Nova School of Business and Economics (reviews)

I really enjoyed my Bachelor’s in Management at Nova SBE. The course is quite broad, with subjects like Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Operations Management, Accounting, and Organizational Behaviour, which gave me a good understanding of how different areas of a business connect. I especially enjoyed Finance and Statistics because they felt more practical and encouraged a lot of problem-solving. I also liked being able to choose the subjects I wanted to take from the 2nd year onwards. One thing I disliked was that some of the courses were too theoretical and extensive like Business law, Ethics, etc.

Outside of classes, being part of a club focused on consulting and NGOs was one of my favourite parts, as I could apply what I learned to real projects and develop my teamwork and communication skills. Nova has a lot of student clubs, and that is crucial for learning outside of the classroom and building essencial skills for life. Also, there is a huge incentive for international experiences such as Erasmus which increases skills like autonomy, independence and so on.

Overall, I would definitely recommend Nova SBE, especially for someone interested in business or consulting.

I had a great experience studying at Nova, you are constantly being exposed to international colleagues and a very modern way of teaching.
Nova is 15/20 minutes away from Lisbon or any major city, so make sure find activities at Uni such as surfing or joining a club.

Ever since I started high school, I have always wanted to study at Nova. When I actually got in, it felt like a dream come true. To be honest, my first year was quite challenging because it was so different from high school, but with the help of the professors and TAs, I was able to overcome all my difficulties and achieve my goals.

The social environment at the university is actually one of the things I like the most. People are always willing to help each other without expecting anything in return, even if they don’t know you.

Overall, studying at Nova is not easy. You need to be very focused and committed, but it is definitely a great experience. Because of that, I am considering pursuing my master’s degree at Nova as well.

Studying Management at Nova SBE has been an exceptional experience. The Carcavelos campus provides world-class facilities and services, with great public transport connections and the unmatched perk of being right by the beach. The campus environment is modern, welcoming, and vibrant.
​The faculty and staff are one of the school’s greatest assets approachable, enthusiastic, and genuinely invested in student success. Academically, the programme strikes a solid balance between strong theoretical foundations and practical, real-world application, thoroughly preparing you for the job market and professional challenges.
​The degree is undeniably demanding and requires hard work and resilience. However, the effort truly pays off. I highly recommend this programme to anyone passionate about management, both the analytical and strategic sides, as long as you come in ready to work hard and make the most of the opportunities here.

My experience is quite different from the typical lisbon experience cause I’m receiving my education through the cairo campus. Nova SBE only had the bachelors’ management program that was available in egypt, and I was lucky to have been part of this prestigious school before they decide to close it in here; however, the nova campus is still running in egypt through the FCT school. I’m currently enrolled in year 2 and all I can say is that the program is definitely unique in here, as an egyptian the “business” programs are known for me to be very broad and easy to study with a weak curriculum, and only the people with poor grades from high-school choose it. I can say that nova sbe has completely changed how I review the management major, cause it’s curriculum works on how to make me think not just memorize some topics, and some courses have a real world practical sides through the projects. Overall I’m really glad to be part of this community even from the cairo campus.

If you are looking for excellence, an international environment, a strong CV, and a school that values more than your grades Nova SBE is the best choice. Still, it is a very demanding school, that expects you to have great time management skills due to its complete and diversified curriculum – from classes to volunteering experiences and from career workshops to an international requirement to finish the degree. Professors are great and approachable, they know your name if you participate in classes and rewards effort. Campus life is perfect, right by the beach and there is always something happening and classes are really useful, especially when combined with the extra mile that Nova requires you to make.

Always recommend it. Very good location, excellent teachers always ready to help. People are nice, a lot of clubs where people can join and get a more practical approach and more contact with the job market

I like Nova SBE because it gives me a good environment to study business, meet international people, and have opportunities like exchange and career fair. I also like that the courses are quite challenging, especially the quantitative ones, because I feel like I’m actually learning something useful. Overall, I would still recommend Nova SBE because I think it’s a good school with a lot of opportunities.

Perfect campus by the see with everything one might need (study rooms, Pingo Doce supermarket, Fnac, etc)
Interactive (and demanding) classes and professores that care about you and your progression. Lots of group projects, which help you to stay connected to the topic throughout the semester