Universidade Lusófona

Centro Universitário Lusófona-Lisboa, Lisboa Portugal

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# 1201+QS Sustainability Ranking

67Undergraduate programs

99Postgraduate programs

2,387 EURTuition Fee/year

About Universidade Lusófona

Lusófona university is the largest non-for-profit university in Portugal. The name of the university comes from the term "Lusophony", which comprehends all the Portuguese-speaking countries and their common linguistic and cultural background.

The University campuses, now called Lisbon University Centre and Porto University Centre, are located at the heart of the two cities, locations that are strategically connected to the whole transportation network.

Lusófona University advocates equal opportunities, and at present has a body of more than 16,900 students and 1.671 teaching staff, articulated in the 15 Faculties, Schools and Institutes which constitute the main institutional unit. Currently, Lusófona University offers 65 Bachelor programmes, 70 Masters, 4 Integrated Masters, 8 “Erasmus Mundus” International Masters, 2 Professional Masters, 13 PhD programmes and a wide range of postgraduation, specialised training and micro-credential courses.

All the University’s courses meet the European higher education requirements and comply with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Moreover, they are accredited by A3ES, the entity responsible for assessing and accrediting higher education in Portugal.

From its assets, it is important to highlight its strong international nature, quite evident in the fact that the university leads one of the new “European Universities”, Filmeu - European University for Film and Media Arts, and actively participates in dozens of research projects within the scope of, among others, the EU Horizon program. Furthermore, it welcomes more than 1,700 international students of 84 nationalities who are currently attending its courses.

About Universidade Lusófona

Available programs

Faculty of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Information Technology (13)

Applied Communication BA

Communication Design BA (Porto)

Communication Sciences BA

Performing Arts - Actor Training BA

Sustainable Fashion Design BA

Videogames and Multimedia Design BA

Faculty of Economic, Social and Business Sciences (13)

Commercial Management BA

Human Resources Management and Development BA

Management BA

Social Work BA (Porto)

Tourism and Tourism Business Management BA

Faculty of Engineering (13)

Biomedical Engineering BA

Biotechnology BA

Circular Bioeconomy and Technology BA

Civil Engineering BA (Porto)

Electrotechnical Engineering BA

Environmental Engineering BA (Lisboa)

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Faculty of Law (13)

Criminology BA

Law BA (Lisboa)

Faculty of Law and Political Science (13)

European Studies, Lusophone Studies and International Relations BA

Law BA (Porto)

Political Science and Election Studies

Faculty of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology (13)

Civil Engineering BA (Lisboa)

Civil Protection Engineering BA

Computation and Applied Mathematics BA (Porto)

Energy Systems Electrotechnical Engineering BA

Environmental Engineering BA (Porto)

IT Engineering BA

Faculty of Physical Education and Sport (13)

Physical Education and Sport BA (Lisboa)

Faculty of Psychology, Education and Sports (13)

Physical Education and Sport BA (Porto)

Psychology BA (Porto)

Faculty of Social Sciences, Education and Administration (13)

Audiovisual and Multimedia Communication BA

Education Sciences - Social Education BA

European Studies and International Relations BA

Internal Security Studies BA

Political Science and International Relations BA

Social Work BA (Lisboa)

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School of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Information Technologies (13)

Actors Training - Cinema, Television, Theatre BA

Applied Communications: Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations BA

Cinema and Media Arts BA

Communication Design BA (Lisboa)

Communication and Journalism BA

Computation and Applied Mathematics BA (Lisboa)

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School of Economic Sciences and Organizations (13)

Accounting, Taxation and Auditing BA

Aeronautical Management BA

Business Management BA

Economics BA

Human Resources Management BA

Tourism BA

School of Psychology and Life Sciences (13)

Biochemistry BA

Biology BA

Psychology BA (Lisboa)

School of Sciences and Health Technologies (13)

Beauty Care and Well-Being BA

Nutrition Sciences BA

Faculty of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Information Technology (15)

Architecture (BA+MSc) (Porto)

Communication, Marketing and Digital Media MSc (Porto)

Media and Information Literacy and Digital Citizenship MSc

Faculty of Economic, Social and Business Sciences (15)

Human Resources Management MSc

Tourism and Hospitality Management and Innovation MSc (Porto)

Faculty of Engineering (15)

Civil Engineering MSc

Environmental Engineering MSc

Industrial Engineering and Management MSc

Faculty of Law (15)

Company Law MSc

Law MSc (Lisboa)

Legal and Criminal Sciences MSc

Market Law MSc

Public Law MSc

Faculty of Law and Political Science (15)

International Relationships MSc

Labor and Social Security Law MSc

Law MSc (Porto)

Faculty of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology (15)

Civil Protection MSc

Faculty of Physical Education and Sport (15)

Athletic Training MSc

Exercise and Health MSc

Football - from Training to High Competition MSc

Physical Exercise and Well-Being MSc

Sports, Education and Physical Literacy MSc

Teaching Physical Education at Elementary and Secondary Levels MSc

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Faculty of Psychology, Education and Sports (15)

Clinical Neuropsychology MSc

Clinical and Health Psychology MSc (Porto)

Football Sport Training MSc

Juvenile Justice an d Protection of Children and Young People in Danger MSc

Psychology of Justice: Crime Victims MSc

Faculty of Social Sciences, Education and Administration (15)

Applied Data Science to Geographical Information Systems MSc (Porto)

Cognitive Science and Education MSc

Comparative and International Education MSc

Diplomacy and International Relations MSc

Education Sciences MSc

Education Sciences: Special Education - Cognitive and Motor Domain MSc

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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (15)

