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Master in Management in Lisbon.

4 business schools in Lisbon, Portugal offering a Master in Management, ranked by Financial Times 2025 standing. Each links through to fees, GMAT, salary and deadline detail.

Master in Management programmes at business schools in Lisbon, ranked by Financial Times 2025 standing, with each programme's school and tuition.
Rank Program Tuition Profile
1 Nova School of Business and Economics Lisbon (Carcavelos) · FT #4 · $123k €11,900 (EU/EEA) / €13,000 (non-EU/EEA) regular track — 2026/27, the latest published
2 Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics Lisbon · FT #30 · $101k €16,900 total for the standard three-semester programme, inclusive of the €700 + €450 annual registration fees and €10,500 + €5,250 in tuition; €19,500 for the four-semester track with an exchange semester. The €120 admission fee sits outside both totals, and scholarships apply only to the tuition components
3 ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management Lisbon · FT #59 EUR 7,800 in total inside the EU and EUR 11,000 outside it, for the 2026/2027 intake — split across two academic years as EUR 5,800 + EUR 2,000 and EUR 7,500 + EUR 3,500. ISEG labels the table 'These are provisional tuition fees for 2026/2027, subject to confirmation by the University of Lisbon statutory bodies', so the figure is the latest published and is provisional at source. Two payments sit outside tuition: a EUR 50 application fee per course, and a first instalment of EUR 700 (EU) or EUR 1,400 (non-EU) paid at registration and deducted from the first year
4 ISCTE Business School Lisbon €7,350 (EU/EEA, 2026/2027 — latest published)

Studying a MiM in Lisbon means recruiting where the city's employers hire — its consulting, finance and corporate networks sit on the doorstep, and the cohort you graduate into is a local professional network you keep. The trade-off is cost of living, which varies sharply between cities, so weigh tuition and rent when you compare. The 4 schools below all sit in Lisbon; to widen the search, see every option across Portugal.

MiM in Lisbon: common questions

Which business schools offer a Master in Management in Lisbon?
We profile 4 business schools in Lisbon with a Master in Management: Nova School of Business and Economics, Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management and ISCTE Business School. Each links through to its full fees, GMAT, salary and deadline detail. Lisbon sits in Portugal, so all 4 also appear on our wider MiM in Portugal directory.
What is the best MiM in Lisbon?
By Financial Times 2025 standing, the highest-ranked Master in Management in Lisbon is Nova School of Business and Economics (FT #4). "Best" depends on what you want, though — fit, specialisation, cost and career destination matter more than a single rank, so compare each school's profile before you choose. Some Lisbon schools we profile do not appear in the FT ranking, which reflects participation, not quality.
How much does a MiM in Lisbon cost?
Tuition for the Lisbon programs we profile ranges from €7,350 (EU/EEA, 2026/2027 — latest published) (ISCTE Business School) to €16,900 total for the standard three-semester programme, inclusive of the €700 + €450 annual registration fees and €10,500 + €5,250 in tuition; €19,500 for the four-semester track with an exchange semester. The €120 admission fee sits outside both totals, and scholarships apply only to the tuition components (Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics). Fees exclude living costs, which can be substantial in Lisbon — so compare total cost of attendance, and confirm the current fee on each school's own page.
Can I study a MiM in Lisbon in English?
Yes. All 4 programs we profile in Lisbon are taught entirely in English, so you can complete the degree in English. A working knowledge of the local language still helps with daily life and local internships — confirm the language of instruction on each program's page.
Do I need the GMAT for a MiM in Lisbon?
2 of the 4 programs we profile in Lisbon do not require the GMAT or GRE (some are test-optional or waive it under conditions); the rest ask for a test. Policies change each cycle, so confirm on each school's admissions page. Our directory of MiM programs in Europe without the GMAT lists the test-free options.