so you pay the 'International Student' rate, but it is still one of the cheapest in Europe).
Reduced Tuition for CPLP (Note: Pakistan is NOT CPLP, so you pay the 'International Student' rate, but it is still one of the cheapest in Europe).
Merit Scholarship (Bachelors): Tuition reduction for students with high entrance grades (rare for 1st year, usually for subsequent years).
Merit Scholarship (Bachelors): Tuition reduction for students with high entrance grades (rare for 1st year, usually for subsequent years).
Social Action Grants: Limited availability for non-EU students; UFP is a private foundation, so full scholarships are very rare compared to public universities.
Social Action Grants: Limited availability for non-EU students; UFP is a private foundation, so full scholarships are very rare compared to public universities.
Tuition is heavily subsidized by the state: International fees are fixed at ~€1,500/year (compared to €3,500+ at universities).
Tuition is heavily subsidized by the state: International fees are fixed at ~€1,500/year (compared to €3,500+ at universities).
No specific scholarships for international students because the fee is already minimal.
No specific scholarships for international students because the fee is already minimal.
IPP Merit Awards: Cash grants (approx. €2,425) awarded to students who achieve exceptional grades (usually 16/20 or ~3.6 GPA) during their studies.
IPP Merit Awards: Cash grants (approx. €2,425) awarded to students who achieve exceptional grades (usually 16/20 or ~3.6 GPA) during their studies.
SAS Social Action Grants: Limited availability for non-EU students, mostly focused on subsidized meals and accommodation.
SAS Social Action Grants: Limited availability for non-EU students, mostly focused on subsidized meals and accommodation.
School-Specific Reductions: Some schools (like ISCAP) occasionally offer tuition reductions for top-ranked international applicants in the 1st application phase.
School-Specific Reductions: Some schools (like ISCAP) occasionally offer tuition reductions for top-ranked international applicants in the 1st application phase.
ISPA Merit Scholarship ( Undergraduate & Master): A 70% reduction in the 1st year's tuition fee for international students with an entrance grade of 160/200 (approx. 3.5+ CGPA).
ISPA Merit Scholarship ( Undergraduate & Master): A 70% reduction in the 1st year's tuition fee for international students with an entrance grade of 160/200 (approx. 3.5+ CGPA).
FCT PhD Studentships: Fully funded research grants for doctoral candidates (extremely competitive).
FCT PhD Studentships: Fully funded research grants for doctoral candidates (extremely competitive).
Social Merit Scholarship: Partial support for students facing sudden financial hardship (rare for new international entrants).
Social Merit Scholarship: Partial support for students facing sudden financial hardship (rare for new international entrants).
UMa International Student Scholarships: Specific fee waivers/reductions for the 'Master in Interactive Media Design' (approx. 5-8 scholarships available per year for top entrants).
UMa International Student Scholarships: Specific fee waivers/reductions for the 'Master in Interactive Media Design' (approx. 5-8 scholarships available per year for top entrants).
Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) Grants: Research grants often available for students in the Interactive Media/HCI track.
Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) Grants: Research grants often available for students in the Interactive Media/HCI track.
DGES Scholarships: Merit-based support (rare for 1st-year non-EU, but possible later).
DGES Scholarships: Merit-based support (rare for 1st-year non-EU, but possible later).
Merit Discount (Early Payment): A reduction of approx. 5-10% is often granted if the full annual tuition is paid upfront.
Merit Discount (Early Payment): A reduction of approx. 5-10% is often granted if the full annual tuition is paid upfront.
Alumni Discount: For students proceeding from Bachelor to Master at UAL (rare for new Pakistani entrants).
Alumni Discount: For students proceeding from Bachelor to Master at UAL (rare for new Pakistani entrants).
Note: Full scholarships are extremely rare for international students at private Portuguese universities; expect to self-fund.
Note: Full scholarships are extremely rare for international students at private Portuguese universities; expect to self-fund.
No specific scholarships for International Students (Non-EU).
No specific scholarships for International Students (Non-EU).
Expect to pay full tuition fees. This institution is privately funded and relies on tuition revenue.
Expect to pay full tuition fees. This institution is privately funded and relies on tuition revenue.
RUN-EU Short Advanced Programmes (SAPs): Fully funded short mobility grants to partner universities (Austria, Ireland, Finland) once you are enrolled.
RUN-EU Short Advanced Programmes (SAPs): Fully funded short mobility grants to partner universities (Austria, Ireland, Finland) once you are enrolled.
IPCA International Merit Award: A reduction in tuition fees (or cash prize) for the top-ranked international student in each school.
IPCA International Merit Award: A reduction in tuition fees (or cash prize) for the top-ranked international student in each school.
Double Degree Grants: Specific funding (Erasmus+) if you are selected for the Double Degree track with FHV Vorarlberg (Austria).
Double Degree Grants: Specific funding (Erasmus+) if you are selected for the Double Degree track with FHV Vorarlberg (Austria).
Consuelo Vieira da Costa Merit Scholarship: A 50% tuition fee reduction for the 1st year if your entrance grade is 160/200 or higher (approx. 3.2+ CGPA).
Consuelo Vieira da Costa Merit Scholarship: A 50% tuition fee reduction for the 1st year if your entrance grade is 160/200 or higher (approx. 3.2+ CGPA).
Family Scholarship: 5% discount if a direct family member is also studying at ISAG.
Family Scholarship: 5% discount if a direct family member is also studying at ISAG.
