Student city guide
Study in Lisbon
This guide explains student life in Lisbon, Portugal, including an estimated monthly student budget of $847, Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters., Residence Visa for Study Purposes (D4 Visa) guidance, 13 universities. Explore verified details for Portugal below.
Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $847
- Climate
- Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
- Safety score
- 85/100
- English friendliness
- 75%
- Student visa
- Residence Visa for Study Purposes (D4 Visa)
- Work while studying
- International higher education students with a residence permit can work in Portugal subject to notifying immigration authorities (AIMA); typically this means part-time during term and full-time during holidays.
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$435
- Food$261
- Transport$41
- Leisure$110
Rent is for The average estimated cost of renting a single room (300-450 EUR) rather than a full studio, as published by the Universidade de Lisboa.
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- Very safe and welcoming environment for international students
- Lower officially published cost of living than many Western European capitals
- Sunny, mild Mediterranean climate year-round
- English is widely spoken among the younger population and academics
Considerations
- Public administration and immigration processes (AIMA) can be highly bureaucratic and slow
- University-published estimates lag behind the recent and rapid hikes in the private rental market
- Securing affordable student housing is highly competitive and often requires booking well in advance
Student housing in Lisbon
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