International Bachelor's
Student

Welcome to NOVA IMS: The ideal destination for your international experience!

NOVA IMS offers international students an excellent education that prepares them to meet the challenges of the global marketplace. The programs are designed to provide a solid foundation in their areas of specialization, combining theory and practice to ensure a consolidated learning experience. Each year we welcome students from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, ensuring a truly global learning environment!

Apply for a bachelor's degree at NOVA IMS and be part of an enriching educational experience driven by innovation and cultural diversity!

Applications under the International Students status for the 2026/27 academic year will be open from October 21^st to November 27^th, 2025. To apply, click here.

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1# In several international recognitions
97% Employment Rate */**
1.077€ Average monthly salary of bachelor*
4.300 Estimated number of students
enrolled in 2024-25
100 Different Nationalities
across Students
30% International
Students
11% International
Faculty

* Independent ObipNOVA 2020 report on NOVA IMS graduates, one year after graduation.

** Employment rate measured according to the QS Employment Rate.

Bachelor´s Degrees

Data Science

You analyze, interpret and use data to solve complex problems. You will discover valuable patterns and insights that help organizations make strategic and innovative decisions.

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Information Management

Manage and organize data to maximize its value and become a manager of the future. You will make strategic decisions based on data and ensure that information is communicated to the right people at the right time.

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Information Systems

Design, implement and manage technological systems. You can ensure the collection, storage and efficiency of an organization's data and processes.

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Who Can Apply?

The present call for applications for NOVA IMS degrees, under the Statute of the International Student, is aimed at students who do not have Portuguese nationality and are not nationals of any EU Member countries.

The following cases are not eligible:

Family members of portuguese citizenship or citizenship of a Member State of the EU, regardless of their nationality;
Legal residents of Portugal who have been such for over two years uninterruptedly on January 1^st of the year they wish to enroll in an undergraduate degree. The same applies if their children have been legal residents of Portugal for the same period;
Those who are beneficiaries, on January 1^st of the year in which they intend to enter higher education, of equal rights and duties status granted under an international treaty between the Portuguese State and the State of which they are a national;
Foreign students currently attending NOVA IMS as part of an international exchange program to carry out part of a study cycle in a foreign higher education institution with which NOVA IMS has established an exchange agreement, for this specific purpose;
Those who require access to higher education through the special arrangements for access and entry regulated by Decree-Law No. 393/99, of October 2^nd, as amended by Decree-Law No. 272/2009 of October 1^st.

Application process

Once you have verified that you are eligible to apply for a degree program at NOVA IMS, you do so online by filling out a form and uploading the documents required for your application.

1^st application phase: October 21^stto November 27^th, 2025.
You can access the Call for Applications Announcement here.
Online Application through the applications form. [Portal].

Please note that international students may submit only one application per year. This means:

If you apply to just one program, you cannot apply again during the same year.
If you wish to apply for more than one program, you must do so in a single application cycle by selecting the programs that you want (you can choose all three). An application fee is charged for each program selected.

Required Documents:

Photocopy of personal identification document or passport, which expressly sets out the applicant's nationality;
Declaration, under oath, that the applicant is not covered by any of the points listed in Article 2, paragraph 2; [Download]
Photocopy of diplomas/education certificates/training, namely the qualification giving access to higher education in the country of origin and the Portuguese high school education or equivalent qualification;
Photocopy of proof of proficiency in the language of instruction must be provided;
Certificate of residence issued by the country where the applicant currently resides.

Note: Until the enrollment period, the documents referred at points 3) and 4) of n.º 2 must be recognized by a diplomatic authority or portuguese consulate or with the affixing of the Hague Apostille by the State Entity where the document was issued or other certification of authenticity of the diploma, and if they are not issued in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish, they must be translated into Portuguese or English.

Conditions and Regulations

Entry Requirements
To be accepted in an undergraduate degree at NOVA IMS, students must fulfill the following requirements:
1. Written exam on the subjects of the entry assessment to undergraduate degrees (Mathematics);
  
  The subject of the written exam are established in this Call for Applications Public Notice, available here.
2. Proof of proficiency in English, in written and/or oral form (minimum access level: B2 according to CEFR - Common European Framework of Reference for Languages);
  
  The following are exempt from the English language test: holders of courses obtained in countries where English is the official language, who are applicants for our courses;
  
  Students who only have an intermediate level of knowledge of English (B1 level, according to CEFR) are eligible to apply, if they commit to attending an annual Universidade Nova de Lisboa language course or at another entity recognized as competent by the Dean of NOVA IMS. The costs of registration and attendance are of the responsibility of the students;
  
  To do the aforementioned exams the applicant must have a computer with an integrated and functional webcam and should also have the identification document. This exams are going to be monitored using a software that activates a plug-in the computer. This plug-in must be installed in advance and can be downloaded here.
3. Interview (ZOOM) with the program coordinator.
Call for Applications
Academic year 2026-2027

Applications are made exclusively online through: Applications Portal - NOVA IMS (unl.pt).
- Call for applications: from October 21^st to November 27^th, 2025;
- Written English exam (online) - just for applicants who didn’t present B2 First Certificate or FCE; IELTS higher than 5.5 or TOEFL higher than 72: December 3^rd, 2025;
- Written math exam (online): December 4^th, 2025;
- Interview with the program coordinator (ZOOM): December 5^th, 2025;
- Final classification and ranking of candidates: Mention on the article 8^thof the International Student Regulation at NOVA IMS;
- Deadline for Disclosure and Communication of Results: December 9^th, 2025;
- Date for complaint about the application results: until December 15^th, 2025;
- Registration and enrollment: beginning of September 2026.
Admissions and Tuiton Fees
Application Fee

The fee of the application is €70. The application can only be considered after the payment of the application fee, within the stipulated period, non-refundable in case of withdrawal or non-admission in the program.

