New University of Lisbon

New University of Lisbon (NOVA) is a public research university located in Lisbon, Portugal.

The New University of Lisbon (NOVA) was founded in 1973 as a response to the ever-increasing demand for higher education in Portugal, and in Lisbon in particular. It was also founded in the spirit of innovation and change, with the goal of creating a new kind of university that would be more responsive to the needs of the 21st century.

NOVA was initially founded with six schools: the Faculty of Economics, the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Science and Technology, the Faculty of Medicine, and the Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

NOVA has always been a pioneer in higher education in Portugal. It was one of the first universities in the country to offer interdisciplinary programs and to focus on research-based teaching. NOVA is also known for its international outlook, and it has a strong network of partnerships with universities around the world.

NOVA has played a major role in the development of Portugal into a modern and developed country. Its graduates have gone on to become leaders in business, government, and academia. NOVA is also a major contributor to the Portuguese economy, generating billions of euros in annual revenue.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, New University of Lisbon is positioned as the #400 top university in the world, which makes it the #5 top university in Portugal.

University Profile

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2024 Ranking	#5
University Name	New University of Lisbon
Name in Local Language	Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Acronym	NOVA
Year Established	1973
Motto	Omnis Civitas Contra Se Divisa Non Stabit
Motto in English	All the city divided against itself will not remain

Location

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Address	Campus de Campolidade, Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
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Phone	+351 (21) 371 5600
Fax	+351 (21) 371 5614
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Programs and Courses

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	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctorate Degrees	Diplomas
Arts & Humanities				n/a
Business & Social Sciences				n/a
Engineering				n/a
Language & Cultural Studies				n/a
Medicine & Health				n/a
Science & Technology				n/a

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Ranking History

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Admission Info

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International Students Allowed	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women
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