University tuition fees to rise with inflation from the 2027/28 academic year. Students protest

University tuition fees for undergraduate degrees will be adjusted based on inflation starting in the 2027/28 academic year, ending a seven-year freeze. To accompany this change, the government plans to increase budget transfers to higher education institutions by 47 million euros.

Why it mattersIf you are a student or a parent planning for university expenses in Portugal, prepare for higher tuition costs starting in the 2027/28 academic year.

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