Does University of Porto offer scholarships to international students?
Yes, but the type matters. International students can access some merit, scientific, mobility and external funding.
Can international students receive SASUP study scholarships?
Not if they hold International Student Status; U.Porto explicitly excludes them from SASUP social-support scholarships.
Is there one fully funded U.Porto scholarship?
No. Funding varies by award and student status.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
A broad university funding portfolio. International students should focus on merit, scientific, mobility and external awards rather than assuming access to Portuguese social-support scholarships.
Other verified benefits
Merit scholarships reward outstanding academic performance after enrolment; U.Porto also advertises scientific scholarships, mobility opportunities and partner/external support.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
International Student Status holders are explicitly excluded from SASUP study scholarships. There is no universal U.Porto full scholarship for all international students.
Who is eligible to apply?
Depends on the funding route. Merit scholarships require outstanding performance after enrolment, while scientific and mobility grants have separate project/programme criteria.
International students can apply to U.Porto degree programmes, but SASUP social-support scholarship eligibility is restricted by nationality/status rules and excludes International Student Status holders.
Eligible countries
International applicants can access selected merit, scientific, mobility and external funding, but International Student Status holders are excluded from SASUP social-support scholarships.
Language requirements
Selected U.Porto programme requirements apply.
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
- Research proposal
- CV or résumé
How do you apply?
- Apply to the relevant U.Porto programme.
- Check your student-status eligibility before relying on any scholarship.
- Use U.Porto's scholarship/funding page to identify merit, scientific or external awards.
- Apply separately where required.
Frequently asked questions
Can international students get University of Porto scholarships?
Yes, but not every category. International students can pursue merit, scientific, mobility and external funding opportunities, while ordinary International Student Status holders are excluded from SASUP social-support study scholarships.