New University of Lisbon
Portugal
Overview
Based in Lisboa, Portugal, New University of Lisbon is a public institution that functions as a higher-education provider within Portugal.
The institution offers programmes across multiple qualification levels. New University of Lisbon's academic structure spans multiple faculties, supporting a catalogue of active programmes.
The institution serves 20,077 students across its programmes. A full-time academic staff supports teaching and research alongside support staff who manage student services, operating within its campus environment.
Location & Contact
New University of Lisbon's campus location, postal address, and the channels students typically use to reach the admissions team. Verified contact points help avoid third-party impersonators.
Academic Details
These figures give a quick read on New University of Lisbon's scale, staffing levels, and academic standing. Use them to ground decisions about programme fit and institutional capacity.
Degrees
Also Postgraduate and Specialization Courses; European Master in System Dynamics; Erasmus Mundus and Interuniversity Doctorates
Other 115 programs
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Aesthetics
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Engineering
- Anthropology
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Mathematics
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Atomic and Molecular Physics
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedicine
- Biophysics
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Cell Biology
- Ceramic Art
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Commercial Law
- Communication Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cooking and Catering
- Cultural Studies
- Data Processing
- Demography and Population
- Development Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Gender Studies
- Genetics
- Geography (Human)
- Geological Engineering
- Geology
- Health Sciences
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Management
- Information Management
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- International Studies
- Journalism
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Maritime Law
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Medical Parasitology
- Medicine
- Medieval Studies
- Microbiology
- Microelectronics
- Modern Languages
- Molecular Biology
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Music Education
- Nanotechnology
- Natural Sciences
- Neurosciences
- Nutrition
- Occupational Health
- Organic Chemistry
- Paleontology
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physical Engineering
- Physical Therapy
- Political Sciences
- Portuguese
- Primary Education
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Public Health
- Regional Planning
- Restoration of Works of Art
- Secondary Education
- Social Problems
- Social Studies
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Surveying and Mapping
- Technology
- Theatre
- Town Planning
- Translation and Interpretation
- Tropical Medicine
- Urban Studies
- Women's Studies
Faculties & Divisions
The academic units at New University of Lisbon alongside their subject specialisms. Subject-specific library resources are usually managed by the relevant faculty rather than the central library.
Law (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medical Sciences (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Clinical Researcher
- Healthcare Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Sciences and Technology (Faculty) 26 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Mathematics
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Ceramics and Glass Technology
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Educational Sciences
- Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Maintenance
- Energy Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Genetics
- Geological Engineering
- Geology
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microelectronics
- Molecular Biology
- Nanotechnology
- Physical Engineering
- Restoration of Works of Art
- Water Management
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social and Human Sciences (Faculty) 23 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Educational Sciences
- English
- Geography
- Germanic Languages
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Mass Communication
- Modern Languages
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Portuguese
- Sociology
- Translation and Interpretation
- Women's Studies
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Chemical and Biological Technology (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Technology
Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biomedicine
- Tropical Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Information Management (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Information Management
- Statistics
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Business and Economics (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Finance
- Management
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Public Health (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Administration
- Public Health
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
Common Career Paths
- Public Health Officer
- Epidemiologist
- Health Policy Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
The programme finder below covers every degree New University of Lisbon currently offers. Programme codes here often map to international classification systems used for credential recognition abroad.
Bachelor's Degree
34 programmes
New University of Lisbon lists 34 programmes that award a bachelor's degree — the foundational tier where students establish a discipline before narrowing their focus later.
Filosofia Philosophy & Ethics
Geografia e Planeamento Regional Social Sciences & Education
História History
História da Arte Art History
Línguas, Literaturas e Culturas Literature
Sociologia Social & Cultural Studies
Tradução Translation & Interpreting
Biologia Celular e Molecular Molecular Biology
Bioquímica Chemistry
Conservação - Restauro
Engenharia do Ambiente Environmental Engineering
Engenharia Biomédica Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Engenharia Civil Civil Engineering & Construction
Engenharia Física Engineering Physics
Engenharia e Gestão Industrial Industrial & Systems Engineering
Engenharia Informática Computer Sciences
Engenharia de Materiais Materials Science
Engenharia Mecânica Mechanical Engineering
Engenharia Química e Biológica Chemical Engineering
Matemática Mathematics
Química Aplicada Chemistry
Economia Economics
Gestão Management & Leadership
Gestão de Informação Management & Leadership
Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informação Information Systems & Technology
Direito Law
Ciências da Nutrição Nutrition & Dietetics
Antropologia Social & Cultural Studies
Arqueologia Archaeology
Ciência Política e Relações Internacionais Politics & International Relations
Ciências da Comunicação Communication Studies
Ciências da Linguagem Linguistics & Language Studies
Ciências Musicais Music
Estudos Portugueses Linguistics & Language Studies
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
55 programmes
These 55 programmes form New University of Lisbon's master's offering, combining advanced coursework with independent work that signals readiness for leadership or research.
