Application process for the position of Rector of NOVA

15 de July, 2025

Information on the agenda of the General Council meeting, 16 September 2025:

  • 8:50 am – Public draw to determine the order of the public presentations by the candidates of their respective applications

  • 9:00 am – Public presentation and discussion of Candidate 1

  • 10:10 am – Public presentation and discussion of Candidate 2

  • 11:20 am – Public presentation and discussion of Candidate 3

  • 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm – Lunch break

  • 1:40 pm – Public presentation and discussion of Candidate 4

  • 2:50 pm – Public presentation and discussion of Candidate 5

  • 4:00 pm – General Council meeting and voting

The public hearing will be broadcast live to the Rectorate’s Auditorium as well as NOVA’s YouTube channel.

Call: General Council meeting


On 24 June, NOVA University Lisbon was notified of a lawsuit and a precautionary measure relating to the rejection of a rectorial candidacy due to failure to meet statutory requirements. Following notification of the precautionary measure, the rectorial election process was suspended.

On 30 June, the university filed a reasoned resolution and opposition to the precautionary measure, as well as a response to the lawsuit.

According to doctoral and case law, submitting a reasoned resolution has the effect of lifting the suspension imposed by the precautionary measure, allowing the electoral process to resume before a final court decision is reached.

The Electoral Commission proceeded with the process and the General Council approved a new electoral calendar setting 16 September 2025 as the election date.

More information

Minutes No. 1
Minutes No. 2
Minutes No. 3

Applications accepted

NOVA University Lisbon announces the opening of the application process for the position of Rector, which will take place between 1 April and 2 May 2025.

For more information, please see: