Universidade Nova de Lisboa

NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA) is a public higher education institution with a mission to serve society through knowledge and education on a local, regional and global level, by developing teaching and research of excellence that create significant social and economic value.

To fulfill its triple mission (Teaching, Research, and Value Creation), NOVA prioritizes:
• Inclusive and diverse academic environments that nurture free thinking, encouraging students from various backgrounds to discover their potential and become active, justice-oriented citizens.
• High-quality, internationally oriented teaching across all academic levels, delivered by renowned academics, equipping students for global career success.
• Collaborative research both within the university and through partnerships with specialized institutions, producing innovative and academically recognized outcomes.
• Knowledge-based value creation activities in collaboration with society and the economy, promoting sustainable development on multiple fronts, locally and globally, with a focus on European and Portuguese-speaking regions.

NOVA is committed to the development of the European HE and its courses are organised under the principles of the Bologna Agreement. NOVA offers several degrees (BSc, MSc, PhD level) and postgraduate courses, covering various fields of knowledge. NOVA is the Portuguese university with the best performance in the Horizon 2020 (in terms of Full-Time Equivalent) and 88% of its 39 R&D Units have been rated Excellent or Very Good in recent evaluations. NOVA’s governance system allows the Rector (and the Vice-Rectors) to meet directly with the Deans of the Schools prior to the important strategic decisions, which is something unique in Portugal.

NOVA was ranked in the top 9 in Europe in the QS World University Rankings 2021 among universities founded less than 50 years ago. The Times Higher Education Ranking By Subject 2021 ranks NOVA first national position in Business and Economics and Arts and Humanities and Top 10 among young European universities founded less than 50 years ago in Business and Economics, Clinical and Health, and Education.

NOVA has consolidated experience within European programs: Tempus, Erasmus+, ERC Grants, H2020. It is also actively involved in cooperation with American, African and Asian universities.

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