Founded in 1973 NOVA University Lisbon stands as the youngest public university in Lisbon. NOVA earned its name as the New University of Lisbon. But its impact is anything but new. NOVA’s rectorate is located here in Campolide. It serves as the central hub for the university’s administration.
NOVA University Lisbon emerged in response to Portugal’s growing need for higher education. The university sought to innovate education and contribute to the country’s development. NOVA began by focusing on graduate programs. Since 1977 it has expanded its offerings.
NOVA University Lisbon is divided into nine academic units. Each unit enjoys a great deal of autonomy. These units include sciences and technology, social sciences, and economics. Also included are medicine, law, information management, and public health. This structure allows for interdisciplinary approaches.
NOVA University Lisbon hosts numerous research and development units. These units foster partnerships with other national institutions. The Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology has recognized many of NOVA’s R&D Units. They have been evaluated as exceptional, excellent or very good.
NOVA University Lisbon contributes significantly to national research. It accounts for approximately 10% of Portugal’s research papers indexed to the Web of Science. NOVA’s researchers have been awarded multiple grants from the European Research Council. NOVA is recognized as a top national institution in research.
The Lisbon MBA is a partnership between NOVA, Catholic University of Portugal, and MIT Sloan School of Management. This partnership offers a full-time and a part-time MBA. Both universities hold the triple crown accreditation. The accreditations are AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB.
NOVA School of Business and Economics has achieved high rankings. It was ranked among the best European Business Schools by the Financial Times. NOVA is actively involved in cooperation with North American universities. These include the University of Texas at Austin, MIT, and Carnegie Mellon University.
NOVA’s motto is Omnis Civitas Contra Se Divisa Non Stabit. It means Any city divided against itself will not remain. This motto emphasizes unity within the university’s diversity. The emblem designed by Fernando das Neves represents the meridional character of the initials. It references the geographical location of Almada.
NOVA University Lisbon has a significant impact on Portuguese higher education. From its beginning as the newest university. NOVA has become a leading institution. Its commitment to innovation, research, and collaboration. This shapes the future of Portugal.