study in portugal

Why Study in Portugal

Portugal is located in the western end of Europe. It is a small country that borders the Atlantic Ocean with favorable climate. One of the most popular destinations for students who go for an Erasmus exchange programme, and international students in general, Portugal is a fascinating country with an interesting history. The government of Portugal has in recent years put appropriate regulations to ensure that learners in Portugal get the best education available. Here are some reasons that why study in Portugal.

Good Quality Education:

All over the country you’ll find universities with excellent track records and reputations. Just to count a few: the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa earned a place in the QS ranking of the world’s top 50 universities under 50 years old, the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) has a world-class Masters in Management, and the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto (FAUP) has been a leading European architecture school for decades. Portugal has one of the oldest universities in the world, dated from 1290. This is University of Coimbra and is known to have some of the best academic programmes in the world in fields like law, sociology and philosophy.

Friendly Nation:

Portuguese people are known for their hospitality and authenticity. And abroad, they have been recognized as the friendliest European people for foreigners. When you arrive in Portugal, you soon realize how easy it is to communicate, live and make affective bonds with the Portuguese. According to a study of InterNations, who has interviewed 14 thousand people in 191 countries, Portugal is the 10th friendliest nation in the world.

Coastline:

With over 700 miles of coastline, Portugal is a dream for those who love the ocean—and it’s never too far away.  Dramatic beaches.  Fairytale cliffs.  Untouched Atlantic landscapes.  It’s worth a visit to see just its sheer beauty, also you can do scuba diving, surging, body boarding and yachting.

Low-Cost Living:

This is the cheapest country in Western Europe is Portugal. Lisbon, its capital is amongst Europe’s cheapest cities. Studying in this country is cheap compare to other European countries. If you have a tighter budget, this is the perfect education center. If you get a free day from school, you can visit any city in the country for a daytrip and be back in time for school next day. Or you can get to know the country a lot better in a weekend.

Great Weather:

Portugal has a Mediterranean climate with long and hot summer seasons and short and rainy winters. That means that summers averages are around 25°C (78°F), but they often get higher, while in the winter, you would experience temperatures of around 16°C (61°F). So there is basically no winter, just spring and summer. Portugal’s climate is just an additional benefit that makes everyone love this country and feel they are on a constant holiday.

Opportunity to learn Portuguese Language:

The most widely spoken language in the South hemisphere is Portuguese and it is a mother tongue in the five continents, an achievement matched only by the English language. According to the “Economic Potential of the Portuguese Language”, Portuguese is the 4th most widely spoken language in the world (with 261 million speakers), the 5th most used language in the Internet and the 3rd most used in Facebook. Portuguese is also the first foreign language in teaching systems all over the world.

Job opportunities:

Studying in Portugal is perfect for gaining access to opportunities like employment and internships. Some Portuguese companies absorb students studying in Portuguese universities and this is a great boost in a person’s career.

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