Registration Fee

Once admitted to the course and upon confirmation of admission, students are required to make a pre-registration payment (approximately 1 week after the admission result is announced) of €3,000, which is deducted from the tuition fee and is non-refundable in the event of withdrawal.

Tuiton Fees

Academic Year 2025-2026
- Full payment: €7.500/year (does not include registration costs and annual school insurance).
- Payment in 5 installments:
  
  1^st installment: October 1^st to 8^th, 2025: €1.500;
  
  2^nd installment: November 1^st to 8^th, 2025: €1.500;
  
  3^rd installment: January 1^st to 8^th, 2026: €1.500;
  
  4^th installment: March 1^st to 8^th, 2026: €1.500;
  
  5^thinstallment: May 1^st to 8^th, 2026: €1.500
Registration and Enrollment
1. Admitted applicants must carry out their registration and enrollment within the deadlines and specific conditions set out in the schedule applicable to this call for applications;
2. When an applicant fails to register and enroll within the stipulated period, the next applicants on the admission list will be called in their place;
3. In addition to the specificities of the international student status, students are subject to the internal regulations in force at NOVA IMS.
Regulation and Applicable Legislation

The information on this page does not exempt the consultation of the legislation ruling this special call for applications for access and entry to 1^st cycles of study of this School, Decree-Law No. 36/2014, of March 10^th, amended by Decree-Law No. 113/2014, of July 16^th, and Decree-Law No. 62/2018, of August 6^th, as well as the Internal Regulation of NOVA IMS for this call.

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60% of the population in Lisbon
speaks English
1.º city break
from Europe*
1.º european seaside
motropolis destination*
7.º safest country
in the World**
850 kms of coastline
+4000 sunny hours

* The awards for "Europe's 1st City Break" refer to the World Travel Awards, 2024 - also received in 2009, 2010, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2024. The title of "Europe's 1st Seaside Metropolitan Destination" was awarded in 2022. For more information, please visit the official website, here.

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Osmainy Raimundo

Angola

Srijan Dahal

Nepal

Valentin Hialunga

Angola

Ilona Nacu

Bachelor’s in Data Science, Class of 2024

Tadeu Strutynskyy

Information Management Bachelor's Degree Finalist

Carolina Braziel Shaul

Bachelor’s Degree Alumnus

Lea Theresa Müller

Home-University: HNU University of applied Sciences Neu-Ulm, Germany Faculty: Business and Economics

Laura Hollfelder

Home University: Neu-Ulm University | Faculty: Information Management

I chose the Information Systems Bachelor's Degree because I have always been passionate about technology. When thinking about what to study, I knew I wanted something connected to computing and emerging technologies. What stood out to me in the program’s curriculum was the combination of computing and statistics, which I found particularly intriguing.
Additionally, while researching the school, I discovered its high employability rate and felt that it truly valued and fostered close connections among students, staff, and professors. The fact that the program is accredited by ABET was also a significant factor in my decision.

Once you join NOVA IMS, you will be welcomed and supported by a warm community that includes faculty, staff, fellow students, and everyone around you.
I encourage you to fully embrace this experience and make the most of it.

My first contact with NOVA IMS was through the Supernova Foundation Program, where I learned how to do predictive modeling — something I never thought I would do but ended up really enjoying. This experience inspired me to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Information Management at NOVA IMS. I was also drawn to the program because it serves as a bridge between data science and business. Since starting the course, I have had world-class professors who consistently encourage us to apply critical thinking and strive for excellence, and I can see the impact that has had in my daily life.

The Data Science Degree is perfect for those looking for a mix of programming, mathematics and statistics, all in ideal amounts. The course is practical and hands-on, showing us what it will be like to work in the real market, introducing us to current topics and delving into different domains as the degree progresses. The project topics are diverse, showing us how versatile our field really can be. The faculty is up to date with the latest trends and news in the industry and is available for questions and suggestions. Although I've been satisfied with the degree since the beginning of my academic career, the course has managed to capture me more and more over the semesters.

The Information Management degree at NOVA IMS is an excellent choice for those interested in management and technology. This course manages to effectively combine these two areas and prepares students for the challenges of the job market. With a strong practical component, the program not only provides a solid theoretical foundation, but also prepares students for real-world applications in the professional world. The high employability rate reflects the value and relevance of this course in today's business environment.

I can assure you that the bachelor’s degree in Data Science at NOVA IMS is incredibly useful and enriching. In addition to being extremely practical, the teachers are always available to help, prioritizing the interaction and interest of the students.

I had a great experience, spending my Erasmus at NOVA IMS in Lisbon. Due to the warm welcome and great effort from the Erasmus Office but also the Academic Service Team, I quickly settled into studying at NOVA IMS. I really appreciated that courses were taught in presence as that helped a lot with getting in touch with other students and experiencing the student life at NOVA IMS. All teachers were very helpful and did their best to impart sustainable knowledge to students. That included theoretical class but also practical projects that help to transfer the content into real world. The atmosphere at NOVA IMS is family and everyone from teacher to staff to students helps you to have the best experience.

Looking back after five months in Lisbon, I am very happy that I have decided to do an Erasmus. The time was full of great experiences and encounters with people from all over the world. Furthermore, the partner university NOVA IMS has supported me very much during the whole stay.
The well-implemented face-to-face classes helped to improve my personal skills and academic knowledge. Getting out of my comfort zone let me face new challenges and made me develop the skills to solve problems on my own. At NOVA IMS I had the possibility to choose from a broad range of courses and deepen my knowledge especially in areas of information management.
Lisbon as a city is incredibly versatile and you have the opportunity to make many excursions nearby. I would definitely recommend Lisbon and the University NOVA IMS for an Erasmus!