Quick Summary
Private in Lisbon, Portugal — Universidade Católica Portuguesa, est. 1967. Ranked #901-950 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 19500 students including 22% from outside Portugal. Known for strengths in Business and Management, Theology, Law, it maintains an acceptance rate of 35%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Top-tier global business school rankings, ethical foundation, and high employability in the European market.
Subject Strengths
Business and ManagementTheologyLawSocial SciencesEconomics
Founded1967
TypePrivate
Total Students19500
Intl Students22%
Faculty Ratio14
CampusUrban
Campus SizeMulti-campus
Affiliated HospitalsHospital da Luz, Hospital de Santa Maria
AccreditationAACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown), A3ES
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#901-950
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#351-400
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#701-800
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Executive Education, Summer Schools
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
CUBE (Católica Lisbon Research Unit in Business and Economics), CECC (Research Centre for Communication and Culture), CIEP
Research Centers
High
Research Output
AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown), A3ES
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate35%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMAT600
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high national exam scores for undergraduate and strong professional experience or GMAT for the Business School.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€6,000/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€10,000/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€11,000/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$160
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€17,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$3,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Executive Education, Summer Schools programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| International MSc in Management | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Medicine | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Nursing | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Philosophy | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$48,000
Average Salary After Graduation
96%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementExcellent
Industry Connections
Strong links with McKinseyBCGDeloitteBNP Paribasand major Portuguese banks.
Notable Alumni
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Durão Barroso, António Horta-Osório
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Available
Student Clubs
Academic Associations, Católica Porto Business School Student Union, Sports Clubs
Library Resources
John Paul II University Library, extensive digital repositories
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Global Exchange Program
Summer Programs
Available