Practical information
Following the application of the Bologna Process at NOVA, masters programmes include, in many cases, the possibility of internships as a part of the study programmes. These will be subject to evaluation and are necessary for the completion of the masters programmes. For more information on this subject, please visit the study programmes of the different courses in this guide.
Under the scope of the Erasmus+ Programme, it is also possible to carry out professional internships.
For more information on the Erasmus+ Programme, please contact:
International Relations Office
Phone: +351 213 715 675
E-mail: international@unl.pt
The Social Welfare Services of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa grant scholarships and emergency help to students in need, in order for them to continue their studies. Scholarships are granted according to the procedure defined by the legislation in force, namely by the rules established by the Directorate-General of Higher Education.
For further information, please contact:
Financial Support and Scholarships Office
Phone: +351 213 715 600
E-mail: bolsas@unl.pt
Social Welfare Services of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (SASNOVA) have three canteens, with the respective snack bars and cafeterias, located at the university campuses. NOVA students have access to all these food services, as well as those in other higher education institutions in Lisbon: Universidade de Lisboa and Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa.
SASNOVA food services
- Cafeteria of NOVA Medical School | Faculdade de Ciências Médicas
- Rectorate Cafeteria
- Campolide Canteen (Alfredo de Sousa Residence)
- Canteen of Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
- Canteen of Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
SASNOVA canteens have diet menus and serve macrobiotic-type meals.
The complete meal consists of main dish, soup, bread, drink and a dessert. The prices and closing periods practiced in canteens can be found here.
Food Services Office
Phone: +351 213 715 670
E-mail: alimentacao@unl.pt
SASNOVA provide health services to students in order to contribute to their well-being. By prior appointment, students can have access to multiple specialty services.
For more information on appointments, prices and schedules, visit SASNOVA website or use the following contacts:
School insurance
Information about the school insurance is available in the Mobility Students section of this guide.
Facilities available to students
Libraries
Universidade NOVA de Lisboa has several Libraries and Documentation Centres scattered through the different Academic Units. The addresses can be found in the Practical Information section of each Academic Unit in this guide.
In addition to these, Lisbon offers a wide number of libraries where it can be found books and other educational material in several languages.
In Campus of Caparica, SASNOVA have facilities for sports. For further information, please visit Sports website or use the following contacts:
Sports Services
Phone: +351 213 715 600
E-mail: desporto@unl.pt
Each Academic Unit is responsible for the existing activities, which are organized by each of the students' unions.
The University also has academic music groups, theatre groups and a choir. For more information, please visit NOVA's culture webpage.
Six Academic Units of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa have students' unions. In addition to these, there is an Academic Federation. More information can be found by visiting the unions’ websites or by using the following contacts:
Students' Union of Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Quinta da Torre
2829-516 Caparica
Phone.: +351 212 949 678
E-mail: info@ae.fct.unl.pt
Students´ Union of Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Avenida de Berna, 26-C
1069-061 Lisboa
Phone.: +351 217 908 300
E-mail: ae@fcsh.unl.pt
Students´ Union of Nova School of Business and Economics
Campus de Campolide
1099-032 Lisboa
Phone.: +351 213 801 690
E-mail: geral.su@novasbe.pt
Students' Union of NOVA Medical School | Faculdade de Ciências Médicas
Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, n.º 130
1169-056 Lisboa
Phone.: +351 218 803 095
E-mail: aefcml@fcm.unl.pt
Students' Union of Faculdade de Direito
Campus de Campolide
Travessa Estêvão Pinto
1099-032 Lisboa
E-mail: presidencia@ae.fd.unl.pt
There is a study centre for students in Lisbon, Ágora, located in Rua da Cintura do Porto de Lisboa, near the Tagus river and not far from Cais do Sodré railway station. This centre is open 24 hours a day and has study rooms, graphic design services, computers and a bar.