Scholarships and Funding at the University of Porto for International Students

The University of Porto offers a variety of financial support options (scholarships) to ensure equal access to its courses and to reward exceptional academic achievements. These include SASUP Scholarships, Merit Scholarships, Scientific Scholarships, and other forms of support.

SASUP Scholarships at the University of Porto

If you are enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Integrated Master’s programme at U.Porto, you can apply for a study scholarship offered by the Social Support Services of the University of Porto (SASUP). These scholarships consist of a monthly cash payment intended to contribute to costs related to attending the course.

Portuguese and European Union nationals, stateless persons and nationals of countries that have cooperation protocols that foresee the reciprocal application of this benefit are eligible for this scholarships (students with the International Student Status are excluded). The scholarship is granted and renewed annually, with deadlines and application results published on the SASUP website.

• Application Deadline: Annually, with specific deadlines on the SASUP website.
• Award Details: Monthly cash payments to help cover course-related costs.
• Eligible Fields: All fields.
• Type: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Integrated Master’s Scholarships.
• Eligibility: Portuguese and EU nationals, stateless persons, and nationals of countries with cooperation protocols. Excludes students with International Student Status.
• Selection: Based on financial need, with annual renewal.
• Eligible Countries: Portugal, EU countries, and countries with specific cooperation protocols.
• Location: University of Porto.
• Benefit: Monthly cash payments.
• Duration: Annual, renewable.
• Application: Apply online via the SASUP website.
• Details: SASUP Website

Merit Scholarships at the University of Porto

Merit scholarships are awarded every year to the U.Porto students with the best academic results. These scholarships are a cash prize for students enrolled in Bachelor’s, Master’s and Integrated Master’s programmes who display exceptional academic achievement, regardless of their socio-economic situation.

• Application Deadline: Annually.
• Award Details: Cash prizes for exceptional academic achievement.
• Eligible Fields: All fields.
• Type: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Integrated Master’s Scholarships.
• Eligibility: Students enrolled in Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Integrated Master’s programmes at U.Porto.
• Selection: Based on academic performance.
• Eligible Countries: All countries.
• Location: University of Porto.
• Benefit: Cash prize.
• Duration: One-time award.
• Application: Automatically considered based on academic results.
• Details: Merit Scholarships Regulation

Scientific Scholarships at the University of Porto

U.Porto awards undergraduate research scholarships and research scholarships for Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral students. These scholarships are aimed at scientific training in research projects or institutions of science and technology, in Portugal.

As a rule, the scholarship duration is annual and extendable up to three years and cannot be awarded for periods of less than three consecutive months.

• Application Deadline: Annually.
• Award Details: Support for scientific training in research projects or institutions of science and technology in Portugal.
• Eligible Fields: All fields related to research projects.
• Type: Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral Research Scholarships.
• Eligibility: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral students at U.Porto.
• Selection: Based on research projects and academic performance.
• Eligible Countries: All countries.
• Location: Portugal.
• Benefit: Financial support for scientific training.
• Duration: Annual, extendable up to three years.
• Application: Details provided by respective research projects or institutions.
• Details: U.Porto Research Scholarships

Other Forms of Support

• Application Deadline: Varies by support type.
• Award Details: Includes the Social Support Fund for students in temporary financial difficulty and various scholarships from external institutions and government entities.
• Eligible Fields: All fields.
• Type: Various scholarships and funds.
• Eligibility: Students not eligible for SASUP scholarships, students in financial difficulty, and students from specific countries (e.g., Portuguese-Speaking African Countries).
• Selection: Varies by support type and institution.
• Eligible Countries: Varies by support type.
• Location: University of Porto and other institutions.
• Benefit: Financial support and scholarships.
• Duration: Varies by support type.
• Application: Check specific requirements from respective institutions and programs.
• Details: Visit the respective institution’s website for detailed information.