Universidade de Lisboa
Founded in 1911, with 50,000 students and 400 courses.
1st in Portugal
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City guide
Studying in Lisboa
The Portuguese capital, where a thousand years of history meets innovation, and academic and cultural opportunity is endless.
Lisboa
Centre, Portugal
Centre
Region
545 k
Residents
12
Universities
150 k
Students
Universities in Lisboa
The institutions that make this city a real option for studying, living and building what comes next.
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Founded in 1973, with 19,000 students and 300 courses.
ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
Founded in 1972, with 10,000 students and 80 courses.
Student life
What to weigh up before choosing Lisboa
The right city is not just a good university. It is your routine, budget, transport, housing and somewhere you can actually study well.
Cost of living
Mid to high (€800–1,200/month)
Housing
Halls, rooms and studios — a competitive market
Transport
Metro, tram and bus — student pass €30/month
Student routine
Bairro Alto, Cais do Sodré, Santos Design District
Why choose Lisboa
A capital, with everything that brings
An international business hub
Rich cultural and artistic life
Close to the sea and the beaches
Mild weather year round
The country’s financial centre
Cultural highlights
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos — a masterpiece of Manueline architecture
Torre de Belém — emblem of the Age of Discovery
Castelo de São Jorge — the best view over the city
Bairro Alto — the heart of the night scene
LX Factory — a creative and cultural hub
Want to know whether Lisboa suits you?
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