Católica Porto Business School (CPBS)

Católica Porto Business School (CPBS)

Católica Porto Business School is a school of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, renowned for the development of professionals for a sustainable and global society, and for advancing knowledge in Management and Economics. The School is part of a select group of three schools in Portugal that boast EQUIS and AMBA accreditations.  
  • 4 Masters
  • 43 Scholarships
  • 100 Academic Staff
  • 1,550 Students
  • 100 Students (int'l)
  • Private Institution Type

Top reasons to study here

  • High quality education.
  • Strong connections to practice, enabling a tight fit between skills development and market needs.
  • Teaching is characterized by a close engagement with students, with constant innovation of programmes and pedagogical methods.

History

For over 30 years Católica Porto Business School has trained professionals in Management and Economics who follow national and international careers.

Education

Católica Porto Business School boasts strong connections to practice, enabling a tight fit between skills development and market needs. Our teaching is characterized by a close engagement with students, as well as constant innovation of programmes and pedagogical methods.  Students develop a global mindset by completing courses in multiple countries and cultures through exchange or double degree programmes, by participating in international weeks, by engaging in teamwork with international students, and through the completion of the many courses taught in English by invited professors from our international partnership network.  

Research

Research at Católica Porto Business School combines the highest standards of scientific rigor with impact on businesses and society. It is organized in different centres and labs: CEGE, a research centre accredited by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology, focusing on fundamental research; two applied research labs – S.Lab and Lead.Lab – focusing on Service Management and Leadership, respectively; and CEGEA, focusing on consultancy and development of national and sectorial policies.

Career

Our undergraduate programs include the development of hard and soft skills for immediate employability or for continuing postgraduate education in the best schools worldwide. At the master level, we develop expert professionals according to functional or industry areas. In executive education, we offer MBA programmes and courses in specialised areas for lifelong learning. Presently, the School offers programmes in Portugal, Angola, Brazil and Mozambique and continues working on its expansion to new geographies.

Católica Porto Business School (CPBS) Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Católica Porto Business School (CPBS). Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

MyUS
Location not available

For a complete overview of scholarships for Católica Porto Business School (CPBS), visit our scholarship search.

Student services

The campus hosts several other schools and comprises seven buildings. The four shared buildings are an example of our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture.

Facilities managed by CPBS have an adequate mix of auditoria, large and small classrooms, closed study rooms, and open study areas.

To face the challenges of hybrid teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, all the classrooms were adequately equipped with cameras and sound equipment. 

The study rooms are open 24/7, and the School offers open and closed spaces, where students from different nationalities socialize and work together towards their integral development as individuals and global citizens. 

Housing services

Católica Porto does not have student residences.

Nonetheless, there are private accommodation options available, adjusted to suit your needs. 

To ensure that you find the most suitable option, we suggest that you indicate what type of accommodation you are looking for as soon as you contact the International Office. 

We recommend that you refer to Católica Porto’s partner for any accommodation matters, just follow the link provided https://studentathome.net/.

Library services

The School has an unique Library and bookstore, with 1,250m2, 145 workstations and 7 search terminals.

ICT services

Yes. There are several working stations provided on campus, equipped with computers, printers and wi-fi. A set of Information System platforms are used in the support of the School’s activities. 

A Wi-Fi network is available throughout the campus. Every student has a personal profile on the servers, as well as a personal email.

Medical services

Porto has two major public hospital, off campus:

 

S. António Hospital (Hospital S. António)

Largo Prof Abel Salazar - Porto

4099-001 Porto

 

São João Hospital (Hospital São João)

Al Prof Hernâni Monteiro

4200-319 Porto

Campus life

Católica Porto Business School is located at UCP’s Foz Campus, just a 5-minute walk from the sea and from supermarkets and other resvices. 

The campus hosts several other schools and comprises seven buildings - Central, Arts, Restoration, Biotechnology, Américo Amorim, Paraíso and Canteen – that hosts 7 UCP’s schools: Católica Porto Business School, Law School,Arts School, School of Education and Psychology, Theology School,

School of Nursing, School of Biotechnology. 

The School has an unique Library and bookstore, spread across three floors 

A restaurant and patio with a view to the mouth of the river. Two fully equipped cafeterias, and a canteen. 

Sports facilities

In Porto, there is an abundance of places where you can dedicate yourself to sports, whether it is running, walking, cycling, skating or simply enjoying the outdoors. Below there are a few suggestions where you can enjoy all these sports: 

  • Brasil Avenue (Avenida Brasil)
  • Matosinhos waterfront (Marginal de Matosinhos)
  • Quinta do Covelo – a city park
  • Parque da Cidade – a city park
  • Parque Oriental da Cidade – a city park
  • Palácio de Cristal’s gardens (Jardins Palácio de Cristal)
  • Parque da Pasteleira – a city park 

Student clubs

The academic life at Católica Porto gives the students the possibility to participate in associations and initiatives promoted by them: 

  • Associação de Estudantes da Católica Porto Business School (AECPBS) (Students Association) 
  • Católica Students’ Consulting (CSC) 
  • Católica Porto Investment Club 
  • “Tuna” male and female (Academic Music Group)

Accreditation

The School is part of a select group of three schools in Portugal that boast EQUIS and AMBA accreditations. Its programs are also included under Universidade Católica Portuguesa’s AACSB accreditation scope. These recognitions assert the excellence of all our activities, including Teaching, Research and Societal Impact.

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Student Reviews

Catolica Porto
Provided by ESN rated 4 out of 5 stars

The Catholic University of Porto stands out for its academic quality and modern infrastructure. It offers a variety of courses and an international environment. Porto, in turn, has an affordable cost of living, rich cultural life and safety, making it an excellent place for students to enjoy a complete educational experience.

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Provided by ESN rated 4 out of 5 stars

I found the large scope of subjects studied to be a double edged sword as some of the courses offered were extremely interesting, i found out i really enjoyed anything related with innovation AI or programming , on the other hand some courses i found to be uninteresting and too superfecial. There is also a heavier focus on theoritical over practical learning something that...

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I thoroughly enjoyed the vast array of topics I explored during my training, especially delving into diverse fields like science, history, and literature. Interacting with users and assisting with queries was immensely rewarding. However, continual improvements in contextual understanding and real-time responsiveness can enhance user experience further. Overall, it's...

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