Head to head
Nova School of Business and Economics vs Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
The Nova School of Business and Economics and Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
Nova School of Business and Economics
Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
FT ranking 2025
#4
#30
QS ranking 2025
#39
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Tuition
€11,650 (3-semester base)
€16,900 (standard three-semester programme)
Median salary
$123k
$101k
Employment rate
94%
95%
GMAT range
620–710 (recommended, not mandatory)
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Duration
18 months
3 semesters (4 with an exchange semester)
Class size
69
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Average age
23
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International
93%
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Female
50%
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Location
Lisbon (Carcavelos), Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, Nova School of Business and Economics (#4) sits ahead of Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics (#30).
- On graduate salary, Nova School of Business and Economics leads at $123k.
- On tuition, Nova School of Business and Economics is the more affordable option at €11,650 (3-semester base).
Rankings and salary are only part of the decision — fit with your target career, location, language, and cost of living usually matter more. Read each program in full before deciding.