The results are out and… you made it!
You are now part of NOVA, one of the most innovative and international universities in Portugal.
This is the beginning of a journey that will transform your life. Here, you will grow, learn, create, and become part of a diverse community open to the world.
Explore this page — we’ve prepared everything to help you start feeling at home.
SASNOVA – NOVA’s Social WelfareServices – works to ensure equal opportunities, promoting the well-being of all students through:
They also promote physical and mental health and encourage participation in sports and volunteering activities.
Rede ¼ is a NOVA initiative that connects families or individuals with available rooms to students looking for a place to live and study.
Here, you’ll find rooms at affordable prices, with secure contracts and official rent receipts.
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive in all NOVA Schools.
If you have ideas to change the world, you will find programmes, competitions and mentors here to help you bring them to life.
Many of our alumni have already created successful companies — your project could be next.
You can enrich your academic journey with an unforgettable experience abroad — either studying or doing an internship.
With over 1,000 mobility partnerships in 94 countries, you have opportunities to learn new languages, experience other cultures and broaden your horizons.
At NOVA, sport is for everyone — whether you want to compete, try a new sport or simply stay active.
You can represent NOVA in over 35 sports, both team and individual, join campus activities or take part in the walks we organise throughout the year.
It’s the perfect way to meet new people, stay healthy and balance academic life.
At NOVA, we believe university life is better when mind and body are in balance.
The Bandua programme promotes a healthy, inclusive and tolerant environment, with initiatives across all Schools.
We create spaces for sharing, leisure and safety, where you can relax, meet people and build connections.
All so you can truly feel part of a close-knit and supportive community.
Your academic life also includes art and culture.
Performances, exhibitions, concerts and visits to museums and monuments are part of the Cultural Corridor, which you can access as a student.
As a NOVA student, you can also enjoy exclusive discounts on cultural activities and follow the programme offered by NOVA Cultura throughout the year.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do — in our research, in our teaching and in the example we set for our community and society.
We recognise the vital role of universities in the transition to a carbon-neutral economy and are committed to achieving this goal in the future.
This is a topic embedded in all courses and an integral part of your education.
If you want to start taking action now, sign up for the Climate and Energy: Act Now! course.
Now that you are a NOVA student, share your moment with #EuSouDaNOVA and join our online community.
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If you were placed at NOVA in the first phase of the national competition, enrolment starts on 25 August.
To enrol, visit the website of the School where you were placed and follow the instructions:
Secure your place now and start getting ready for your year — we’re waiting for you!
