Portugal
Region: Southern Europe

The Catholic University of Portugal (Universidade Católica Portuguesa - UCP), with its main campus in Lisbon and locations in Braga, Porto, and Viseu, is one of the country’s most prestigious universities. Recognized as the best Portuguese university by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings from 2021 to 2023, UCP offers strong academic programs in fields such as business, law, health sciences, and theology, providing international students with a top-tier education.

Egas Moniz School of Health and Science is a established Portuguese higher education institution recognized for its focus on health and science. It offers a broad spectrum of over 50 programs and emphasizes interdisciplinary research, including the One Health approach. The institution's mission is dedicated to advancing knowledge and education in service of improving global health conditions. Egas Moniz provides an academic environment designed to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-century health sector.

Instituto Superior Técnico (Técnico Lisboa) is the engineering and technology school of the University of Lisbon and the largest and most prestigious institution of its kind in Portugal. Founded in 1911, Técnico is internationally recognized for its excellence in engineering and architecture, research output, and strong academic partnerships. It operates across three campuses in Lisbon, Oeiras, and Loures.

Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon is a public research university located in central Lisbon, known for its dynamic academic environment and strong international orientation. Established in 1972, Iscte is particularly recognized for its excellence in business, tourism management, and social sciences. Its Business School holds prestigious international accreditations from AACSB and AMBA, making it a top choice for students seeking globally competitive education.

ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management is one of Portugal’s most prestigious and historic schools of economics and management. As part of the University of Lisbon, it holds international accreditations such as AACSB and AMBA. Renowned for its globally ranked programs, strong faculty, and modern research infrastructure, ISEG stands out in economics and management education.

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.

The Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon is a well-established public higher education institution located in Lisbon. It offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programmes across diverse fields such as engineering, business, health, communication, arts, and education. IPL places strong emphasis on vocational training, collaboration with industry, and employability of its graduates.

Polytechnic of Porto is a prominent public polytechnic institution in Portugal’s Porto region. It offers bachelor’s and master’s programmes in diverse areas such as engineering, business, communication, health, arts, and education. With hands-on training, strong research units, and industry collaborations, the employability of its graduates is high.

Porto Business School is a prestigious business school located in Porto, Portugal, with strong ties to the University of Porto and the corporate sector. It offers MBA, Executive Education, and master’s programmes in areas such as Leadership, Strategy, and Innovation. Recognized for its international accreditations (AMBA, AACSB, EFMD) and modern campus facilities.

SHG Portugal is an international hospitality and business school located in Lisbon. It offers Bachelor’s and MBA programs and provides students with a six-month theory period followed by paid internships in hotels every academic year. Courses are delivered in English, and some programs are fully funded for local students.

NOVA University Lisbon (Universidade Nova de Lisboa) is a Portuguese public university founded in 1973, with its main rectorate located in Campolide, Lisbon. As the youngest public university in the capital, NOVA offers internationally-oriented programs in key fields such as engineering and business. With over 20,000 students and more than 1,800 faculty and staff, NOVA is known for its academic excellence and innovative approach to higher education.

The University of Lisbon (Universidade de Lisboa – ULisboa) is the largest and one of the most prestigious public universities in Portugal, located in the heart of Lisbon. Established in 2013 through the merger of the former Technical University of Lisbon and the original University of Lisbon, ULisboa brings together eight faculties and offers top-tier education across science, technology, arts, and humanities.

The University of Porto (Universidade do Porto - U.Porto) is one of Europe’s leading public universities in both education and research, located in Porto, the second-largest city in Portugal. Renowned for its strong academic structure, particularly in computer engineering, general engineering, natural sciences, and chemistry, the University of Porto offers high-quality and innovative education for international students.