Quick Summary
Public in Lisbon, Portugal — Universidade Nova de Lisboa, est. 1973. Ranked #388 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 21326 students including 21% from outside Portugal. Known for strengths in Management, Economics, Data Science, it maintains an acceptance rate of 30%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is Portugal's most modern and internationally oriented public university, featuring a world-class business school and high research impact.
Subject Strengths
ManagementEconomicsData ScienceMedical SciencesSocial SciencesEngineeringArts and Humanities
Founded1973
TypePublic
Total Students21326
Intl Students21%
Faculty Ratio13.8
CampusUrban/Decentralized
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsHospital de Santa Marta, Hospital Dona Estefânia, Hospital Curry Cabral, CUF Tejo
AccreditationA3ES, AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown for Nova SBE)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#388
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#351-400
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#501-600
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelors, Masters, PhD, Executive Education, Summer Schools
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
ITQB NOVA, CEDOC, IPRI, NOVA IMS Research Center, Champalimaud Center (Partner)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
A3ES, AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown for Nova SBE)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate30%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GREOptional (Recommended for SBE Graduate programs)
GMATRequired for some Nova SBE Masters and MBA
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · May 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high academic grades for domestic entry. For International students at Nova SBE, a strong CV, extracurriculars, and GMAT/GRE scores are vital.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€3,500/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€10,000/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€6,000/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$110
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€13,600/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$2,750
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelors, Masters, PhD, Executive Education, Summer Schools programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| International Management | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Finance | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Data Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Medicine | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Communications | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$38,000
Average Salary After Graduation
94%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh (Dedicated Career Services in each school)
Industry Connections
SantanderGalpEDPDeloitteMcKinsey & CompanyVodafone
Notable Alumni
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa (President of Portugal), Teresa Patrício Gouveia, Pedro Passos Coelho
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Yes (NOVA Sports, Stadiums and Multi-sport courts in Campolide and Almada)
Student Clubs
Nova SBE Student Council, Erasmus Student Network (ESN), Tuna Académica
Library Resources
9 Faculty libraries, extensive digital database access, NOVA Research Portal
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Santander Universities, Mobile UNL, CEMS
Summer Programs
Available