Access to information and protection of communications in a global and technological world are admittedly crucial for economic and social progress, and for the sovereignty of States. National and international institutions for the regulation, monitoring and implementation of strategies for Cyberspace have been created, as well as the development of critical infrastructures, where qualified professionals work in both the technical and academic and scientific fields, who sought to complement their training with this 2nd Study cycle.
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Review the official Universidade de Lisboa - Instituto Superior Técnico page and confirm entry requirements for Information Security and Cyberspace Law.
Gather transcripts, certificates, passport, CV, and any language documents required by the programme.
Complete the official application and submit before the confirmed closing date.
📅 Deadline: 2026-05-22
Monitor the institution portal for ranking, document requests, and admission decisions.
After admission, plan tuition payment, housing, visa, and enrollment documentation.
No scholarships in our catalog match this program yet. Here's how funding works for this type of program.
Portuguese public universities charge €697–7,000/year for international students — significantly cheaper than the UK or US. Several scholarships target African and Portuguese-speaking country students specifically.
Fully funded scholarships for students from developing countries, including many African nations. Portugal is an eligible destination.
Aga Khan FoundationThe Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude offers scholarships for students from Portuguese-speaking countries (PALOP) — Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé.
IPDJ ScholarshipsPortugal has bilateral scholarship agreements with many African countries. Check with your home country's ministry of education for Portugal-specific programs.
Universidade de Lisboa - Instituto Superior Técnico may offer merit-based scholarships or tuition reductions for high-achieving international students. Contact their international office.
What you can earn and how long you can stay after graduation.
What happens after you graduate
Work while studying
20 hrs/week
Up to 20 hours/week during term. Full-time during holidays. Work permit included in student visa.
Student pay rate
€5.42/hour
Based on national minimum wage (€820/month). Most student jobs in Lisbon pay €5–€8/hour.
Stay after graduation
12 months
Job Seeker Visa (Visto de Procura de Trabalho) — One-year permit to find employment after graduation. Portugal is part of Schengen — you can travel freely across Europe during this period.
Path to residency
5 years
Permanent residency after 5 years of legal residence. Portugal's Golden Visa and D7 visa also offer alternative pathways.
Average graduate salary
€18,000/year
Average starting salary. Lisbon and Porto tech sectors average €25,000–€35,000. Lower than northern Europe but cost of living is significantly lower.
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