Worldway Comprehensive Report: According to Portuguese news reports, tuition fees for undergraduate programs at Portuguese public universities will decrease in the next academic year (starting this September). This is the second time in the last 10 years that public universities in Portugal have lowered tuition fees. Considering the average annual inflation rate in 2015, tuition fees for Portuguese universities for the 2015-2016 academic year will be reduced by 4.37 euros. This means that starting this September, the maximum annual tuition fee for an undergraduate program at a Portuguese public university will be only 1063.48 euros, which is a great educational benefit for the children of investors who immigrate to Portugal.
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Since 2003, the Portuguese Higher Education Funding Act has stipulated maximum tuition fee values, which are updated based on the average annual inflation rate of the previous year. Currently, the minimum tuition fee for Portuguese public universities is equivalent to 1.3 times the national minimum wage. After the maximum and minimum tuition fees are set, each university and polytechnic institute will decide the tuition fees to be charged on their own. This is usually decided at the university's general council meeting in May.
Tuition fees are currently the main source of income for Portuguese higher education institutions. However, considering the financial difficulties of some students, some universities have chosen not to change their maximum tuition fee standards.
The quality of education in Portugal is recognized worldwide. Many of Worldway's Portuguese clients have stated that the ability for their children to enjoy the level of higher education in the European Union in Portugal is one of the main reasons for immigrating to Portugal. Worldway's Portuguese immigration experts explain that holders of Portuguese temporary residence permits can enjoy national treatment in Portuguese public school education. Compared to the United States and the United Kingdom, international schools are more affordable. Many private universities in Portugal adopt international teaching methods and have joint programs with countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Switzerland, allowing students to receive dual degrees upon graduation. Graduates from Portuguese higher education institutions have a high degree of internationalization and are widely welcomed by employers.
As a leading institution in Portuguese investment immigration, Worldway has always been innovating and improving to be an industry pioneer, and is the only Chinese immigration agency with an independent office in Portugal. In 2014, Worldway's European customer service was fully upgraded. In addition to providing clients with services such as site visits, property purchases, banking business, relevant legal consultations, and immigration procedures, it has extended to assisting clients in providing comprehensive property management and facility management. To date, Worldway has successfully assisted hundreds of Chinese investors in completing their investments in Portugal and obtaining immigration status. Worldway has won countless praises and a good reputation for its professional, efficient, and all-around services. For more information on Portuguese immigration, please call our domestic immigration hotline at 400-138-2929.
