NOVA School of Science and Technology is a prestigious School of Engineering in Portugal. A young School with a multicultural environment, contributing to the development of both individuals and society through high-quality education and outstanding research.

NOVA School of Science and Technology is the youngest public university in the Lisbon metropolitan area, and the first Portuguese university ranked in the QS Employability Ranking 2020. It has a strong tradition of working in innovative areas. Being a higher education international institution, its scientific research and quality teaching are well recognised, which ensures a high level of professional success for its students and researchers.

NOVA School of Science and Technology hosts several research centres across various research areas, particularly in Digital Innovation & Big Data, Biomedicine & Biomedical Devices, Circular Economy & Sustainability, Manufacturing & Automation, Nano & Smart Materials, Arts & Cultural Heritage, Security & Defence Technologies. NOVA School of Science and Technology has in its genes a drive to enhance the technologies supported by science; it has a unique profile in terms of its research path. This means that the School is well prepared to address the industrial and societal needs to respond to current challenges, which we are always committed to addressing. I am happy to welcome you to the outstanding environment at NOVA School of Science and Technology. We hope that you will enjoy your stay. Welcome!