Nova School of Business and Economics
Lisbon, Portugal Private university Founded 1978

Nova School of Business and Economics

Taught in English
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Programs82 bachelor · 6 master
Average annual tuition€11,625
Deadline Ask your advisor
Duration3 yr bachelor · 1 yr master
Living cost~€8,400/ year, Portugal

Overview

Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE) is one of Portugal’s leading business schools, globally recognized for excellence in finance, economics, and management. Ranked among the world’s top 10 business schools by the Financial Times, Nova SBE hosts approximately 3,000 students from over 70 countries. Located on a modern, seafront campus in Carcavelos, the school offers a diverse and international learning environment.

Founded in 1978, Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE) has grown into one of Europe’s most prestigious institutions for business education. Since moving to its state-of-the-art campus in Carcavelos in 2018, the school has continued to combine academic excellence with a strong focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. As of 2025, the Dean is Professor Pedro Oliveira, who holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.


Nova SBE concentrates its research and academic expertise in three core areas: economics, finance, and management. Its programs consistently rank among the best globally, featured in Financial Times, QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, Eduniversal, and The Economist. With a multicultural student body, cutting-edge teaching methods, and a collaborative academic culture, Nova SBE offers an ideal environment for students aiming to launch successful international careers in the business world.

Taught in EnglishAll programs run in English; your advisor guides you on the language requirement.
Lisbon, PortugalFounded in 1978, located in the Southern Europe region.

Programs

Tuition is shown at the highest scholarship rate; your advisor confirms your rate at registration.

ProgramLanguageDurationAnnual tuition
ManagementEnglish3 Years €7,500
EconomicsEnglish3 Years €7,500
Tuition includes scholarship.
  • Please note that university fees may vary from term to term. This will be confirmed in your application.

Requirements

Documents are uploaded to your portal account; your advisor completes what is missing with you.

Bachelor 5 documents

  • CV
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Proficiency Certificate (B2)
  • High School Diploma and Transcripts
  • Passport

Master 5 documents

  • Motivation Letter
  • English Proficiency Certificate (B2)
  • University Diploma and Transcript
  • CV
  • Passport

The Application Deadline Varies by Department** Additional Documents May Be Requested by Departments*** The YKS requirement applies to students in Türkiye. International students will be evaluated according to the examination systems and admission criteria of their respective countries.

Scholarship & fees

€7,500 – €13,000/ yearAnnual tuition
Please note that university fees may vary from term to term. This will be confirmed in your application.

Average living cost in Portugal is about €8,400 per year (housing, insurance, transport). Your advisor builds the full budget with you.

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FAQ

Questions our advisors hear most often.

What is the language of instruction?

Programs run in English. The required language certificate is listed under requirements; your advisor suggests the right test for your level.

How do I get a scholarship?

Please note that university fees may vary from term to term. This will be confirmed in your application.

How does the timeline work?

Your advisor shares this university's intake calendar. Allow at least 3 months for documents and the language test.

Who submits my application?

Your documents go into your portal account and your advisor submits the application. We stay with you through admission, visa and housing.

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