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Government thaws tuition value from 2027/2028

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Briefings

The Portuguese government announced a plan to increase the value of tuition fees for undergraduate and technical master's programs starting from the 2027/2028 academic year. The new fee structure will be set at the 2026/2027 maximum of 697 euros plus the average inflation rate, replacing the previous frozen rate of 1,067.85 euros. This decision was part of the 2027 State Budget proposal, which also includes significant funding for teacher salaries, school infrastructure, and digital transformation, totaling over 965 million euros.

Key points

• Undergraduate and technical master's tuition fees will increase from 697 euros to 697 euros plus the average inflation rate starting in the 2027/2028 academic year.
• The 2027 State Budget proposal allocates 965.3 million euros for education, with 749.5 million euros specifically for preschool education.

Context

This policy change follows a previous freeze on tuition fees approved in 2026, which was reversed by the opposition. The 2027 budget also includes a 1.5% increase in total education spending, aiming to improve teacher salaries and school infrastructure.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the 2027 State Budget proposal and does not include data on actual implementation, student enrollment numbers, or specific outcomes of the new curriculum.

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