Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Lisbon, Portugal
"A modern public university in the Lisbon region with nine academic units"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#327 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year
About Universidade Nova de Lisboa
NOVA University Lisbon was founded in 1973 and is one of Portugal's newer public universities, with nine academic units. It has about 22,000 students, including around 3,400 international students. NOVA is known for NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT), NOVA SBE business school, NOVA IMS information management, law and medicine.
Rankings & Recognition
#327
Ranked #327 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#337 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
Public university, Portugal
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Key Facts
1973
Founded
approx. 22,000
Total Students
approx. 3,400
International Students
9
Academic Units
Popular Programs
Science and Technology
Business and Economics
Information Management
Data Science
Law
Medicine
Application Details
Application Route
Online (international student call)
Bachelor Fee (FCT)
EUR 70
Master Fee (FCT)
EUR 51 per application
FCT Bachelor Phase 1
1 - 22 April 2026
FCT Master (intl.)
4 Feb - 27 Mar 2026
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English / Portuguese proof
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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
EUR 70 (bachelor, FCT)
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
59%
Placement Ratio
1 year
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
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Campus & Location
NOVA's schools are in the Lisbon region, including the NOVA FCT campus in Caparica across the Tagus and schools in central Lisbon.
Campus Details
9
academic units in the Lisbon region
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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. 22,000
International Students
approx. 3,400
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Bachelor's (FCT)
EUR 7,000 / year
Tuition - Bachelor's (NOVA IMS)
EUR 7,500 / year
Tuition - PhD (FCT, intl.)
EUR 2,750 / year
Enrolment Fee (FCT)
EUR 35
SUPERNOVA Foundation
EUR 3,570 / semester
Intakes & Deadlines
NOVA admits international students in September. For 2026/27, NOVA FCT bachelor applications opened in phase 1 on 1 April 2026 and closed on 22 April, NOVA IMS ran from 26 February to 31 March, and the FCT master's single phase for international students ran from 4 February to 27 March 2026.
Scholarships at Universidade Nova 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. NOVA FCT may ask for written admission exams.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree. Each school sets its own phases, fees and vacancies.
English Proficiency
English / Portuguese proof
Varies by programmeRequired Documents
Passport copy
Secondary school certificate / degree
Academic transcripts
Language proof (English / Portuguese)
Motivation letter
CV
Passport photo
Application fee receipt
Application Process
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Choose programme
Pick a programme on unl.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
NOVA's schools are in the Lisbon region, including the NOVA FCT campus in Caparica across the Tagus and schools in central Lisbon.
Foundation
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Universidade Nova de Lisboa
📍 Lisbon
Foundation
SUPERNOVA Foundation Programme
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