
Nova School of Business and Economics · NOVA University Lisbon
Admission to Bachelor's in Economics
Summary
Admission is through the national admission contest (Concurso Nacional de Acesso), with Matemática A as an entrance exam, alone or with another exam. International students have a separate contest, applying directly to the faculty.
Lowest entry grade over the years
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Places | Admitted | Last admitted | Places | Last admitted | Places | Last admitted | |
| 2026 | 195 | 196 | 174.7 | 15 | 180.0 | – | |
| 2025 | 195 | 196 | 174.6 | 7 | 181.6 | – | |
| 2024 | 195 | 196 | 180.0 | 6 | 180.0 | – | |
| 2023 | 195 | 195 | 173.5 | 12 | 179.0 | 0 | 180.0 |
| 2022 | 195 | 195 | 176.5 | 16 | 177.5 | – | |
Entrance exams and formula
Formula: 50% secondary school average + 50% entrance exams. Minimums: 135 application grade, 95 in the exams.
One of these combinations:
- Matemática A
- Matemática A + Filosofia
- Matemática A + Física e Química
- Matemática A + Geografia
- Matemática A + Inglês
- Matemática A + Português
- Matemática A + Economia
Source: DGES, entrance exam guide 2026
Tuition fees
Over the years
| School year | National students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | €697 per year | €7,500 per year |
| 2025/26 | €697 per year | €7,500 per year |
| 2024/25 | €697 per year | |
| 2023/24 | €697 per year | |
| 2022/23 | €697 per year |
Source: guia.unl.pt (2026/27) · novasbe.unl.pt (2025/26) · guia.unl.pt (2025/26) · web.archive.org (2024/25) · guia.unl.pt (2023/24) · web.archive.org (2022/23) · arquivo.pt (2020/21) · arquivo.pt (2019/20)
How to apply
National admission contest (Concurso Nacional de Acesso)
Applications for 2026/27 are closed. The 2027/28 calendar has not been published yet.
Application calendar 2026/27
- 1st round (closed)20 Jul – 6 Aug 2026Results: 23 Aug 2026
- 2nd round (closed)24 Aug – 20 Sep 2026Results: 30 Sep 2026
- 3rd round (closed)10–12 Oct 2026Results: 18 Oct 2026
- Today, 4 Nov
Online application, using the national exam grades required as entrance exams. Each applicant lists up to 6 institution/degree pairs, in order of preference, and is placed in the first one their application grade qualifies for.
- Access: a password certified at the secondary school or at a higher education access office, or login with the Cartão de Cidadão or Chave Móvel Digital.
- The degree's minimum grades and pré-requisitos: Entrance exams and formula, from the Guia de Candidatura 2026.
- One placement per round. A placement in a later round cancels the earlier one.
The contest is run by the Instituto para o Ensino Superior (IES), which succeeded DGES in 2026.
Sources: iesuperior.pt
International students
The spring intake opens on 10 November 2026.
Application calendar 2026/27
- Fall intake (closed)14 Apr – 16 Jun 2026
- Today, 4 Nov
- Spring intakenext10 Nov – 4 Dec 2026
For applicants without EU/EEA status. Portuguese and EU applicants go through the Concurso Nacional de Acesso.
- Minimum grade per school system (Economics and Management: A-Levels AAB with an A in Maths, or IB 36). Full table on the admissions page.
- English, if not the first language: IELTS 6 or TOEFL iBT 80
- Application fee: 70€
Two intakes a year: fall (starting September) and spring (starting February). Applicants below the minimum grades can enter through the SUPERNOVA Foundation Programme.
Sources: novasbe.unl.pt
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FAQ
What was the last admitted grade for BE?
174.7 in the 1st phase of 2026 (174.6 in 2025), according to DGES.
Which entrance exams does BE require?
One of these combinations, according to DGES: Matemática A; Matemática A + Filosofia; Matemática A + Física e Química; Matemática A + Geografia; Matemática A + Inglês; Matemática A + Português; Matemática A + Economia.
How much does BE cost?
In 2026/27: €697 per year (national students); €7,500 per year (international students).
How many places does BE have?
195 in the first round of 2026/27, according to DGES.
Are there places for BE in the second round?
In 2026, the second round opened 15 places and the last student admitted had 180.0.
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