Master's in Sustainable Urban Planning and Spatial Planning Mestrado em Urbanismo Sustentável e Ordenamento do Território Business & Management
Master's in Economics Economics
Master's in Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
Master's in Business Analytics Data Science & Analytics
Master's in Impact, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Master's in Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation Entrepreneurship
Master's in International Development and Public Policy Public Policy
International Master's in Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
International Master's in Management Business & Management
Master's in Management Business & Management
Master's in Analysis and Engineering of Big Data Mestrado em Análise e Engenharia de Big Data Data Science & Analytics
Master's in Glass and Ceramics Art and Science Mestrado em Arte e Ciência do Vidro e da Cerâmica Visual Arts
Master's in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Mestrado em Biologia Computacional e Bioinformática Biological Sciences
Master's in Biomaterials and Nanomedicine Mestrado em Biomateriais e NanoMedicina Materials Science
Master's in Biochemistry Mestrado em Bioquímica Biochemistry
Master's in Biochemistry for Health Mestrado em Bioquímica para a Saúde Biochemistry
Master's in Biotechnology Mestrado em Biotecnologia Biotechnology
Master's in Gastronomic Sciences Mestrado em Ciências Gastronómicas Physics & Astronomy
Master's in Digital Skills in Health Mestrado em Competências Digitais na Saúde Health Sciences
Master's in Conservation and Restoration Mestrado em Conservação e Restauro Visual Arts
Master's in Curation and Digital Humanities Mestrado em Curadoria e Humanidades Digitais Humanities & Cultural Studies
Master's in Education Mestrado em Educação Education & Teaching
Master's in Aerospace Engineering Mestrado em Engenharia Aeroespacial Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
Master's in Biomedical Engineering Mestrado em Engenharia Biomédica Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Master's in Civil Engineering Mestrado em Engenharia Civil Civil Engineering & Construction
Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering Mestrado em Engenharia Eletrotécnica e de Computadores Computer Sciences
Master's in Physics Engineering Mestrado em Engenharia Física Physics & Astronomy
Master's in Geological Engineering Mestrado em Engenharia Geológica Earth Sciences & Geology
Master's in Computer Science Engineering Mestrado em Engenharia Informática Computer Sciences
Master's in Mechanical Engineering Mestrado em Engenharia Mecânica Mechanical Engineering
Master's in Chemical and Biological Engineering Mestrado em Engenharia Química e Biológica Biological Sciences
Master's in Renewable Energy Engineering Mestrado em Engenharia de Energias Renováveis Energy Engineering
Master's in Advanced Digital Manufacturing Engineering Mestrado em Engenharia de Fabrico Digital Avançado Industrial & Systems Engineering
Master's in Materials Engineering Mestrado em Engenharia de Materiais Materials Science
Master's in Micro and Nanotechnologies Engineering Mestrado em Engenharia de Micro e Nanotecnologias General Engineering
Master's in Nanosystems and Embedded Systems Engineering Mestrado em Engenharia de Nanossistemas e Sistemas Embutidos General Engineering
Master's in Robotics and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Engineering Mestrado em Engenharia de Robótica e Sistemas Inteligentes de Manufatura Robotics & Automation
Master's in Environmental Engineering Mestrado em Engenharia do Ambiente Environmental Engineering
Master's in Engineering and Industrial Management Mestrado em Engenharia e Gestão Industrial Industrial & Systems Engineering
Master's in Mathematics Teaching Mestrado em Ensino de Matemática Mathematics
Master's in Statistics Applied to Health Mestrado em Estatística Aplicada à Saúde Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Master's in Molecular Genetics and Biomedicine Mestrado em Genética Molecular e Biomedicina Biological Sciences
Master's in Actuarial Mathematics Mestrado em Matemática Atuarial Mathematics
Master's in Mathematics and Applications Mestrado em Matemática e Aplicações Mathematics
Master's in Advanced Materials and Innovative Recycling Mestrado em Materiais Avançados e Reciclagem Inovadora Materials Science
Master's in Medical Microbiology Mestrado em Microbiologia Médica Biological Sciences
Master's in Paleontology Mestrado em Paleontologia
Master's in Bioorganic Chemistry Mestrado em Química Bioorgânica Chemistry
Master's in Building Rehabilitation Mestrado em Reabilitação de Edifícios Physiotherapy
Master's in Marine Living Resources: Science, Technology and Society Mestrado em Recursos Vivos Marinhos: Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade Marine Science
Master's in Geoenvironmental Rehabilitation of Degraded Areas Mestrado em Requalificação Geoambiental de Áreas Degradadas Physiotherapy
Master's in Agrifood Systems, Innovation and Sustainability Mestrado em Sistemas Agroalimentares, Inovação e Sustentabilidade Agriculture
Master's in Digital Society Mestrado em Sociedade Digital
Master's in Food Technology and Safety Mestrado em Tecnologia e Segurança Alimentar Food Science
Master's in Agro-Industrial Production and Transformation Technologies Mestrado em Tecnologias de Produção e Transformação Agro-industrial Agriculture
Master's in Precision Agriculture Technologies Mestrado em Tecnologias em Agricultura de Precisão Agriculture
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
30 programmes
Browse 30 programmes of research-degree study at New University of Lisbon. Each culminates in a thesis defended before examiners as an original scholarly contribution.
