Studying in Portugal

A university experience with European quality, mild climate and zero stress.

Portugal is one of the most popular destinations for Italian students who want to experience an international university course, without sacrificing academic quality and the possibility of returning to Italy.
With Study with Athena, you can enroll in degree courses recognized throughout Europe, without entrance tests and with maximum bureaucratic support.

Whether you want to become a doctor, physiotherapist, psychologist, nurse or architect, here you will find modern faculties, trained teachers and the possibility of studying also in Italian or English, depending on the course.

📚 Why choose Portugal

✨ No entrance test
✨ Courses in English, Italian or Portuguese
✨ Qualified universities and modern structures
✨ Internships in Italy for many healthcare courses
✨ Affordable costs compared to other European countries
✨ Possibility of returning to Italy from the second year with validation of CFU

Portugal is perfect for those who want an international but welcoming environment, with lively, student-friendly cities.

📍 Where to study

The main university cities where Study with Athena can support you are:

  • Porto – Cultural capital of the North, modern and inspiring

  • Lisbon – The city of light, cosmopolitan and full of opportunities

  • Coimbra – Historic university headquarters among the oldest in Europe

Here you can study in stimulating environments, in contact with students from all over Europe.

🎓 Active university courses in Portugal

Here are some of the most requested courses in collaboration with our partner universities:

  • Medicine and Surgery

  • Physiotherapy (4 years)

  • Nursing

  • Psychology

  • Pharmacy

  • Veterinary

  • Architecture and Engineering

  • Education and Training Sciences

  • Economics and Business

All qualifications are valued at European level and perfectly recognized in Italy.

📂 Required documents

To enroll in a degree course in Portugal, simply contact us and send us:

  • Identity card and tax code

  • European birth certificate

  • 5-year high school report cards

  • High school diploma

  • 4 passport photos

  • Possible graduation parchment

We take care of translation, legalization, declaration of value and management of university practices.

🙌 Our support? Always with you.

With Study with Athena you have access to:

✔️ Personalized advice on the most suitable course for you
✔️ Recognition of previous credits and possibility of transfer to Italy
✔️ Personal tutor in Italy and on site
✔️ Support in finding accommodation, visas and transportation
✔️ Assistance in choosing the language of study (Italian, English or Portuguese)

✈️ Ready to study in Portugal?

Whether you want to start a new path or return to Italy after the first year, Study with Athena accompanies you step by step, without worries.

The advantages of studying with us

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Free return to Italy
After one year, and thanks to European directives, if you wish, you will have the opportunity to continue your studies at an Italian university, enrolling in any faculty of medicine. This includes the validation and recognition of credits for exams taken abroad, with our support.
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Dedicated Study with Athena tutor
We will always be present during your academic years and ready to meet all your needs, personally handling the bureaucratic aspects. This way, you can pursue your studies peacefully, expanding your knowledge and enjoying life abroad.

I am Aurora Brinda, founder of Study with Athena.

I have a degree in Economics and Business, Nursing and Dentistry, I collaborate with universities and companies throughout Europe. I founded Study with Athena with the aim of offering Italian, European and non-European students and teachers the opportunity to pursue the desired academic path without worries both in Italy and abroad. My team and I are always on the front lines in guiding and supporting students and teachers at every stage of the journey: from identifying universities to preparing for selection tests, from carrying out bureaucratic procedures to providing constant support throughout the course of study.

Study abroad with Study with Athena

Study with Athena is the agency that helps you make your academic dreams come true, in Italy and abroad. Forget bureaucracy, confusion and endless waits: we take care of everything, from the first click to the day of graduation.

We are experts in guiding you towards the degree, qualification or specialization you are looking for, with tailor-made courses, selected universities and Italian tutors always at your side.

Our numbers speak for themselves

+10 years of experience

We have been doing this job for a lifetime (the academic one!). For more than 10 years we have been helping students and teachers find the right path, in the right place. And yes, we know how to do it. 😉

+600 satisfied students per year

Every year over 600 people choose Study with Athena to change their life, graduate, qualify or specialize. And you, what are you waiting for? 👩‍🎓

+50 active academic courses

From medicine to education, engineering to psychology, we have over 50 academic paths to choose from. The hard part? Just deciding where to start! 📚