The Code of Ethics of Universidade Nova de Lisboa establishes a set of values and standards of conduct that guide NOVA in its activities, namely in the Teaching-Learning domain, which highlights the importance of the rights and duties of students (Articles 8th and 9th) .
The Student Ombudsperson is the body of NOVA, appointed by the Rector, whose competence is to assess complaints made by students, independently and in an impartial and discreet manner.
The Disciplinary Council is the advisory body of NOVA for disciplinary matters.
The Student Council is the advisory body of NOVA on matters that directly concern the students' lives.