ISCTE Business School : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About ISCTE Business School

Iscte Business School is a prestigious institution that has been recognized globally for its excellence in learning and research. Established in 1972, this public university has its origins in the previous department of management sciences. With a multicultural environment and a solid connection to the business world, Iscte Business School is a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. The school has over 200 highly qualified faculty members distributed across 6 departments - Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Operations and General Management, Quantitative Methods for Management and Economics, and Human Resources and Organizational Behavior.

The school offers a wide range of programs, including 7 bachelor’s degrees, 19 master’s degrees and 4 doctorates. With more than 3,500 students enrolled, Iscte Business School is one of the five schools that form Iscte University, collaborating seamlessly with the School of Sociology and Public Policy, the School of Social and Human Sciences, the School of Technology and Architecture and School of Applied Digital Technologies.

Iscte Business School has been recognized by several highly reputed international agencies and associations such as A3ES, AACSB and AMBA as one of the best Portuguese Business Schools in the international area.

Choose Iscte Business School for an education that goes beyond the ordinary, propelling you towards a successful career in the global business arena.

Key Highlights:

Entrepreneurial mindset: Iscte Business School fosters an entrepreneurial mindset by providing students with a hands -on experience in the business world. Practical assignments and a final project in the last year engage students in analyzing real-world business challenges.
Internationalization: Iscte Business School currently has about 250 students exchanging in over 30 countries in Europe, North America, South America and Asia and receives about 400 international students from over 40 nationalities attending Bachelor's Degrees, Masters Courses or Summer/Winter Universities.
Employability Rate: 98% - Secure your future with a degree that opens doors to remarkable career opportunities.
A Culture of Rewarding Excellence: Merit and individual effort are founding values of a modern and democratic society. Iscte rewards those who do their best to achieve levels of excellence.
Teaching Methods & Pedagogical Quality: The school has a rich tradition in the field of Management, exemplified by a distinguished faculty that has authored over 100 books across various management disciplines and prioritizes a close and collaborative dynamic between students and faculty.
Business School Partnerships: Build valuable connections with 80 international business schools accredited by AACSB, EFMD, or AMBA, expanding your professional network and enhancing your global perspective.
The Spirit: Join a vibrant community of over 4,000 students enrolled in Iscte Business School programs, where collaboration and diversity thrive.

About ISCTE Business School

Iscte Business School is a prestigious institution that has been recognized globally for its excellence in learning and research. Established in 1972, this public university has its origins in the previous department of management sciences. With a multicultural environment and a solid connection to the business world, Iscte Business School is a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. The school has over 200 highly qualified faculty members distributed across 6 departments - Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Operations and General Management, Quantitative Methods for Management and Economics, and Human Resources and Organizational Behavior.

The school offers a wide range of programs, including 7 bachelor’s degrees, 19 master’s degrees and 4 doctorates. With more than 3,500 students enrolled, Iscte Business School is one of the five schools that form Iscte University, collaborating seamlessly with the School of Sociology and Public Policy, the School of Social and Human Sciences, the School of Technology and Architecture and School of Applied Digital Technologies.

Iscte Business School has been recognized by several highly reputed international agencies and associations such as A3ES, AACSB and AMBA as one of the best Portuguese Business Schools in the international area.

Choose Iscte Business School for an education that goes beyond the ordinary, propelling you towards a successful career in the global business arena.

Key Highlights:

