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Study Tourism in Portugal

Tourism and hospitality programmes cover travel and hotel management, destination development, event management and sustainable tourism in one of the world’s largest industries.

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Study Tourism in Portugal – facts and figures

In Portugal, 12 universities and colleges offer 21 Tourism programmes: 9 Bachelor, 6 Master and 3 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Aveiro, Leiria, Lisboa and Vila Real. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Aveiro, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria and Universidade de Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro.

Degrees in Tourism

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Tourism builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Tourism, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Tourism programmes?

The directory lists 21 Tourism programmes at 12 institutions in Portugal. Popular cities include Aveiro, Leiria and Lisboa.

How long does it take to study Tourism?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Tourism programmes in Portugal?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Aveiro, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Universidade de Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Coimbra College of Education (ESEC) and Instituto Politécnico de Beja.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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