Overview

The GOALS International Master's program (Governance and Administration of Leisure and Sports) is a two-year program taught entirely in English (120 ECTS) and jointly managed by the University of Lille (France), the University of Lisbon (Portugal), Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania), Nicolaus Copernicus University (Poland), and the International University of Health, Exercise & Sports - LUNEX (Luxembourg).

Objectives

To train managers with a strong foundation in theoretical knowledge related to decision-making in the sports sector;
To design and develop skills in marketing, communication and management projects related to sports and leisure;
To identify and adopt strategies to promote the resilience of professionals involved in sports management contexts;
To implement, monitor, and evaluate management programs in different sports contexts;
To collect, select and interpret data related to the respective professional area.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Sport Governance
Sport Policy and Public Administration
Sport Marketing and Communication
Legal Issues in Sport and Leisure
Resource Management in Sport Organisations
Sport Industry and Digital Transformation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Sports Management

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Legal copy of Bachelor degree or recognised equivalent related to sport studies, management or business administration (plus English translation), or a formal letter from their university stating they will finish their Bachelor of Science programme (or equivalent) before their enrolment in the GOALS Master programme
Legal copy of official academic transcript for the whole degree and average grade (plus English translation)
Curriculum Vitae, preferably using the Europass template (or max. 3 pages)
Valid official language certificate
Passport or valid ID document for EU citizens
Two recommendation letter from an academic and a professional referee. You will inform your referee and fill in the application file with their email address. They will directly receive an email inviting them to upload the letter via a link.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year

Living costs

Lisbon

Portugal

630 - 1123 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Lisbon

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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