Portugal Study Abroad Questions

At the University of Aveiro, a bachelor's degree usually takes 3 years or 180 ECTS, a master's usually takes 1 to 2 years or 90 to 120 ECTS, and a PhD usually takes 3 to 4 years. Professionally oriented CTeSP diplomas generally last around 2 years.

The University of Aveiro campus includes a sports pavilion, fitness room, athletics track, football field and squash courts, along with a health centre and student-support services. Libraries, labs and year-round cultural and sports activities add to student life, though residence places can be limited.

For Computer Engineering at the University of Aveiro through the National admission route, the entrance formula is 50% secondary school average and 50% admission test grade. Applicants should aim for a minimum classification of 95 out of 200, and requirements differ by programme.

Non-EU students at the University of Aveiro typically need a valid passport, an admission letter, proof of accommodation and funds, and the visa form and photographs. Travel insurance and a criminal record certificate are typically required for the visa; academic documents are mainly for admission, not the visa file.

International students apply to the University of Aveiro through a web-based application with academic, identification and language documents. You choose a programme, check eligibility, prepare documents, submit the form and fee, wait for a decision, accept the offer, then apply for a Portugal student visa.

A software developer in Portugal has an approximate annual salary of EUR 28,000 to 51,000. Actual pay depends on the job type, experience, company, location and industry, and the University of Aveiro does not guarantee campus placement with any specific employer.

International applicants to the University of Aveiro pay an application fee of EUR 70. The fee is non-refundable and is charged separately from tuition, so it does not count towards your yearly tuition bill if you are admitted and enrol.

The University of Aveiro Incentive Scholarship for 1st cycle international students is for full-time students with a classification of 16/20 or equivalent. It covers the gap between the international tuition rate and EUR 1,000, and renewal needs full-time registration and academic progress.