AN INSIGHT ON PORTUGAL HIGHER EDUCATION
Posted date: 02 Mar 2021
The Portuguese State Guards are surrounded by land and water and are famous for its outstanding climate conditions, lively Mediterranean environment and rich history in the Westernmost European area. Portugal is a simple and straightforward state which is a leading representative of the EU with a history and cultural heritage.
Portugal is famous for its hospitality and authenticity. And they were recognized internationally as the most friendly European foreigner people. When you come to Portugal, you soon realize how easy it is to interact and build relations with the Portugese community and its people. While living costs in the last decade have increased considerably, Portugal remains less expensive than other countries in Western and Northern Europe.In comparison with other European countries, studying is also cheaper in this country. This is the perfect educational destination, if you have a tighter budget as it is attractive and accessible for foreign students in Europe. In Portugal, higher education is divided between public and private institutions, universities and polytechnics and focuses generally on theory and research.A total of 47 universities, 74 polytechnics and 6 police and military academies are located in the westernmost country in Europe. While national and international students appreciate university degrees more, the practical side of teaching focuses on polytechnics. As there is an increase in the number of Masters Degree programmes in English, Portugal is slowly but steadily becoming a key international student destination.
More students from all over the world have been registered here because of the extensive study opportunities in English and the affordable tuition and living costs! Some Portuguese companies absorb students from Portuguese colleges, which further promotes the student community in choosing the country. Studying in Portugal is a great way to explore your academic and career prospects and gain some insights into the rich culture and heritage of the country along the way!
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