Entrepreneurial mindset: Iscte Business School fosters an entrepreneurial mindset by providing students with a hands -on experience in the business world. Practical assignments and a final project in the last year engage students in analyzing real-world business challenges.
Internationalization: Iscte Business School currently has about 250 students exchanging in over 30 countries in Europe, North America, South America and Asia and receives about 400 international students from over 40 nationalities attending Bachelor's Degrees, Masters Courses or Summer/Winter Universities.
Employability Rate: 98% - Secure your future with a degree that opens doors to remarkable career opportunities.
A Culture of Rewarding Excellence: Merit and individual effort are founding values of a modern and democratic society. Iscte rewards those who do their best to achieve levels of excellence.
Teaching Methods & Pedagogical Quality: The school has a rich tradition in the field of Management, exemplified by a distinguished faculty that has authored over 100 books across various management disciplines and prioritizes a close and collaborative dynamic between students and faculty.
Business School Partnerships: Build valuable connections with 80 international business schools accredited by AACSB, EFMD, or AMBA, expanding your professional network and enhancing your global perspective.
The Spirit: Join a vibrant community of over 4,000 students enrolled in Iscte Business School programs, where collaboration and diversity thrive.

Available programmes

Business and Management (3)

BSc in Economics

BSc in Finance and Accounting

BSc in Industrial Management and Logistics

BSc in Management

BSc in Marketing Management

Engineering and Technology (3)

BSc in Data Science

Social Sciences and Management (3)

BSc in Human Resources Management

Business and Management (4)

MSc in Accounting and Management Control

MSc in Business Administration

MSc in Business Analytics

MSc in Business Economics and Competition

MSc in Economics

MSc in Finance

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Engineering and Technology (4)

MSc in Data Science

Life Sciences and Medicine (4)

MSc in Health Services Management

Social Sciences and Management (4)

MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management

MSc in Human Resources Management and Organizational Consulting

MSc in Humanitarian Action

Executive MBA (2)

Executive MBA

Full-Time MBA (2)

MBA in Sustainable Management

Business and Management (1)

Doctor of Management (DBA)

Ph.D. in Economics

Ph.D. in Finance

Ph.D. in Management

University information

Documents needed- UNDERGRADUATE - Exclusive for INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Digital photo
Copy of citizen card (or equivalent)
Copies of previous educational certificates and respective classifications
Transcripts of records with all courses and grades
Letter of motivation
Proof of language proficiency, according to the teaching language of the programme the candidate is applying to (B1 minimum, not applicable to applicants whose mother tangue is the teaching language)
Other documents requested by the programme

POST-GRADUATE TRAINING (MASTERS, POST-GRADUATIONS AND PHDS)

Digital photo
Copy of citizen card (or equivalent)
Copy of fiscal card (or equivalent)
Curriculum Vitae
Copies of previous educational certificates and respective classifications
Students who are still completing their undergraduate degree must finish before the end of September.
Students who are still completing their master degree should finish before the end of November.
Transcripts of records with all courses and grades
Other documents requested by the programme

CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS

Students with diplomas or certificates issued by foreign higher education institutions must ensure that the documents submitted in their application:
Make reference to the final classification obtained to conclude the degree and its respective scale.
Are complemented by a supporting document that lists the courses taken to complete the degree, the student's marks in those courses and the length of the programme.
Are accompanied by a certified translation, whenever these documents are produced in a language other than Spanish, French, English or Italian.

The application will not be considered if the submitted documents do not fulfill these conditions.

The registration and enrollment of admitted students requires the original copies of all documentation to be submitted during the application phase; otherwise, the application will be cancelled. In this context, certificates or diplomas issued by foreign higher education institutions outside the Bologna area must be recognized by the local Portuguese consular agent and/or certified by the apostille system under the terms of the Hague Convention.

Process- 1. ONLINE APPLICATION

The application must be made online through the Fénix+ system, until 17:00 (Portuguese time) on the deadline set for each phase.

2. PAYMENT OF THE APPLICATION FEE

After submitting the application, the system will prompt the applicant to pay the application fee. The application is only considered valid after this payment and submission of proof in the Fénix+ system.

The application fee must be paid during the application period. Applications without payment after the end of this period are not considered valid.

3. ANALYSIS OF APPLICATIONS

The Committee for the Analysis of Applications considers all applications that have been paid, applying the selection and serialization criteria, and prepares a ranked list of applicants according to the course vacancies available at each stage.

4. COMMUNICATION OF RESULTS

Candidates are notified of the results of their application by an email sent to the address provided at the time of application.

