Head to head
Católica Porto School of Business and Economics vs ISCTE Business School
The Católica Porto School of Business and Economics and ISCTE Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
| Metric | Católica Porto School of Business and Economics | ISCTE Business School |
|---|---|---|
| FT ranking 2025 | — | — |
| QS ranking 2025 | — | — |
| Tuition | €11,676 in total for the 2026/27 intake — €10,896 in tuition (15 monthly instalments of €726.40: €7,264 in the first year, €3,632 in the second) plus the €780 enrolment fee that covers the whole two-year period, school insurance and the student card. The €75 application fee sits outside that total and is free for UCP graduates. That is the latest table Católica Porto publishes and no 2027/28 schedule is published yet; the school states that fees are set annually and that later years will increase, so a 2027/28 applicant should expect a higher figure | €7,350 (EU/EEA, 2026/2027 — latest published) |
| Salary (~3yr) | — | — |
| Employment rate | — | — |
| GMAT range | — | — |
| Duration | 3 semesters full-time (1.5 years) — one September intake | 1.5 years |
| Class size | — | — |
| Average age | — | — |
| International | — | — |
| Female | — | — |
| Location | Porto, Portugal | Lisbon, Portugal |
The short version
- On tuition, ISCTE Business School is the more affordable option at €7,350 (EU/EEA, 2026/2027 — latest published).
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Frequently asked
Which is more affordable, Católica Porto School of Business and Economics or ISCTE Business School?
- Tuition is €11,676 in total for the 2026/27 intake — €10,896 in tuition (15 monthly instalments of €726.40: €7,264 in the first year, €3,632 in the second) plus the €780 enrolment fee that covers the whole two-year period, school insurance and the student card. The €75 application fee sits outside that total and is free for UCP graduates. That is the latest table Católica Porto publishes and no 2027/28 schedule is published yet; the school states that fees are set annually and that later years will increase, so a 2027/28 applicant should expect a higher figure at Católica Porto School of Business and Economics and €7,350 (EU/EEA, 2026/2027 — latest published) at ISCTE Business School. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Porto versus Lisbon, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for Católica Porto School of Business and Economics or ISCTE Business School?
- Católica Porto School of Business and Economics has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; ISCTE Business School has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE. Test policies change each cycle, so confirm the current requirement on each school's own admissions page before assuming you can skip it.
Should I choose Católica Porto School of Business and Economics or ISCTE Business School?
- There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Porto, Portugal versus Lisbon, Portugal), the language of instruction, and your budget. Read both full profiles, weigh fit over a handful of ranking places, and if you are still torn, our admissions guide walks through building a shortlist you can defend.