Master in Careers

For Master in Careers, tuition comes to 21,000 USD per year.

A 98.5% employment rate within six months of graduation serves as the cornerstone of the Nova SBE career ecosystem. Rather than offering generic placement support, the school integrates a robust, multi-layered professional development framework directly into the Master’s experience to ensure graduates are not merely job-ready, but positioned for global impact.

Signature Professional Development Pillars

• Mastering Your Career: A structured series of workshops and events dedicated to market intelligence and personal goal-setting.
• Meet the Market: An asynchronous Skills Accelerator providing deep-dive industry exploration across sectors like Consulting, Technology, and Finance.
• Mentoring Program: Direct access to an extensive alumni network that facilitates the transition from academic theory to professional practice.
• Dedicated Consultancy: Each student is paired with a Career Consultant to navigate recruitment processes and individual career trajectories.

By leveraging tools like the JobTeaser portal alongside strategic field visits through the Careers@ initiative, students gain tangible exposure to international markets. With over 57% of graduates securing positions abroad, the programme serves as a launchpad for those seeking to build meaningful, sustainable, and globally-mobile careers.

NOVA University Lisbon, founded in 1973 and located in Portugal’s dynamic capital region, is a modern and internationally minded institution with roughly 22,018 students, including about 3,408 international students. The university blends urban campus life with strong ties to Lisbon’s cultural and business districts, giving students easy access to internships, cultural attractions, and a lively student scene. Its relatively recent founding means NOVA emphasizes innovation, interdisciplinary study, and international collaboration.

Academically, NOVA offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs across sciences, social sciences, arts, and technology, and is recognized for research excellence in areas such as public health, economics, and engineering. Teaching often incorporates project-based work and partnerships with industry, helping students build practical skills alongside academic knowledge. Support services include academic advising, language courses, and career services geared to preparing graduates for both local and global job markets.

For international students, NOVA provides a welcoming environment with English-taught programs, orientation sessions, and assistance with housing and visas. Living in Lisbon offers a relatively affordable European experience compared with other capitals, plus excellent public transport and a pleasant climate. Whether you seek rigorous research training or practical industry connections, NOVA University Lisbon is a strong choice for students looking to study in a vibrant, internationally connected European city.