In Porto, the Politécnico do Porto’s social services list 2026/2027 residence rooms at €159 to €190 a month per person for students without a social-action scholarship, and €161.14 for scholarship holders, with utilities, internet and laundry not charged separately. The deposit is €110. The University of Porto’s own social services (SASUP) run nine residences for 1,192 students, but I could not find their prices on an official page. This guide sets out the figures I could confirm and what to ask the university.
Details come from the Politécnico do Porto (P.PORTO) social services price table for 2026/2027 and a University of Porto faculty page describing SASUP residences, checked on 8 November 2026. All amounts are in euros.
Politécnico do Porto residences, 2026/2027
| Who you are (monthly, per person) | Single room | Double room | Triple room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship holder (social action) | €161.14 (€193.37 if a single room was requested) | €161.14 | €161.14 |
| Student without a scholarship | €190 | €174 | €159 |
| Student from another higher-education institution | €205 | €190 | €174 |
- Deposit: €110.
- Included: electricity, water, gas, landline, internet and laundry are not charged separately.
- Scholarship rate: based on 30% of the social support index, which the table lists as €537.13. A scholarship holder placed in a single room because other types were unavailable, at the social services’ direction, pays the standard rate.
The table also lists higher rates for staff and visitors, which do not apply to most students. It is framed as a proposal for 2026/2027 and dated as approved by the Social Action Council on 10 September 2026, and the document carries mixed branding (it refers to both P.PORTO and UTPORTO). Confirm with the social services which residences and rates apply to your institution.
University of Porto residences (SASUP)
The School of Economics page says U.Porto’s social services run nine university residences across its three campuses, with room for 1,192 students. Priority goes to scholarship holders who cannot live at home during the year, and some places are reserved for mobility students and other protocols. Residences provide bed linen, towels and self-service laundry. Applications go through the SASUP portal, and the page gives no prices or deadlines, so ask SASUP for the current rate and application dates before you plan your budget.
Private housing
The same page says Porto’s private rental stock has grown with student demand, prices vary by location and conditions, and each student must find private housing themselves. I could not verify current private rents, so I have not quoted any, and I have not ranked neighbourhoods. If you rent privately, view the room in person or on a live video call, get a written contract and never pay before you have one. Before you commit, read our guide to university halls versus private housing, the checklist of what to look for before you sign and our safety guide. For Portugal’s capital, see our Lisbon guide, or browse all student accommodation in Portugal.
FAQs about student accommodation in Porto
How much is a Politécnico do Porto residence?
For 2026/2027 the social services list €159 to €190 a month per person for students without a scholarship, depending on whether the room is single, double or triple. Scholarship holders pay €161.14.
Are bills included?
Electricity, water, gas, landline, internet and laundry are not charged separately, according to the price table.
Is there a deposit?
Yes. The Politécnico do Porto table lists a deposit of €110.
How many University of Porto residence places are there?
A U.Porto faculty page says nine residences with capacity for 1,192 students, with priority for scholarship holders who cannot live at home.
Do residences provide bedding?
The U.Porto page says SASUP residences provide bed linen and towels, plus self-service laundry.
Sources
- Politécnico do Porto social services: residence price table (2026-2027)
- University of Porto, School of Economics: accommodation in Porto
All checked 8 November 2026.
