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Universidade Lusófona
Centro Universitário Lusófona-Lisboa, Lisboa Portugal
# 1101-1120QS Sustainability Ranking
66Undergraduate programs
94Postgraduate programs
4,535 EURTuition Fee/year
About Universidade Lusófona
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
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.
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
PHD
Faculty of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Information Technology (Oporto) (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 (Oporto) (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 (Lisbon) (13)
Biomedical Engineering BA
Biotechnology BA
Circular Bioeconomy and Technology BA
Civil Engineering BA (Porto)
Electrotechnical Engineering BA
Environmental Engineering BA (Lisboa)
Industrial Engineering and Management BA
Faculty of Law (Lisbon) (13)
Criminology BA
Law BA (Lisboa)
Faculty of Law (Oporto) (13)
European Studies, Lusophone Studies and International Relations BA
Law BA (Porto)
Faculty of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology (Oporto) (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 (Lisbon) (13)
Physical Education and Sport BA (Lisboa)
Faculty of Psychology and Education (Oporto) (13)
Physical Education and Sport BA (Porto)
Psychology BA (Porto)
Faculty of Social Sciences, Education and Administration (Lisbon) (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)
Sociology BA
School of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Information Technologies (Lisbon) (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)
Computing Engineering BA
Data Science BA
Digital Animation BA
Fashion Design and Production BA
Game Design and Playful Media MSc
Informatics, Networks and Telecommunications Engineering BA
Information Technology Management BA
Photography BA
Sound Science and Technology BA
Videogames BA
Visual Arts BA
School of Economic Sciences and Organizations (Lisbon) (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 (Lisbon) (13)
Biochemistry BA
Biology BA
Psychology BA (Lisboa)
School of Sciences and Health Technologies (Lisbon) (13)
Beauty Care and Well-Being BA
Nutrition Sciences BA
Faculty of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Information Technology (Oporto) (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 (Oporto) (15)
Human Resources Management MSc
Tourism and Hospitality Management and Innovation MSc (Porto)
Faculty of Engineering (Lisbon) (15)
Civil Engineering MSc
Environmental Engineering MSc
Industrial Engineering and Management MSc
Faculty of Law (Lisbon) (15)
Company Law MSc
Law MSc (Lisboa)
Legal and Criminal Sciences MSc
Market Law MSc
Public Law MSc
Faculty of Law (Oporto) (15)
International Relationships MSc
Labor and Social Security Law MSc
Law MSc (Porto)
Faculty of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology (Oporto) (15)
Civil Protection MSc
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport (Lisbon) (15)
Athletic Training MSc
Exercise and Health MSc
Football - from Training to High Competition MSc
Physical Exercise and Well-Being MSc
Teaching Physical Education at Elementary and Secondary Levels MSc
Teaching Physical Education in Basic and Secondary Education MSc
Faculty of Psychology and Education (Oporto) (15)
Clinical Neuropsychology MSc
Clinical and Health Psychology MSc (Porto)
Football Sport Training MSc
Psychology of Justice: Crime Victims MSc
Faculty of Social Sciences, Education and Administration (Lisbon) (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
Political Science - Citizenship and Governance MSc
Science of Religions MSc
Sociomuseology MSc
Teaching Visual Arts in the 3rd Cycle of Basic Education and Secondary Education MSc
Teaching of Informatics MSc
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Lisbon) (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)
Others (15)
Social Gerontology MSc
Social Work and Social Policy MSc
School of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Information Technologies (Lisbon) (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
Computer Engineering and Information Systems MSc
Data Science MSc
Design MSc
Documentary Film Making Erasmus Mundus MSc
Fashion Design and Production MSc
Film Heritage MSc
Film Studies MSc
Journalism and Media Studies MSc
Organizational Communication MSc
Photography MSc
Sound Production and Technology MSc
Urban Planning MSc
School of Economic Sciences and Organizations (Lisbon) (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
Tourism and Hospitality Management and Innovation MSc (Lisboa)
School of Psychology and Life Sciences (Lisbon) (15)
Applied Neuropsychology MSc
Clinical and Health Psychology MSc (Lisboa)
Cyberspace, Behaviour and E-therapy MSc
Embryology and Human Reproduction MSc
Forensic Psychology MSc
Social and Organizational Psychology MSc
Transdisciplinary in Sexology MSc
School of Sciences and Health Technologies (Lisbon) (15)
Chemistry of Natural Bioactives MSc
Health Products and Food Supplements MSc
Pharmaceutical Sciences (BA+MSc)
Faculty of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Information Technology (Oporto) (8)
Architecture PhD (Porto)
Communication Development Studies PhD
Faculty of Law (Lisbon) (8)
Law PhD (Lisboa)
Faculty of Law (Oporto) (8)
Law PhD (Porto)
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport (Lisbon) (8)
Physical Education and Sport PhD
Faculty of Psychology and Education (Oporto) (8)
Clinical Psychology, Cognitive-behavioral Approach PhD (Porto)
Faculty of Social Sciences, Education and Administration (Lisbon) (8)
Education PhD
Sociomuseology PhD
School of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Information Technologies (Lisbon) (8)
Architecture PhD (Lisboa)
Communication Sciences PhD
Informatics PhD
Media Art and Communication PhD
Urban Planning PhD
School of Psychology and Life Sciences (Lisbon) (8)
Clinical Psychology, Cognitive-behavioral Approach PhD (Lisboa)
University information
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:
2nd Cycles / Masters
3rd cycle / Doctorates
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.
