Instituto Superior Técnico (Técnico Lisboa)
Lisbon, Portugal
Quick facts
- World rank
- #401
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 12,017
- International students
- 9%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1911
Overview
Instituto Superior Técnico (Técnico Lisboa) is the largest school of Architecture, Engineering, Science and Technology in Portugal, a public institution within the Universidade de Lisboa. Founded in 1911, it offers Bachelor, Master, and PhD programmes in engineering, science, architecture and technology. It is ranked #1 engineering school in Portugal and among the top 15 in Europe (US News, Shanghai rankings), with over 12,000 students and a strong focus on research and innovation.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Aerospace Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Geological and Mining Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Naval and Ocean Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Applied Mathematics
- Biotechnology
- Pharmacy Engineering
- Energy
- Urban Planning
- Data Science
Accreditation: A3ES — Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.