Quick Summary
ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa is a public founded in 1972, located in Lisbon, Portugal. Ranked #751-800 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 10500 students including 22% from outside Portugal. Known for strengths in Business & Management Studies, Sociology, Psychology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 28%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), prime location in central Lisbon, and high employability rates.
Subject Strengths
Business & Management StudiesSociologyPsychologyHospitality & Leisure ManagementArchitecture
Founded1972
TypePublic
Total Students10500
Intl Students22%
Faculty Ratio21.5
CampusUrban
Campus Size12 acres
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationAACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, A3ES
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#751-800
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Executive Education
Programs
25
PhD Programs
5
Online Programs
BRU-IUL (Business), CIES-IUL (Sociology), IT-IUL (Telecommunications), CEI-IUL (International Studies)
Research Centers
High
Research Output
AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, A3ES
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate28%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL85
Min GPA3
GREOptional
GMAT600
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on the Statement of Purpose for PhD applications; international business students should highlight multicultural experiences and GMAT scores.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€6,900/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€10,000/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€5,000/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$108
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€16,900/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Executive Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| International Management | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Economics | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Data Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Sociology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Psychology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Architecture | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$32,000
Average Salary After Graduation
96%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong industry partnerships with Deloitte, KPMG, and EDP.
Industry Connections
Excellent connections with Portuguese and European financial and social sectors.
Notable Alumni
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa (Former Professor), Maria de Lurdes Rodrigues, João Leão
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Access to University Stadium of Lisbon and on-campus fitness facilities.
Student Clubs
Iscte Junior Consulting, AEISCTE, Erasmus Student Network Iscte
Library Resources
Specialized library in social sciences and business, access to B-on and international databases.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Over 450 partnership agreements worldwide.
Summer Programs
Iscte Business School Summer School, Lisbon Winter School in Social Sciences