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Instituto Superior Técnico

Lisbon, PT · Ranking #448

The School of Engineering, Science, Technology and Architecture of the University of Lisbon. Portugal's top engineering and technology school, consistently ranked among the best in Europe for STEM.

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Instituto Superior Técnico

About the university

The School of Engineering, Science, Technology and Architecture of the University of Lisbon. Portugal's top engineering and technology school, consistently ranked among the best in Europe for STEM.

Key information

  • Location: Lisbon, PT
  • Ranking #448
  • QS #448
  • National ranking #2
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics

Programs (34)

  • Anthropology
  • Architecture
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Fine Arts
  • History
  • Industrial Engineering
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Tourism and Hospitality

Student body

  • Total students: 11,000
  • International students: 20%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €400 - €900 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 95%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 3.5

Tuition costs

  • €697 - €1,500 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 30.00%
  • Scholarships available: Merit scholarships, tech industry partnerships, Erasmus+ grants
  • Additional costs: Materials €300-600/year, lab fees €100-200/year

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1911
  • Teaching languages: Portuguese, English
  • Study formats: offline, hybrid

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