Healthcare and emergencies
Health risks in Portugal are minimal. Tap water is safe to drink and restaurants are kept to strict standards of health and hygiene.
As with any other international travel, you should always carry a copy of your health insurance certificate or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
On-campus clinic
The SAMS Clinic in the corner of the Central Yard offers a variety of clinical appointments and tests.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 8am to 8pm
Telephone: +351 21 041 6370
Emergency services
The emergency number in Portugal is 112. Calls are free from all mobiles and landlines.
The non-emergency number for the police is (+351) 21 432 16 34.
The closest emergency health services to Iscte are:
Hospital de Santa Maria
Metro to Cidade Universitária
Buses 35, 701, 732, 738, 755 and 768
Telephone (+351) 21 780 5000
Alvalade Health Centre
Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm
Metro to Alvalade or buses 21, 735 and 755