PortugalLisbonPublic UniversityFully FundedNOVA University Lisbon
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
NOVA University Lisbon is a Portuguese public university founded in 1973. It has nine academic units, made up of five faculties, three institutes and a school, including the School of Science and Technology, the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Nova School of Business and Economics, NOVA Medical School, NOVA Law School, NOVA Information Management School (NOVA IMS) and the National School of Public Health. Students can apply for government social-support grants subject to eligibility, and the academic units also offer their own scholarships and discounts, usually as tuition-fee reductions based on merit or for specific groups of international students. Conditions differ from one school to another. Details are published on the schools' websites and the university's scholarships page.
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Nova SBE Shapers - Avanza Scholarship 2027
BachelorFully Funded10 majorsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Lisbon
Life and living
Lisbon
Living in Lisbon
Portugal’s sunny hillside capital on the Tagus estuary, home to the University of Lisbon, NOVA University and Lusófona University.
Student housing
University of Lisbon residence rooms cost about EUR 200 a month (double or triple only); a private room is about EUR 300–400 or more, a studio EUR 450–550.
Transport for students
The Navegante pass is free for students up to age 23 enrolled at a Portuguese institution (sub23).
Top landmarks
Belém Tower
Alvesgaspar · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Jerónimos Monastery
Holger Uwe Schmitt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Alfama district
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:INE Portugal – Lisboa municipalityCiências ULisboa – AccommodationComparaJá – Free public transport pass (sub23)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Full tuition, Living-cost contribution.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: CV, Motivation letter, Proof of enrolment, ID document, Working-student proof, IRS Model 3 or foreign tax-return equivalent.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.unl.pt/en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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