Universidade Lusófona
Lisbon, Portugal
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,201
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 16,900
- International students
- 10%
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1998
Overview
Universidade Lusófona is the largest private university in Portugal, managed by COFAC, a non-profit cooperative. Founded in 1998 through the merger of ISMAG and ISHT, it operates two university centres in Lisbon and Porto. With over 16,900 students and 1,671 academic staff, it offers 65 bachelor's degrees, 70 master's degrees, 4 integrated master's, 8 Erasmus Mundus master's, 13 doctoral programmes, and extensive postgraduate courses. All programmes are accredited by A3ES and comply with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The university leads the FilmEU European University alliance and has over 1,700 international students from 84 nationalities.
Fields of study
- Architecture and Urban Planning
- Arts and Design
- Social Sciences and Humanities
- Film and Media Arts
- Communication Studies
- Sport Sciences
- Law
- Economics and Management
- Education Sciences
- Engineering and Natural Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Systems
- Psychology
- Health Sciences
- Veterinary Medicine
- Social Work
- Tourism
- Security Studies
- Aeronautics
Accreditation: A3ES - Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Autumn 2026
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- info.cul@ulusofona.pt
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 fees (propinas) are paid monthly and vary by program. International students pay the same tuition rates as domestic students but must pay the first 2 monthly instalments at enrolment. Application fee: 225€ (domestic), 425€ (international). Consult individual course pages for specific amounts.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYBER: Cyberspace, Behavior and E-Therapy - European Joint Master Degree Erasmus Mundus (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Mestrado Integrado em Arquitetura (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Mestrado Integrado em Arquitetura [CUP) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Mestrado Integrado em Ciências Farmacêuticas (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Nós e os Animais de Estimação - Curso de Verão - Campus Lusófona para Jovens (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| REPLAY the European Master in Games (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| ReSound - Joint Master of Arts in Sound Design for Media Arts (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.