New University of Lisbon: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #487 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #197 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #4 of 95 | In Portugal |
| #2 of 27 | In Lisbon |
| #138 of 1,395 | For Biochemical Engineering |
| Top50% | For 207 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 20,077
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- unl.pt
- Languages
- Portuguese;English
- Acceptance rate
- 38%*
* The New University of Lisbon is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - February; March-July) |
| Enrollment | 20,077 |
| Full time employee | 1,800 |
| Student:staff ratio | 11:1 |
Research profile
New University of Lisbon is a world-class research university with 52,622 scientific papers published and 1,213,028 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Medicine, Computer Science, Biochemistry, and Organic Chemistry.
New University of Lisbon majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 115 | 386 |
| 1994 | 131 | 645 |
| 1995 | 143 | 725 |
| 1996 | 200 | 863 |
| 1997 | 189 | 972 |
| 1998 | 232 | 1255 |
| 1999 | 317 | 1638 |
| 2000 | 373 | 2003 |
| 2001 | 411 | 2644 |
| 2002 | 565 | 3528 |
| 2003 | 507 | 4458 |
| 2004 | 627 | 5867 |
| 2005 | 651 | 6951 |
| 2006 | 817 | 8712 |
| 2007 | 806 | 10539 |
| 2008 | 968 | 12390 |
| 2009 | 1100 | 15063 |
| 2010 | 1462 | 18169 |
| 2011 | 1723 | 22871 |
| 2012 | 2027 | 27571 |
| 2013 | 2229 | 32880 |
| 2014 | 2463 | 39233 |
| 2015 | 2544 | 44596 |
| 2016 | 2549 | 49042 |
| 2017 | 2741 | 53972 |
| 2018 | 3148 | 61855 |
| 2019 | 3174 | 75200 |
| 2020 | 3502 | 94046 |
| 2021 | 3908 | 116627 |
| 2022 | 3824 | 124308 |
| 2023 | 3812 | 132015 |
| 2024 | 3053 | 133943 |
| 2025 | 2210 | 123991 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | c. 900.00 per annum (EUR) |
|---|
The New University of Lisbon has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by New University of Lisbon.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Licenciado | Anthropology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Art History, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Cultural Studies, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography (Human), Geological Engineering, Heritage Preservation, History, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Management, Information Technology, Insurance, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Literature, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Microelectronics, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Music, Nanotechnology, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physical Engineering, Political Sciences, Portuguese, Regional Planning, Restoration of Works of Art, Sociology, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Mestre | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Aesthetics, Agricultural Engineering, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Art History, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Ceramic Art, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Cooking and Catering, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Science, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Genetics, Geological Engineering, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, History, Hotel and Restaurant, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Management, Journalism, Law, Literature, Management, Maritime Law, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medical Parasitology, Medicine, Microbiology, Microelectronics, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Museum Studies, Music, Music Education, Nanotechnology, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Organic Chemistry, Paleontology, Philosophy, Physical Engineering, Physical Therapy, Portuguese, Primary Education, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Regional Planning, Secondary Education, Social Problems, Social Studies, Sociology, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Theatre, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation, Tropical Medicine, Urban Studies, Women's Studies |
| Doutor | Agricultural Business, Anthropology, Art History, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Science, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Gender Studies, Geography (Human), Geological Engineering, Geology, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, History, Industrial Engineering, Insurance, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medicine, Medieval Studies, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Music, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Neurosciences, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Philosophy, Physical Engineering, Political Sciences, Portuguese, Public Health, Regional Planning, Sociology, Statistics, Technology, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation, Tropical Medicine |
New University of Lisbon alumni
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André Ventura
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
André Claro Amaral Ventura is a Portuguese politician and founder of the far-right political party Chega. He is the leader of the opposition since Chega finished in second place in Portugal's 2025 legislative election, leading the Opposition Shadow Cabinet.
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Bárbara Tinoco
- Occupations
- singer-songwriter
- Biography
-
Bárbara Tinoco is a Portuguese singer and songwriter. She became known for her participation in the reality singing competition The Voice Portugal in 2018. Two years later, she reached 2nd place at the Festival RTP da Canção. In 2021, she won the Golden Globe for Best Vocal. From 2022 to 2024, Tinoco was a coach on The Voice Kids Portugal.
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Álvaro Sobrinho
- Occupations
- entrepreneurbanker
- Biography
-
Álvaro de Oliveira Madaleno Sobrinho is a Portuguese-Angolan banker and businessman who built his career in Portugal. He was a director at the Portuguese bank Banco Espírito Santo, which went bankrupt in 2014. Sobrinho later led Banco Valor Angola, investing in several businesses in Africa, and invested in the sports club Sporting CP and in two Portuguese newspapers. He also founded the Planet Earth Institute Foundation in Mauritius in partnership with the President of Mauritius.
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Nuno Júdice
- Occupations
- playwrightessayistpoetliterary critictranslator
- Biography
-
Nuno Judice was a Portuguese essayist, poet, writer, novelist and academic.
New University of Lisbon faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Law | Law |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Medical Sciences | Medicine, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Faculty : Sciences and Technology | Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Ceramics and Glass Technology, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Educational Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Maintenance, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Genetics, Geological Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microelectronics, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Physical Engineering, Restoration of Works of Art, Water Management |
| Faculty : Social and Human Sciences | Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Educational Sciences, English, Geography, Germanic Languages, Heritage Preservation, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Mass Communication, Modern Languages, Museum Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Portuguese, Sociology, Translation and Interpretation, Women's Studies |
| Institute : Chemical and Biological Technology | Technology |
| Institute : Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Biomedicine, Tropical Medicine |
| Institute : Information Management | Information Management, Statistics |
| School : Business and Economics | Economics, Finance, Management |
| School : Public Health | Health Administration, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
General information
| Alternative names | UNL Universidade Nova de Lisboa |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Accreditation | Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES) |
| Motto | Omnis Civitas Contra Se Divisa Non Stabit All the city divided against itself will not remain |
Location and contacts
| Address | Campus de Campolide Lisboa, 1099-085 Portugal |
|---|---|
| City population | 546,000 |