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NOVA University Lisbon

Lisbon, PT · Ranking #421

A modern research university with international orientation, housing the top-ranked NOVA School of Business and Economics. Known for law, social sciences, medicine, and business.

NOVA University Lisbon logo

NOVA University Lisbon

About the university

A modern research university with international orientation, housing the top-ranked NOVA School of Business and Economics. Known for law, social sciences, medicine, and business.

Key information

  • Location: Lisbon, PT
  • Ranking #421
  • QS #421
  • THE #451
  • National ranking #4
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Business
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Social Sciences
  • Sciences and Technology

Programs (29)

  • Architecture
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Dentistry
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Fine Arts
  • History
  • International Relations
  • International Business
  • Journalism and Communication
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Student body

  • Total students: 20,000
  • International students: 25%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €400 - €850 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 91%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL
  • GMAT (for MBA)

Minimum GPA: 3.2

Tuition costs

  • €697 - €2,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 38.00%
  • Scholarships available: Merit scholarships, Erasmus+, NOVA scholarships for international students
  • Additional costs: Books €200-400/year, materials €100-200/year

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1973
  • Teaching languages: Portuguese, English
  • Study formats: offline, hybrid, online

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