Lusíada University (Lisbon/Portugal) - Reduction/ exemption from tuition fees

Reduction or exemption from tuition fees at Lusíada University

At Lusíada University in Lisbon, you will be awarded a partial reduction or a full exemption from your tuition fees if you cannot afford the fees. There is no fixed amount. The university assesses your situation and decides on a case-by-case basis which part of the fees you will no longer have to pay. The money comes from the university’s own scholarship programme, which ensures that no student has to drop out of their studies due to a lack of funds.

Who can apply

• University: You are studying at Lusíada University in Lisbon.
• Degree level: You are enrolled on a technical specialisation programme, a Bachelor’s degree programme (Licenciatura), an integrated Master’s programme or a Master’s degree programme. You do not yet hold a higher education qualification.
• Financial need: You are unable to cover your tuition fees on your own.
• State grant first: You have already applied for the state study grant from the DGES (the Portuguese authority for higher education) and your application has been rejected.
• Nationality: Open to all nationalities, including students from Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP).
• Field of study: Open to all subjects.
• Change in circumstances: You can also submit an application if your financial situation deteriorates significantly during the academic year.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via the Office for Social Work (Gabinete de Acção Social) at Lusíada University in Lisbon. Students from Portuguese-speaking African countries must submit their applications within 15 days of enrolment. All others must submit their applications within 15 days of the publication of the DGES funding decision. The applications are then assessed by a selection panel.