With over one hundred years of history, ISEG was the first school of economics and management founded in Portugal. The school is part of the University of Lisbon, the largest Portuguese university.
In 1759 - The School of Economics and Management (Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão) is founded in Lisbon as the Class of Commerce.
Over a dozen of those programs (spread across all levels of study) are fully available in English.
With na experienced and well prepared faculty, students from more than 70 countries contribute to na ever-increasing international academic environment, and take advantage of the school's excellence, recognized by eduniversal with 5 Masters in the global ranking.
Scientific research is, along with undergraduate and post-graduate education, and other services to the community, one of the fundamental functions of any university. For this reason, scientific research plays an integral part in the life of ISEG and promoting research is one of the main concerns of the Scientific Council.
Career Management Office is your partner in achieving your career goals. Our consultants assure you all the support you need, either in the dissemination of opportunities or preparation for job search or an internship.
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Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsThe Francisco Pereira de Moura Library is ISEG's literary resource centre, housing a wide range of literature and information both in digital an paper format, which can be accessed in person or online.
The computer network covers all ISEG computers, including the classrooms and special computer rooms. Wireless access is also available across the campus.
The University of Lisbon Medical Centre, available to all University of Lisbon members, is located at the Ajuda Campus, in the CEDAR facilities.
A modern facility which has been newly renovated, the UL Medical Centre offers the following services:
- Family doctor - family planning, ophthalmology
- Dentist
- Psychologist
- Psychology Support Service for Students
ISEG is housed in a former convent, beautifully converted to provide purpose-built modern facilities while preserving the character and features of the original buildings. More modern buildings complete the landscape. We strongly value cultural diversity and regularly promote extracurricular activities including workshops, concerts, exhibitions, sports, and community service, preparing our students for an ever-changing world. Our multicultural community gains strength and ideas from Lisbon’s vitality! Lisbon is one of the most attractive cities in Europe where you can find tradition, romance, culture, entertainment and great emotions/experiences under long hours of brilliant sunlight and a beautiful moon.
ISEG is accredited by the Association of Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction held by only 5% of business schools in the world, the ISEG MBA is accredited by AMBA, and our programs are recognized by many reputed international entities (e.g., CFA University Affilliation Program, IFoA – Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, PMI – Project Management Institute, RICS – Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
Studying at ISEG was an amazing experience, it has created a greater insight into the business world and it has developed my soft skills through different associations in the faculty. The teachers are super friendly and they would always helps us with their knowledge.
The master's in Economics at ISEG has been a great challenge for me so far, in which I have been developing new skills and improving old ones. I feel the school could provide better service to it's foreign students, especially during the COVID-19 shock.
ISEG is the oldest university of Economics and Management in Portugal. The building is very cozy and has a lot of story behind it! This university enable students to go further with lots of associations and activities almost every day. The professors are very rigorous and very professionals. It's a great university!