Portugal is one of the most wanted destinations for international students. For students from the European Union and for students outside the European Union, the country is equally attractive. Hight quality of education, lower costs compared to the rest of Europe and a very friendly climate is what calls the students to Portugal every start of the annual semester.

If your intention is becoming an international student in Portugal, the first step is to choose the university and the course of your preference. International students are accepted in all of levels of education, but definitely the most wanted courses are the bachelors, master's and the PHD's.

After choose the course and the university, or at least have a list of option, it's important to evaluate the costs. Prices vary widely by college, even within the same university each course has different prices for international students. Evaluate the costs of the intended university it's important, but you'll also have to consider the costs of living in cities. In larger cities, it's more expensive to live.

The application process normally begin at January. The universities frequently have 3 calls on the year, until the vacancies ended. It's important to have in mind that the ideal time to apply is on the first call, still in January/February, until the result comes out you will have about 6 months to apply for the visa. Avoid leaving it to the last minute.

Regarding the student visa for Portugal, it's mandatory for students accepted in a higher education institution or in a higher professional training course in Portugal. This visa is for people who want to study (secondary or superior) or do a specialization, such as a postgraduate, master's or doctorate degree in Portugal.

The study visa in Portugal is mandatory for those who don't have a European Union nationality.

There are two types:

Temporary: for courses longer than 3 months and less than 1 year

Residency: for courses longer than 12 months

This visa allows students to apply for a residence permit to legally reside in Portugal during the period of their studies. The main document will be the acceptance letter from the university. However, other requirements must be met.

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