Student Life

Lisbon, European Capital of Innovation

An entrepreneurial, welcoming and diverse city. 

Experience three different unique campuses

CATÓLICA-LISBON, located right in the center of Lisbon, where you will experience the dynamism of an entrepreneurial and diverse European capital.
Nova SBE, a bright new campus located right at the ocean side, will add to your experience one of the best highlights of Lisbon – the amazing seaside.
MIT Sloan, located in the heart of Cambridge, by the Charles River nearby the bustling Kendall square.
Holding top positions in the European FT ranking, CATÓLICA-LISBON and Nova SBE are part of an elite group of business schools – less than 1% that hold the triple crown accreditation, EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB.

The Lisbon MBA Católica|Nova is one of the few MBAs in Europe that offers an immersion experience at MIT Sloan, #6 in the world by the FT Global MBA ranking 2024.

Universidade NOVA The Lisbon MBA

Lisbon, a place to live, learn and grow

Lisbon is undoubtedly a top “go-to” destination, a beautiful, diverse, and entrepreneurial city, offering an inspiring blend of commerce and culture surrounded by a stunning coastline. The oldest city in Western Europe is ranked as the 6th most popular city for international congresses, hosting the largest technology conference in the world, Web Summit, that welcomes more than 10.000 startups a year. With beaches that extend along 100 kms, you will find a range of wild surfing destinations, calm family-oriented beaches, and charming resort towns. Perfect for a balanced life-study experience, whether alone or with your family. Last, but not least, Portugal was ranked 7th in the Global Peace Index (2023).

Talk with the Lisbon MBA Ambassadors

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Julian Thomas
USA

Management Consultant at The Gunther Group (USA)

“It’s the city of 7 hills, so regardless from where you are, you are probably a 2 min walk from an incredible view point. Another thing I would highlight is the cost of living – when you do the full-time, you have to stop for a year, so being in a place that is so beautiful but with an accessible cost of living was a key factor for my decision.”

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Alan Augusto
BRAZIL
Business Development Specialist at EDP (Portugal)

“The Lisbon MBA is a unique opportunity not only to learn and develop valuable business hard and soft skills, but also to experience one of the most vivid, intense and sunny European cities.”

What to do and places to see

Whilst it would be impossible to create an extensive ‘To Do List’ for your time in Lisbon, here are just a few of our suggestions.

Studying in Portugal: Brief Guide for International Students

Are you considering studying in Europe? We have prepared this e-book with useful information for prospective students who wish to study in Portugal.

Life in Boston

The MIT Immersion offers not only a unique learning experience but also a very different living experience.
The MIT campus is a unique place built for a community of people inventing the future. Everywhere you look, you’ll see bright minds working together to make meaningful ideas matter in the world.

During your time on campus you have everything that you could ask for quite literally on your doorstep, from MIT’s own museum showcasing research and innovation to the visual arts center offering contemporary artistic inspiration in its most unique form.

In addition, The Lisbon MBA students are also able to participate in the wide range of social events taking place on campus. An equally vast array of sporting activities also ensure that you don’t just need to be a Red Sox armchair supporter. Remember, networking does not just happen in the classroom or the boardroom.

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Elizer Varias
PHILIPPINES
Chief Financial Officer at Villarreal Drywall (USA)

“Lisbon is truly a cultural melting pot, and the class of 2014 was there to fully soak it in. From Rockin’ Rio, to Meia Maratonas, to the buzzing nightlife, we were an active part of the Lisbon scene.”

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Davor Stosic
AUSTRIA
Director, Global Strategic Technology Alliances and Ecosystems at Dynatrace (Austria)

“Living in Lisbon, studying at three top business schools, expanding my network, forming lasting friendships, and adding business acumen to my engineering skills opened new horizons and transformed my career.”