A survey by the Coimbra Academic Association (Associação Académica de Coimbra or AAC) reveals that one in four students has considered dropping out due to high living costs. With average room prices reaching 312 euros and studio rents in Lisbon hitting 1,500 euros, students report that accommodation is the primary obstacle to continuing their education.
High costs force students to consider dropping out
Monday, 24 August 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The AAC (Associação Académica de Coimbra) is the student union of the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest and most influential student organizations in Portugal. It represents student interests and manages various cultural and social services, often playing a role in national debates regarding student housing and education policy.
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- Student accommodation rents reach 1,500 euros in Lisboneco.sapo.pt ·
- Coimbra: A quarter of students consider dropping out due to costsobservador.pt ·
- One in four Coimbra students consider dropping out due to costsPortugal Resident ·
- Prices rising, rooms without receipts: “Housing is an obstacle to higher education”publico.pt ·
