When if finish a degree, there are several paths to choose from. Within Higher Education, it is possible to pursue a master’s or postgraduate degree. But how much do these higher education courses cost in Portugal? Let’s see, in this article, how each of these courses work and how much they can cost in the various Portuguese higher education institutions.
How does a master’s degree in Portugal work?
There are two types of Masters in Portugal: the integrated Master it’s the complementary master’s. That is, certain degrees already have a master’s degree, with a total of five years of study. However, when the degrees do not have an integrated master’s degree, and last for three years, you can choose to pursue a master’s degree of your choice for another two years. The master’s to choose can be within the same area in which he completed his degree, in a similar area, or in another. However, attention that, in most of the entry requirements for a master’s degree, is the fact of coming from the same area of study or not. It is not mandatory to come from the same area. But, at the time of decision, for example, if the other candidates all have a degree within the area of the master in question and fulfill the other requirements, it can be harder get in from another area. In addition to the adequacy of training and experience prior to the master’s degree, the other requirements for entering a master’s degree are the final grade of the degree, the curriculum vitae, and a letter of motivation can be requested. The weight by percentage of each requirement may vary by institution. It is only possible to apply for a master’s degree if you are: holder of a bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent; holder of a foreign higher academic degree awarded following a 1st cycle of studies organized in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process by a State adhering to it; holder of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognized as a degree by the scientific body of the educational establishment where you are applying, or holder of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum, which is recognized as attesting to the ability to carry out the 2nd cycle of studies by the scientific body of the institution where you want to be admitted. A master’s degree may have between 90 to 120 ECTS creditswhich corresponds to a normal duration of 3 to 4 semesters. Integrate the course consisting of a set of curricular unitswhich corresponds to a minimum of 50% of the total credits for the study cycle; and even a dissertation of a scientific nature or a project workoriginal and made for this purpose, or an internship of a professional nature object of the final report, which corresponds to a minimum of 30 credits. Afterwards, the master’s degree is awarded to those who, through approval in the curricular units of the master’s study plan, and approval in the public act of defense of the dissertation, project work or internship report, obtain the fixed number of credits. the master’s degree corresponds to level 7 of the NQF and EQF in Portugal. Corresponding to the 2nd cycle of higher education, it can be carried out either in public or private universities, and in polytechnics. Let’s see how much a master’s degree in Portugal currently costs in the various institutions. Also read: How to apply for Higher Education in 2022?
Master’s: How much can it cost?
Among the various universities and polytechnics in Portugal, a master’s degree may have different costs. For example:University of Lisbon – between 1,394 and 7,900 euros University of Porto – 1,500 euros full time / 525-1,200 euros part time Aveiro University – integrated master’s degree (equal to the degree) 697 euros; separate master’s 1,000 euros New University of Lisbon – 2,400 euros University of Algarve – minimum value of 697 euros Minho’s university – between 697 euros and 6,500 euros Lisbon Polytechnic – between 3,300 euros and 6,900 euros Polytechnic of Setúbal – between 697 euros and 8,000 euros Polytechnic of Cávado and Ave – 1,700 euros Coimbra University – 4,200 euros Portuguese Catholic University – on average 8,000 euros Autonomous University of Lisbon – 6,840 euros The total amount of the master’s degree may or may not be paid in installments. If you prefer to pay in installments, then you can pay in several installments. For example, at the University of Algarve, if it is a master’s degree with the minimum total value of 697 euros, you can pay it in 10 installments: the first of 172 euros at the time of registration, due to registration; in October, November and December pays installments of 75 euros each month; and in the months of January, February, March, April, May and June, monthly installments of 50 euros.
How does a postgraduate degree in Portugal work?
already one postgraduate course in Portugal lasts only one year and it works as a specialization course, for those who want to delve deeper into a topic. You can pursue a postgraduate degree if you have a degree in Higher Education. It is not necessary to have a master’s degree to enter such a course, but it is a degree required. At vacancies are, as a rule, lower those of a bachelor’s or a master’s degree. However, the Entry requirements are pretty much the same than for the 2nd cycle. To enter a postgraduate course, the following factors are evaluated: the curriculum vitae, the adequacy of training to the postgraduate area, and academic training (final grade of the degree and other training). 
Top view of group of students sitting together at table. University students doing group study.Also read: Master’s or postgraduate: what to consider before deciding
Graduate: How Much Can It Cost?
In the various higher education institutions in Portugal, postgraduate courses can cost:New University of Lisbon – between 1,400 and 1,800 euros University of Algarve – between 100 euros and 1,250 euros Lisbon Polytechnic – between 1,100 euros and 2,500 euros Polytechnic of Setúbal – between 750 euros and 1,850 euros Polytechnic of Cávado and Ave – between 800 euros and 1,300 euros Coimbra University – between 1,300 euros and 3,000 euros Portuguese Catholic University – between 1,920 euros and 2,560 euros Autonomous University of Lisbon – between 800 euros and 3,900 euros Depending on the institution, if it is college alumnus where you want to do your postgraduate degree, can get a discount in full value. And these total values can be paid in installments. For example, at the Escola Superior de Comunicação Social of the Polytechnic of Lisbon, a postgraduate course worth 1,950 euros, is 1,750 euros for a former student. And it can be paid in 5 instalments, the first installment being higher due to enrollment in the course, paid at the time of registration: 950 euros (for an outside student). And the remaining four installments are 250 euros. These are amounts paid monthly.
Training credit for students
If you need a bank loan so you can pay for the master’s or postgraduate course you want to pursue, there is a training credit for students. this credit can be used in different levels of education: whether postgraduate, masters, specialization, doctoral, MBA and other professional development courses, in Portugal or abroad. In addition to being able to cover tuition and fees, this credit can also be used for associated expenses as necessary material for training, travel, food, among others. The training credit can go from 1,000 to 50,000 eurospayable within a period between two to 10 years, depending on the banking institution. But it usually has a grace period up to four years, in which it pays only the corresponding interest. In this credit, It is possible to have financing up to 100% of the amount requested, through the presentation of proof of expense. So, to benefit from a training credit, you must: have over 18 years old; present a proof of enrollment at a university public or private, inside or outside Portugal; deliver to the bank the responsibility map taken from the Banco de Portugal website and present school results through proof. Read also: Training credit for studying: learn how it works