Study Computer Science & IT in Portugal from Vietnam
Reference institution: King Faisal University (KFU / جامعة الملك فيصل) (Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia)
Computer Science & IT is a popular reason students from Vietnam look to Portugal. Whichever university and city you aim for, one thing decides how smoothly you settle in and study: your Portuguese.
King Faisal University (KFU / جامعة الملك فيصل) — based in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia — is in our directory, but its public listing doesn't specifically show computer science & it. For a verified overview see the Computer Science & IT in Portugal from Vietnam guide; here we focus on the Portuguese-language pathway, which applies wherever you study.
The Portuguese-language requirement
Many Portuguese-taught programmes ask for around B1–B2 — that maps to DEPLE (B1) or DIPLE (B2) in the CAPLE suite. Some English-taught master's may not require Portuguese for admission, but you'll still need it for daily life, paperwork and part-time work. Confirm the exact requirement with the specific university and programme.
For computer science, software and IT, a solid B1–B2 lets you follow lectures, write assignments and integrate — aim a level above the minimum if you can.
Using a Portuguese degree back in Vietnam
In Vietnam, recognition of a foreign degree goes through Vietnam National Academic Recognition Information Centre (VN-NARIC), MOET (https://naric.edu.vn). VN-NARIC (under MOET's Department of Quality Management) is the national agency that recognises foreign diplomas.
A common concern for students from Vietnam — "công nhận văn bằng (diploma recognition); recognition for public-sector jobs" — is worth planning early, alongside the language requirement.
Practise for DEPLE (B1) — honestly
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Thinking about staying after your studies?
If you plan to remain in Portugal after graduating, the language also matters for residency and, later, citizenship. CIPLE (A2) is commonly accepted as the Portuguese-language requirement for citizenship and residency. Portugal's nationality rules changed in 2026, so we don't state a fixed number of residency years — always confirm the current requirement with the relevant Portuguese authority (AIMA / IRN). Vietnam restricts dual citizenship — confirm current rules with the authority.
Practise Portuguese with honest readiness.
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Questions
- Do I need Portuguese to study Computer Science & IT in Portugal?
- Usually yes for Portuguese-taught programmes (around B1–B2). English-taught master's may waive it for admission, but you'll still need Portuguese day-to-day. Confirm with the university.
- Will a Portuguese degree be recognised in Vietnam?
- Recognition of a foreign degree in Vietnam goes through Vietnam National Academic Recognition Information Centre (VN-NARIC), MOET. VN-NARIC (under MOET's Department of Quality Management) is the national agency that recognises foreign diplomas. Confirm the current process on the official site (https://naric.edu.vn).
- Which CAPLE level should I aim for?
- Most higher-education programmes sit around DEPLE (B1) to DIPLE (B2). Regulated fields and professional practice may need more. AlmiPortuguese shows an honest per-skill readiness band, not an official score.