Merit Scholarship (Quality Promotion): A partial tuition reduction or cash award for enrolled students who achieve a grade average of 16/20 (approx. 3.2+ GPA) in their first year.
Merit Scholarship (Quality Promotion): A partial tuition reduction or cash award for enrolled students who achieve a grade average of 16/20 (approx. 3.2+ GPA) in their first year.
Early Payment Discount: A discount of approx. 3% is often applied if the full annual tuition is paid in a single installment in September.
Early Payment Discount: A discount of approx. 3% is often applied if the full annual tuition is paid in a single installment in September.
Family Discount: 20% fee reduction for the second member of the same household (siblings/spouses) enrolled simultaneously.
Family Discount: 20% fee reduction for the second member of the same household (siblings/spouses) enrolled simultaneously.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships: Fully funded grants for the 'Quaternary and Prehistory' Master (IMQP).
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships: Fully funded grants for the 'Quaternary and Prehistory' Master (IMQP).
IPT Social Support: Subsidized meals (approx. €2.80) and access to very cheap student residences (€120-€170/month), which acts as a massive financial relief even without a tuition waiver.
IPT Social Support: Subsidized meals (approx. €2.80) and access to very cheap student residences (€120-€170/month), which acts as a massive financial relief even without a tuition waiver.
IPVC Merit Awards: A cash grant of approx. €2,425 awarded to enrolled students who achieve exceptional grades (16/20 or ~3.5 GPA) during their studies.
IPVC Merit Awards: A cash grant of approx. €2,425 awarded to enrolled students who achieve exceptional grades (16/20 or ~3.5 GPA) during their studies.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships: Fully funded grants available ONLY for the specific 'IPCVAI' (AI & Computer Vision) Master's program.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships: Fully funded grants available ONLY for the specific 'IPCVAI' (AI & Computer Vision) Master's program.
Social Support (SAS-IPVC): Access to subsidized canteens (meals ~€2.80) and affordable student residences.
Social Support (SAS-IPVC): Access to subsidized canteens (meals ~€2.80) and affordable student residences.
Merit Scholarship: Partial tuition reduction (approx. 10-20%) for students with exceptional entrance grades (rarely given in the first year).
Merit Scholarship: Partial tuition reduction (approx. 10-20%) for students with exceptional entrance grades (rarely given in the first year).
Family Discount: A 10% discount on tuition fees if a sibling or spouse is also enrolled.
Family Discount: A 10% discount on tuition fees if a sibling or spouse is also enrolled.
Early Payment Discount: Approx. 3-5% reduction if the full annual tuition is paid upon enrollment.
Early Payment Discount: Approx. 3-5% reduction if the full annual tuition is paid upon enrollment.
International Student Tuition Fee: The tuition fee itself is subsidized. International students pay approx. €1,350/year, which is significantly lower than most other Portuguese universities (who charge €3,000+).
International Student Tuition Fee: The tuition fee itself is subsidized. International students pay approx. €1,350/year, which is significantly lower than most other Portuguese universities (who charge €3,000+).
Merit Awards: Small grants available for top-performing students after the first year of enrollment.
Merit Awards: Small grants available for top-performing students after the first year of enrollment.
Prompt Payment Discount: A reduction in the total annual fee (approx. €150-€200) if the full tuition is paid in a single installment at the start of the year.
Prompt Payment Discount: A reduction in the total annual fee (approx. €150-€200) if the full tuition is paid in a single installment at the start of the year.
Alumni Discount: 10% discount if you continue from Bachelor to Master at UMAIA (relevant for future years).
Alumni Discount: 10% discount if you continue from Bachelor to Master at UMAIA (relevant for future years).
International Student Tuition Rate: Tuition is subsidized. International students pay approx. €1,300 - €1,500/year, which is one of the lowest rates in Portugal.
International Student Tuition Rate: Tuition is subsidized. International students pay approx. €1,300 - €1,500/year, which is one of the lowest rates in Portugal.
Merit Awards: Small grants available for top-performing students after the first year of enrollment (rarely covers full tuition).
Merit Awards: Small grants available for top-performing students after the first year of enrollment (rarely covers full tuition).
IADE Talent Scholarship: A highly competitive scholarship (ranging from 20% to 50% tuition reduction) awarded to students with an outstanding creative portfolio.
IADE Talent Scholarship: A highly competitive scholarship (ranging from 20% to 50% tuition reduction) awarded to students with an outstanding creative portfolio.
Early Bird Discount: A 50% discount on the 'Enrollment Fee' (usually ~€250) if you apply and pay before late February.
Early Bird Discount: A 50% discount on the 'Enrollment Fee' (usually ~€250) if you apply and pay before late February.
Prompt Payment Discount: Approx. 3-5% discount if the full annual tuition is paid upfront.
Prompt Payment Discount: Approx. 3-5% discount if the full annual tuition is paid upfront.
Subsidized International Tuition: The standard international tuition fee is heavily subsidized (approx. €1,100 - €1,500/year), which is significantly lower than the €3,000+ charged by major universities.
Subsidized International Tuition: The standard international tuition fee is heavily subsidized (approx. €1,100 - €1,500/year), which is significantly lower than the €3,000+ charged by major universities.
SAS Social Support: Access to cheap canteen meals (~€2.80) and student residences (subject to availability) for enrolled students.
SAS Social Support: Access to cheap canteen meals (~€2.80) and student residences (subject to availability) for enrolled students.
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