5. PAYMENT OF RESERVATION FEE

Admitted and conditionally admitted applicants receive the necessary information for paying the reservation fee in the admission notification.

6. REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT

Registration and enrollment are done online in the Fénix+ system, after payment of the reservation fee.

7. PAYMENT OF TUITION FEE

The tuition fee will be available in the Fénix+ system three days after enrollment and registration. The student has ten working days to pay the due amount.

For more details, please visit our website.

Academic Services (SGE) is responsible for the administrative management of academic matters for individual students. SGE is divided into different units, so students should contact the unit that manages the course in which they are enrolled regarding issues related to their academic path. A quicker way to obtain information about your academic status, including the status of your tuition payment, is the student portal on the platform Fénix. For other situations, you may contact SGE in-person or over telephone during hours of attendance, or by e-mailing our institutional address.

See more information about the Academic Services here!

The University Sports Unit (UniSport) aims to promote the wellbeing of the entire academic community, creating conditions that allow for the integration of high-caliber athletic performance into academic life, the inclusion of new students and employees in sports activities, and the incorporation of sports values in the education of all our students.

See more information about sport activities here!

The Iscte Library specializes in the areas of Social and Human Sciences, Business and Technology, and has as its main objective to support all the sectors of activity at the Institute, providing textual resources in the best conditions of use for the performance of the functions of teaching, research, continuous education and cultural expansion.

For more information about Iscte's library, please click here!

While most of the university population lives in apartments and other housing options across Lisbon, Iscte also meets some of the accommodation needs of its visiting students and teachers with the Professor José Pinto Peixoto University Residence.

For more information about the university residence, please click here!

Student life

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is situated on the north bank of the Tagus River, on Europe’s Atlantic coast. It is the westernmost city in continental Europe but its location in the centre of Portugal makes exploring the country, and beyond, simple – it is only around 300 km to the resorts of the Algarve in the south and around 400 km to the northern border with Spain.

Lisbon offers the visitors a wide variety of sights and activities, including scenic countryside, breath-taking mountains, areas of historical interest and some of the best beaches in Europe, all just a few kilometres from the city centre. The city is extremely safe and tourist friendly - in 2010 Lisbon was named Europe's Leading City Break Destination.

Iscte Business School values the strong relationship it has with its Alumni. They play a crucial role in helping to create employment and internship opportunities for current students, opening doors to the business world and creating a wide range of resources that are vital to the School's continued success. Alumni also participate as guest speakers in many course units, bringing their valuable experience and knowledge into the classroom.
On the other hand, Iscte Business School has a dedicated team for its Alumni, providing a wide range of networking opportunities. They receive information and invitations to the School's activities, specially designed to encourage continuous learning. To reflect the pride felt by the community, they are also honoured when they achieve positions of distinction in the world.

More about the Iscte Business School Alumni community:

LinkedIn Group for Iscte Business School Alumni In order to communicate ever faster with the Iscte Business School Alumni community, a group has been created on Linkedin: Iscte Business School Alumni - Worldwide. The aim is easy access to a space for contact and sharing of experiences, activities and contact.
"Alumni By Your Side" More than 70 Iscte Business School alumni are available to answer all questions from current students. Divided into seven subject areas, based on their education and career areas, the Alumni profiles are available on the "Resources" tab of the Career Center by Jobteaser platform. Here, it is possible to obtain information about their location and current position, areas of interest, LinkedIn profiles and email contacts.
"Alumni Around the World" In the Alumni Around the World section you can find the testimonials of Iscte Business School Alumni about their experience in the international labour market. Here they share their roles, the challenges they have faced and recommendations for all those who wish to pursue an international career.

Additionally, our Career Services office has a team focused on ensuring that students achieve them

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

Rankings & Ratings

ISCTE Business School is one of the top universities in Lisboa, Portugal. It is ranked #51+ in World University Rankings - Masters in Supply Chain Management 2025.