Bachelor's
UA Incentive Scholarship (Bachelor's)
Tuition cut to EUR 1,000 (grade 16+ of 20)
UA
University of Aveiro
Aveiro, Portugal
"A research university in the canal city of Aveiro"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#419 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year
About University of Aveiro
The University of Aveiro (UA) is a public research university founded in 1973, in the canal city of Aveiro on Portugal's Atlantic coast. It also provides polytechnic education and has about 12,000 students. UA is strong in science, technology, engineering and telecommunications, and offers an incentive scholarship that cuts international tuition to EUR 1,000 for eligible students.
Rankings & Recognition
#419
Ranked #419 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#425 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
Public foundation regime university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
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Key Facts
1973
Founded
approx. 12,000
Total Students
Aveiro, Atlantic coast
Location
Popular Programs
Engineering
Science
Telecommunications
Computer Science
Management
Health Sciences
Application Details
Application Route
Online (special international call)
Intakes
September
2026/27 Call
Phase 1 announced
Standardized Test Requirements
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English / Portuguese proof
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Varies by programme |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
82%
I-20 Processing
Student residence visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
1 year job-seeking permit
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Tuition cut to EUR 1,000
Career Outcomes
3%
Placement Ratio
1 year
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Campus & Location
UA's campus is in Aveiro, a canal city on the Portuguese coast about 70 km south of Porto.
Campus Details
Aveiro
campus
about
12000 students
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student residences and private flats
Dining
University canteens and cafes
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Erasmus events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
approx. 12,000
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Bachelor's (intl.)
EUR 3,500-5,000 / year
Tuition - Master's (intl.)
EUR 3,500-5,000 / year
With incentive scholarship
EUR 1,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
UA admits international students in September through a special competition with several phases. The 2026/27 first-phase announcement is on the UA website.
Scholarships at University of Aveiro
2 scholarships available
Master's
UA Incentive Scholarship (Master's)
Tuition cut to EUR 1,000 (grade 14+ of 20)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary-school diploma under international student status. Full-time students with grade 16/20 can get the incentive scholarship.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree. Students entering with grade 14/20 or more can apply for the incentive scholarship (10% of places).
English Proficiency
English / Portuguese proof
Varies by programmeRequired Documents
Passport copy
Secondary school certificate / degree
Academic transcripts
Language proof (English / Portuguese)
Motivation letter
CV
Passport photo
Application fee receipt
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme on ua.pt.
2
Apply online
Apply under international student status on the university portal.
3
Pay application fee
Pay the non-refundable application fee.
4
Results
Wait for the selection results of your application phase.
5
Enrol & pay
Accept the place and pay registration and the first tuition instalment.
6
Visa & arrival
Apply for a Portuguese study residence visa, then get your residence permit.
Campus & Location
UA's campus is in Aveiro, a canal city on the Portuguese coast about 70 km south of Porto.
Foundation
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University of Aveiro
📍 Aveiro
Foundation
Start@UA (international foundation course)
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