Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (NOVA)
Portugal's most international, modern university: home to Nova School of Business & Economics (Nova SBE) on the Carcavelos coast, globally ranked by the Financial Times.
| Type & Founding | Public foundation university (established 1973) |
|---|---|
| Business School Ranking (FT 2025) | Nova SBE: Top 15 European Business Schools · Triple Crown Accredited (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB) |
| Tuition (EU / National) | €697 / year (undergraduate public courses) |
| Tuition (Non-EU International) | €3,500 – €7,500 / year (Nova SBE undergraduate €7,500 / yr; Masters up to €12,500) |
| Key Schools & Units | Nova SBE (Economics & Management), NOVA IMS (Data & AI), NOVA School of Law, NMS (Medicine) |
| Campuses | Campolide (Lisbon centre), Carcavelos (Ocean campus), Caparica (Science & Tech FCT) |
Nova SBE: Global Business Education on the Oceanfront
Founded in 1973 as a reform-minded institution, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa has established itself as Portugal’s most internationally oriented public university. Its flagship business school, Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE), relocated in 2018 to a state-of-the-art beachside campus in Carcavelos (Cascais municipality). Nova SBE holds the prestigious 'Triple Crown' accreditation and ranks among the top 15 European business schools in the Financial Times rankings.
English-Taught Bachelor's and Master's Degrees
Unlike traditional universities where undergraduate degrees are strictly Portuguese, Nova SBE delivers its Bachelor’s programs in Economics and Management entirely in English. In addition, NOVA IMS specializes in high-demand Master’s degrees in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Business Analytics taught 100% in English.
Location: Carcavelos Coast & Central Lisbon Campuses
Students at Nova SBE enjoy an oceanfront lifestyle 500 meters from Carcavelos surf beach, with direct train connections to Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) and Cascais. The central Campolide campus houses the Law School and Information Management School directly next to Parque Eduardo VII.
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