Universidade Nova de Lisboa

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Universidade Nova de Lisboa is a dynamic public university renowned for its interdisciplinary approach and strong academic performance across various fields. It is particularly well-known for its excellence in Economics and Management (through Nova SBE), Social Sciences, Humanities, and Health Sciences. For international students, NOVA offers a vibrant experience with a growing number of English-taught programs, especially at the master's and doctoral levels, and dedicated support through its International Relations Office. The university actively participates in exchange programs like Erasmus+ and hosts various summer schools. A distinctive characteristic is its decentralized structure, comprising autonomous faculties and institutes, which fosters specialized academic excellence within a collaborative environment.

Background

NOVA University of Lisbon (Portuguese: Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, pronounced [univɨɾsiˈðaðɨ ˈnɔvɐ ðɨ liʒˈβoɐ]), or just NOVA, is a Portuguese public university whose rectorate is located in Campolide, Lisbon. Founded in 1973, it is the newest of the public universities in the Portuguese capital city, earning its name as the "New" (NOVA) University of Lisbon. The institution has more than 20,000 students, 1,800 professors and staff members distributed through five faculties, three institutes and one school, providing a variety of courses in several fields of knowledge.

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