PhD in Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies Doutoramento em Alterações Climáticas e Políticas de Desenvolvimento Sustentável Politics & International Relations
PhD in Environment and Sustainability Doutoramento em Ambiente e Sustentabilidade Environmental Sciences
PhD in Bioenergy Doutoramento em Bioenergia
PhD in Biophysics and Biochemistry of Radiations Doutoramento em Biofísica e Bioquímica das Radiações Biochemistry
PhD in Biology Doutoramento em Biologia Biological Sciences
PhD in Biochemistry Doutoramento em Bioquímica Biochemistry
PhD in Biotechnology Doutoramento em Biotecnologia Biotechnology
PhD in Science and Engineering of Materials Doutoramento em Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais Materials Science
PhD in Food Science Doutoramento em Ciências dos Alimentos Food Science
PhD in Conservation and Restoration of Heritage Doutoramento em Conservação e Restauro do Património Visual Arts
PhD in Education Doutoramento em Educação Education & Teaching
PhD in Biomedical Engineering Doutoramento em Engenharia Biomédica Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
PhD in Oil Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering Doutoramento em Engenharia da Refinação, Petroquímica e Química Chemistry
PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering Doutoramento em Engenharia Eletrotécnica e de Computadores Computer Sciences
PhD in Physics Engineering Doutoramento em Engenharia Física Physics & Astronomy
PhD in Geological Engineering Doutoramento em Engenharia Geológica Earth Sciences & Geology
PhD in Industrial Engineering Doutoramento em Engenharia Industrial Industrial & Systems Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering Doutoramento em Engenharia Mecânica Mechanical Engineering
PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering Doutoramento em Engenharia Química e Biológica Biological Sciences
PhD in Atomic and Molecular Physics Doutoramento em Física Atómica e Molecular Physics & Astronomy
PhD in Geology Doutoramento em Geologia Earth Sciences & Geology
PhD in History, Philosophy and Heritage of Science and Technology Doutoramento em História, Filosofia e Património da Ciência e da Tecnologia Philosophy & Ethics
PhD in Computer Science Doutoramento em Informática Computer Sciences
PhD in Mathematics Doutoramento em Matemática Mathematics
PhD in Advanced Materials and Processing Doutoramento em Materiais e Processamento Avançados Materials Science
PhD in Digital Media Doutoramento em Media Digitais Media Studies & Mass Media
PhD in Nanotechnologies and Nanosciences Doutoramento em Nanotecnologias e Nanociências Natural Sciences
PhD in Chemistry Doutoramento em Química Chemistry
PhD in Sustainable Chemistry Doutoramento em Química Sustentável Chemistry
PhD in Agroindustrial Technologies Doutoramento em Tecnologias Agroindustriais Agriculture
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
1 programme
This group collects New University of Lisbon's 1 programme of certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate programmes — practical entry points or stepping stones toward a degree.
Medicina Medicine
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to New University of Lisbon
A practical five-step guide to applying to New University of Lisbon, from programme research through submission and follow-up.
- 1 Browse the programme catalogue
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. New University of Lisbon runs 120 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
- 2 Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Before applying to New University of Lisbon, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Portugal.
- 3 Get your documents ready
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with New University of Lisbon's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
- 4 Apply through the official channel
Lodge your application through the official website (www.unl.pt). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
- 5 Reach out and track your application
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at 351 213 715 600. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about New University of Lisbon
A short Q&A covering New University of Lisbon's essentials — founding, location, scale, ranking, and academic structure.
What city is New University of Lisbon in?
New University of Lisbon operates from Lisboa, Portugal.
Is New University of Lisbon a public or private institution?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How big is New University of Lisbon's student body?
New University of Lisbon serves approximately 20,077 students.
Is New University of Lisbon accredited?
The institution holds recognition from Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES).
What is New University of Lisbon's official website?
You can find New University of Lisbon online at www.unl.pt.
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