ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
Lisbon, Portugal
"A Lisbon university institute for business, social sciences and technology"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#711 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year
About ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon is a public university established in 1972, focused on business, social sciences, technology and architecture. It has about 9,100 students, including around 1,400 international students, and offers several English-taught master's programmes, some as joint degrees with foreign partners. Like the University of Porto and the University of Aveiro, it works under the foundation regime, which gives it more administrative autonomy.
Rankings & Recognition
#711
Ranked #711-720 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#851-900 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
Public foundation regime university
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Key Facts
1972
Established
approx. 9,100
Total Students
approx. 1,400
International Students
About 450
Partner Universities
Popular Programs
Management
International Management
Economics
International Studies
Computer Engineering
Sociology
Application Details
Application Route
Online via ISCTE portal
Intakes
September
Deadline
Varies by programme
Standardized Test Requirements
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English proof (English-taught master's)
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Proficiency required |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
82%
I-20 Processing
Student residence visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
1 year job-seeking permit
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
40%
Placement Ratio
1 year
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Campus & Location
ISCTE's campus is in Lisbon, on Avenida das Forcas Armadas.
Campus Details
Lisbon
campus
450
partner universities
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student residences and private flats
Dining
University canteens and cafes
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Erasmus events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
approx. 9,100
International Students
approx. 1,400
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Master's (intl.)
approx. EUR 7,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
ISCTE admits international students in September. Application phases and deadlines are set by each programme, so check the programme page before applying.
Scholarships at ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary-school diploma under international student status. Entry rules are set by each programme.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree and proof of English proficiency for English-taught programmes.
English Proficiency
English proof (English-taught master's)
Proficiency requiredRequired Documents
Passport copy
Secondary school certificate / degree
Academic transcripts
Language proof (English / Portuguese)
Motivation letter
CV
Passport photo
Application fee receipt
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme on iscte-iul.pt.
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Apply online
Apply under international student status on the university portal.
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Pay application fee
Pay the non-refundable application fee.
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Results
Wait for the selection results of your application phase.
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Enrol & pay
Accept the place and pay registration and the first tuition instalment.
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Visa & arrival
Apply for a Portuguese study residence visa, then get your residence permit.
Campus & Location
ISCTE's campus is in Lisbon, on Avenida das Forcas Armadas.
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Master's
International Management
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Economics
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