Clinical Imaging in Companion Animals MSc

Equine Clinic MSc

Internal Medicine in Companion Animals MSc

Surgery in Companion Animals MSc

Veterinary Medicine (BA+MSc)

Institute of Social Work (15)

Social Gerontology MSc

Social Work and Social Policy MSc

School of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Information Technologies (15)

Animation Arts MSc

Applied Data Science to Geographical Information Systems MSc (Lisboa)

Architecture (BA+MSC) (Lisboa)

Artificial Intelligence for Games MSc

Communication, Marketing and Digital Media MSc (Lisboa)

Communication, Networks and Technology MSc

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School of Economic Sciences and Organizations (15)

Accounting, Taxation and Finance MSc

Advanced Human Resources Management MSc

Business Management MSc

Development and Management of Tourism Destinations MSc

Economics MSc

Management MSc

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School of Psychology and Life Sciences (15)

Applied Neuropsychology MSc

Clinical and Health Psychology MSc (Lisboa)

Cyberspace, Behaviour and E-therapy MSc

Cybertherapy and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation MSc

Embryology and Human Reproduction MSc

Forensic Psychology MSc

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School of Sciences and Health Technologies (15)

Chemistry of Natural Bioactives MSc

Health Products and Food Supplements MSc

Pharmaceutical Sciences (BA+MSc)

Faculty of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Information Technology (8)

Architecture PhD (Porto)

Communication Development Studies PhD

Faculty of Law (8)

Law PhD (Lisboa)

Faculty of Law and Political Science (8)

Law PhD (Porto)

Faculty of Physical Education and Sport (8)

Physical Education and Sport PhD

Faculty of Psychology, Education and Sports (8)

Clinical Psychology, Cognitive-behavioral Approach PhD (Porto)

Faculty of Social Sciences, Education and Administration (8)

Education PhD

Sociomuseology PhD

School of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Information Technologies (8)

Architecture PhD (Lisboa)

Communication Sciences PhD

Informatics PhD

Media Art and Communication PhD

Urban Planning PhD

School of Psychology and Life Sciences (8)

Clinical Psychology, Cognitive-behavioral Approach PhD (Lisboa)

University information

Students interested in joining Lusófona University can formalise their application throughout the year, either in person or via the Online Application Form.

Admission to Lusófona can be done through different routes, which will vary depending on the school or academic pathway at the time of application.

1st cycle

Depending on your profile, you can apply to study with us through one of the following options:

National Call for Applications to Higher Education
Special Regimes
International Students
Over the age of 23
Holders of a Technical Education Diploma
Holders of a Higher Professional Technical Diploma
Holders of Other Higher Education Courses
Holders of Vocational Training Diplomas
Change of institution/course pair
Readmission

2nd Cycles / Masters

Holders of a bachelor's degree or legal equivalent
Holders of a foreign higher academic degree, awarded following a 1st cycle of studies organised in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process by a State adhering to this Process

3rd cycle / Doctorates

Holders of a master's degree or legal equivalent, whose curricula vitae show adequate basic scientific preparation
Holders of a bachelor's degree or legal equivalent, with a particularly relevant academic or scientific curriculum, which is recognised by the Scientific Council as attesting to the ability to carry out the Programme
Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognised by the Scientific Council as attesting to their ability to carry out the Programme

For Bachelors it is necessary to prove the completion of secondary education and take one of the entrance exams set for the course for which students are applying. For Masters the ranking criteria are set for each course and may undergo interviews, curriculum evaluation, or other forms of verification of capacity for attendance.

Lusófona University wants all its students, staff, teachers and researchers to be part of the educational project, to be involved in the life of the University and to contribute with their labour, energy and creativity to impel Universidade Lusófona to become more and more a benchmark institution on the national and international scene.

The University campuses, Lisbon University Centre and Porto University Centre, are located at the heart of the two cities, locations that are strategically connected to the whole transportation network.

Both Lusofona University campuses are spaces for teaching, research and leisure, with auditoriums and classrooms, laboratories and social spaces, sports facilities and work areas.

You can take a virtual tour of the campuses here.

Student life

Lusófona University is committed to the academic success and personal development of all students.

The University seeks to provide a student-centred education and to this end supports and encourages student growth and well-being by creating a safe, diverse, equitable and inclusive learning environment.

Students participate actively in the learning process and in academic life with no restrictions of a cultural nature, gender, race, sexuality, religion or socio-economic status.

When studying at Lusófona, any student experiences a vibrant and welcoming university, full of social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities.

Any student has access to a range of activities and events that will make them feel at home, build friendships and experiences that will last a lifetime.

In the welcome guide, available online at https://bemvindo.ulusofona.pt/pt/ , or in person at the Services, the university endeavours to provide information about life on campus and in the city so that any student feels integrated from day one.

Lusófona's educational project is based on the conviction that the active and committed participation of all students, teachers and staff in the activities of a higher education institution is the only way it can achieve its strategic objectives and have a significant social impact that contributes to the effective scientific, cultural and economic development of the society in which it operates;

To this end, it endeavours to attract teachers and staff who are committed to building a career and contributing to making Lusófona University a benchmark for excellence in teaching and research.

The Talent Management Office supports teachers and non-teaching staff in finding and developing careers within the university.

The University offers its students several support services regarding lifelong employability and career development.

EVA - Internships, Active Life and Lifelong Learning is a service dedicated to supporting and connecting students and graduates with the labour market, with the aim of promoting and supporting curricular, extracurricular and professional internships and the process of entering active life.

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

2,387 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

2,387 EUR

Other Expenses

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.