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Lisbon at a glance

Study abroad in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, a city older than London, Paris and Rome, and you will be provided with excellent academic training by some of the best universities in Europe. Pursue your dream study at any degree level in Lisbon - a green city with beautiful scenery, lively atmosphere, welcoming people, with one of the cheapest living costs in the EU.

Studying

Studying in Lisbon

Universities in Lisbon use mainly Portuguese as the language of instruction, especially for Bachelor’s programmes, but many English-taught courses are available for Master’s and PhD levels.

Study programmes that are taught in English are mainly in management, economics, chemistry, materials engineering, environmental studies, information networking and others. The rest of subject areas available for specialisations cover disciplines like: architecture, informatics engineering, economics, mathematics, health sciences, law, political sciences, management, and more.

Find diverse study diplomas, certificates and short courses covering diverse student needs and career goals.

Research centres promote a close collaboration with well-regarded international higher education institutions such as MIT. Universities in the city offer several other top quality MBAs and executive MBAs. Universities in Lisbon encourage exchange initiatives between teachers, students and researchers through cooperation programmes, such as Erasmus.

Career

Career opportunities in Lisbon

Lisbon is a renowned global city, being an important hub for finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, education and tourism. Other growing industries, important for the local economy are: oil, textile mills, shipyards, automobile manufacturing and fishing. Most of the headquarters of multinationals in Portugal are located in Lisbon. Names of companies with local offices include: AutoEuropa, The Euronext Lisbon stock exchange, TAP Portugal, Portugal Telecom, Global Media Group, Accenture, Critical Software, Energias de Portugal, PwC, Siemens, InnoWave Technologies.

As a domestic or international student, you have plenty of internship opportunities in any field you may be interested in local companies.

Life

Lisbon city life

Lisbon has an enchanting beauty and a magic atmosphere that mesmerises anyone’s heart. You can see so many places that you can’t include even in a tourist guide book. Lisbon is divided into several districts and each one has a unique vibe and flavour:

  • Alfama district, famous for fado, the typical Portuguese music style in restaurants and the streets as well.
  • Bairro Alto, the centre of nightlife, with numerous bars and pubs.
  • Belém - historical and cultural heritage sites
  • Chiado district, with museums and theatres
  • Estrela Basilica - the main attraction being Oceanário de Lisboa (Lisbon Oceanarium), the second largest in the world.

Other museums and beautiful places you can visit include:

  • The Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga (National Museum of Ancient Art)
  • The Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
  • The Berardo Collection Museum (Modern Art)
  • The National Museum of Natural History and Science
  • The Museu do Teatro Romano (The Roman Theatre Museum)
  • Ponte Vasco da Gama – the longest bridge in Europe and ninth longest in the world

Lisbon hosts many festivals and fairs, including the Arte Lisboa – Contemporary Art Fair, the Festival of the Oceans, the Lisbon Village Festival, the Lisbon Book Fair, and more.

You should not miss taking a ferry to Cacilhas, a good opportunity to see Lisbon from the water, or trips in the city with the funiculars, as there are three of them.

International atmosphere in Lisbon

As a European capital and a popular tourist attraction due to its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, in Lisbon, tourists come all year round. Due to a high quality of life and low living costs, Lisbon is home to a large number of immigrants, particularly Ukrainians, Moldovans, Romanians and Bulgarians, as well as Brazilians and Venezuelans. Other minorities include British, German, French, and Dutch.

Lisbon is the political centre of Portugal, as the seat of Government and residence of the Head of State are located here, so many internationals and business people contribute to the multicultural atmosphere of this city.

Weather Lisbon

Lisbon has warm winters and dry summers. During winter season that lasts from December to February, the average temperatures are 15 °C (59 °F) during the day and 8 °C (46 °F) at night. Typically, summer lasts six months, from May to October, with highest temperatures during the day ranging from 26 to 33 °C (79 to 91 °F).

Costs

Accommodation costs in Lisbon

Accommodation costs in Lisbon start at about 530 EUR/month for a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre. However, it can also be as much as 800 EUR/month for a one-bedroom in the city centre. 

One way to save money on accommodation is to look for a place to stay on sites dedicated to students, such as uniplaces.com. If you use our promotional code: SP19 on Uniplaces at the checkout, you will get an awesome discount of 25% on the service fee. 

Living costs in Lisbon

Living costs in Lisbon vary a lot. If you are on a tight budget you can make it with about 650 EUR/month. However, if you don’t keep track of your finances, spend more on entrainment and don’t find cheap accommodation you might spend as much as 1100 EUR/month.

Universities in Lisbon

NOVA Information Management School (NOVA IMS) is the School of Statistics and Information Management of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa. NOVA IMS’s strategy for the medium term is to develop and expand its current academic and scientific projects whilst at the same time maintaining its values and strategic guidelines. 

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Nova School of Business and Economics provides an excellent level of higher education and research. We are the place where ideas and ideals can flourish: a common ground for all those curious minds and resilient souls who believe there is always space to learn more, do good, be better. Our programs help students discover where they can excel and have a meaningful impact.

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Instituto Superior Técnico aims to contribute to the development of society, promoting excellence in higher education, in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, Science and Technology by developing Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) activities.

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The Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) is privately funded and recognized by the Portuguese State as a free, autonomous university institution of public utility.

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