NOVA University Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal · Portugal tuition policy
- Your destination
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €697
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
A leading modern Portuguese university, strong in economics, law and management.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
A leading modern Portuguese university, strong in economics, law and management.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Portuguese |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Portuguese / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Portuguese / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Programme entries (12)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics — Bachelor | Bachelor | Portuguese | Capped low tuition: reference fee €697/year (Bachelor’s, 2025/26); up to €2,750 (Master’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Economics — Master (also in English) | Master | Portuguese / English | Capped low tuition: reference fee €697/year (Bachelor’s, 2025/26); up to €2,750 (Master’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Economics — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Portuguese / English | Capped low tuition: reference fee €697/year (Bachelor’s, 2025/26); up to €2,750 (Master’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — Bachelor | Bachelor | Portuguese | Capped low tuition: reference fee €697/year (Bachelor’s, 2025/26); up to €2,750 (Master’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — Master (also in English) | Master | Portuguese / English | Capped low tuition: reference fee €697/year (Bachelor’s, 2025/26); up to €2,750 (Master’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Portuguese / English | Capped low tuition: reference fee €697/year (Bachelor’s, 2025/26); up to €2,750 (Master’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Bachelor | Bachelor | Portuguese | Capped low tuition: reference fee €697/year (Bachelor’s, 2025/26); up to €2,750 (Master’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Master (also in English) | Master | Portuguese / English | Capped low tuition: reference fee €697/year (Bachelor’s, 2025/26); up to €2,750 (Master’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Portuguese / English | Capped low tuition: reference fee €697/year (Bachelor’s, 2025/26); up to €2,750 (Master’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | Portuguese | Capped low tuition: reference fee €697/year (Bachelor’s, 2025/26); up to €2,750 (Master’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Portuguese / English | Capped low tuition: reference fee €697/year (Bachelor’s, 2025/26); up to €2,750 (Master’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Portuguese / English | Capped low tuition: reference fee €697/year (Bachelor’s, 2025/26); up to €2,750 (Master’s) | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Master, PhD.
Language requirements: Portuguese-taught programmes require Portuguese; English programmes require English proof.. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) where the programme is taught in English; threshold set per programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A recognised secondary school qualification for a Bachelor’s degree; a relevant Bachelor’s degree for a Master’s. Entry follows Portugal admission rules.
Language requirements
Portuguese-taught programmes require Portuguese; English programmes require English proof.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) for English-taught programmes; threshold set per programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Secondary school certificate + transcript
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
National contest (CNA) ≈ July–August
How to apply
National contest (CNA) and direct institution portals. · Admissions portal →
Typical requirements for Portugal. Confirm exact documents and deadlines on the official admissions page.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- National contest (CNA) and direct institution portals.
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ June
- Applications close
- National contest (CNA) ≈ July–August
- Documents to submit
- Certified copies + translations; equivalence may be required.
- Note
- Access regulated by DGES.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.unl.pt
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- reitoria@unl.pt
- Admissions phone
- +351 213 715 600
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission contact verified against an official university page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- NOVA University Lisbon official website
https://www.unl.pt - DGES – International Students (official)
https://www.dges.gov.pt/ - Eurydice – Higher education funding: Portugal
https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/