About
Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE), part of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, is Portugal's leading school in the fields of Economics, Finance, and Management. It is renowned for its rigorous academic programs, many of which are taught entirely in English, attracting a highly diverse international student body. International students benefit from a vibrant, modern campus located by the sea in Carcavelos, offering a unique blend of academic excellence and quality of life, alongside dedicated support services and extensive exchange opportunities. A distinctive characteristic is its triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), making it the first Portuguese school to achieve this global recognition.
Background
NOVA School of Business and Economics (NOVA SBE), formerly the Faculty of Economics of the New University of Lisbon, is one of the five faculties of the New University of Lisbon (UNL). It is dedicated to teaching and research in economics, finance and business management. Founded in 1978, it holds triple accreditation. Its International Master's in Management was ranked 2nd worldwide by the Financial Times in 2026, and the school placed 17th in the newspaper's 2025 ranking of European business schools. The faculty is based at the Carcavelos Campus, facing the Fort of São Julião da Barra.
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