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The Lisbon MBA
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The Lisbon MBA is a unique MBA program that’s jointly delivered by two of Portugal’s leading business schools: Católica Lisbon and Nova SBE. It is ranked in the top 25 MBAs in Europe by the Financial Times, and in the top 100 globally. Students can study the program in either a full-time or part-time, executive format. The Lisbon MBA is the only MBA in Europe that offers an immersion program at the famous MIT Sloan School of Management. The MBA at MIT Sloan is ranked #6 in the world by the Financial Times, so Lisbon MBA candidates will be able to experience life at one of the world’s top MBA programs. With international immersion, an action learning methodology, and a proven track record of career impact, the Lisbon MBA is a highly respected program that attracts the best talent in Europe and beyond.

Everything you need to know about: The Lisbon MBA
School
Location
Lisbon is one of the most popular and most visited cities in Europe. Situated on Portugal’s south coast, it is a historic, ancient city built where you can enjoy amazing viewpoints of the gorgeous coastline that decorates it.
However, there’s much more to Lisbon than sun and sea. It is an entrepreneurial city with a growing reputation as a startup hub. In fact, its annual Web Summit is the largest tech conference in the world and attracts more than 10,000 startups to Lisbon every year. During the immersion at MIT Sloan, you’ll also get the chance to experience life in Boston. Tuition fees for the program include your on-campus accommodation at MIT Sloan, meaning you can fully immerse yourself in life at one of the world’s leading business schools. It’s an unbeatable opportunity to witness the future being forged by some of the brightest minds in the world.
Accreditations
Católica Lisbon and Nova SBE are both triple-accredited business schools. Only 1% of business schools worldwide have received triple accreditation from the leading three bodies: AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. MIT Sloan School of Management is AACSB-accredited.
Programs
The Lisbon MBA can be studied in two different formats: The International MBA is a full-time, 12-month program targeted at professionals with at least three years of work experience. The program primarily takes place in Lisbon but includes a one-month immersion at MIT Sloan School of Management in Boston, United States. It is ranked #1 in the world for International Course Experience by the Financial Times.
The Executive MBA is a more flexible part-time program that takes place over the course of 22 months. It is studied in different “blocks” throughout the 22 months, with a mix of three intensive weeks and 30 weekends of classes. It is targeted at professionals with at least five years of work experience and includes a one-week immersion at MIT Sloan. It is ranked as the #1 EMBA in Portugal by the Financial Times.
Scholarships
There are five different scholarships available that could help you cover the cost of The Lisbon MBA. This includes the Lisbon MBA Scholarship, the Entrepreneurship Scholarship, the Woman in Business Scholarship, the Social Impact Scholarship, and the Merit Scholarship. For more information, visit the Lisbon MBA website.
Fun fact
In the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2021, the Lisbon MBA was ranked #1 in the world for international course experience.
The program also scored high when it came to aspects like the average salary increase of graduates, goals achieved, and overall student satisfaction. According to the Financial Times, graduates of the Lisbon Executive MBA increase their salaries by an average of 55% over three years post-graduation.