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.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
The Social Action Service, through Cofac, the University's founding body, aims to ensure support for the comprehensive training of students by awarding educational benefits and training incentives in order to favour equal opportunities in access to university attendance and progression in studies.
The forms of student support include:
Direct social support, including scholarships for excellence, merit, doctoral studies, high-level athletes, students from CPLP countries and PRR. Discounts on tuition fees agreed with public and private organisations.
Indirect Social Support, Access to health services, cultural and sporting activities.
Special Social Support, Granted through DGES scholarships which include scholarships for students with special educational needs. Cofac grants for emergency aid for refugees.
Special benefits, through our own educational support for students, staff, new students and alumni, reverted into a reduction in the annual tuition fees.
Universidade Lusófona offers its students the chance to apply for scholarships from:
DGES - Directorate-General for Higher Education (Ministry of Education and Science)
European Union scholarships
Rankings & ratings
Universidade Lusófona is one of the top universities in Lisboa, Portugal. It is ranked #1101-1120 in QS Sustainability Ranking 2025.
QS Sustainability Ranking
Europe University Rankings - Southern Europe
Europe University Rankings
QS Sustainability Ranking
Universidade Lusófona
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Campus locations
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FAQs
Sustainability and promoting the ecological and digital transition recognizing that there are limited and finite resources in the world and therefore committing ourselves to establishing best practices to conserve resources, as well as decreasing the university's carbon footprint and developing skills and technological innovation for ecological and digital transition in line with the UN's sustainable development goals.
Renewable and Accessible Energies with the assembly of a UPAC - self-consumption production unit;
Sustainable Cities and Communities with electric and environmental mobility, a bicycle park and 2 Charge stations for cars;
Sustainable consumption and production patterns- implementing various actions at changing attitudes and behaviours, with training and encouraging the use of digital platforms and dematerialization
Recycling points, training in waste management and separation, encouraging the use of reusable bottles and public water consumption. https://www.ulusofona.pt/en/green-lusofona
The University wants all its students, collaborators, teachers and researchers be part of the educational project, be involved in the life of the University and that with their work, energy and creativity continue to contribute, daily, to make ULusófona a reference institution in the national and international panorama.
UL Students Services
SIGA - Integrated Student Management; EVA - Internships and Employment Services; GABI - International Relations Support; SAS - Social Action Service; GAENNE - Office for the Support of Students with Special Educational Needs; SATA - Technical and Administrative Support; Accommodation; Health insurance; Welcoming Sessions for New Students
UL Campus
Campus; Library; Bookshop; Canteens; bars and eating places; Study rooms and Technology Work Centre; Academic Association and Student Centres; University Sport; Join us
UL Community Liaison
Fernando Lopes Cinema; Green Lusófona; Building Knowledge; Open Days; Senior School; Summer School; Veterinary Hospital
Quality healthcare by designing a European Research Area focussing on human and animal health and welfare, which in conjunction with health organisations has created the Health Benefits Plan (PBS) for the entire educational community and families and a psychology service and production of mental health content.
Quality education through teaching, research and social responsibility activities fulfils the objective of "Education for all" by awarding educational benefits to students, staff, teachers and their families; scholarships for excellence, merit and for students from CPLP countries; public and private protocols and partnerships.
Creation of lifelong learning courses with free (micro-credentials) and certified modular training funded by the PRR and Portugal 2020 and offering curricular units to students.
Reducing inequalities with a connection to the community by promoting internships, integration into working life and volunteer programmes involving students, teachers and staff, with partner organisations.
The Internal Quality Assurance System(IQAS) has been evaluated and certified by the national Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education- A3ES since 2021.
This Agency was created by the Portuguese state following the development of quality assurance systems, namely those in the European space, with the purpose of promoting and ensuring the quality of higher education.
https://www.ulusofona.pt/en/qualidade
All the university’s programs, from all levels (Bachelors, Masters and PhD) are evaluated and accredited by a national agency, Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education-A3ES.
This Agency was created by the Portuguese state following the development of quality assurance systems, namely those in the European space, with the purpose of promoting and ensuring the quality of higher education.
https://www.a3es.pt/en/accreditation-and-audit/accreditation-process-results