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Fernando Pessoa University

Porto, PT

A private university named after the famous Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa. Offers programs in health sciences, law, communication, and architecture. Noted for its humanistic approach to education.

Fernando Pessoa University logo

Fernando Pessoa University

About the university

A private university named after the famous Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa. Offers programs in health sciences, law, communication, and architecture. Noted for its humanistic approach to education.

Key information

  • Location: Porto, PT
  • National ranking #18
  • Institution type: private

Popular faculties

  • Health Sciences
  • Law
  • Communication
  • Architecture
  • Psychology

Programs (31)

  • Anthropology
  • Architecture
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Fine Arts
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Journalism and Communication
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Tourism and Hospitality

Student body

  • Total students: 5,000
  • International students: 8%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €300 - €650 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 78%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

  • €2,800 - €6,500 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 65.00%
  • Scholarships available: Merit-based scholarships, need-based tuition reduction
  • Additional costs: Books €150-250/year

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1996
  • Teaching languages: Portuguese
  • Study formats: offline

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