Welcome to Your University!
A new chapter in your life begins now, and we’re with you from the very first day. This guide brings together everything you need to navigate, explore and make the most of what ULisboa has to offer.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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NATIONALITIES
Just landed. Now what?
Where am I? Who’s around?
And… where is everyone?
DIGITAL SERVICES
ULISBOA USER ACCOUNT
Everyone in the Academic Community gets an @edu.ulisboa.pt account. With it, you’ll have free access to a range of tools and services, including:
STUDY SUPPORT
Looking for the perfect spot to study? At ULisboa you’ve got plenty of options — just pick the one that suits you best!
STUDY SPACES
ONLINE RESOURCES
- Bibliographic Resources Search Service
- Bibliographic Catalog
- Open Access Scientific Repository
- Online Knowledge Library
- Study Support Tools (Academic Success at ULisboa)
ACADEMIC SUCCESS AT ULISBOA
Among all the physical spaces, there’s also one space that’s your own — where you should feel good and supported. That’s why we care about how you’re welcomed and how you settle in. Because your success matters!
Here, you matter. That’s why we’ve created a variety of opportunities to support, inspire, and challenge you every day. The goal? To make your college experience unforgettable.
CULTURE
UNIVERSITY LIFE IS MORE THAN STUDYING
Between classes and exams, there’s a whole world to explore. Discover the scientific, cultural, and athletic activities we have in store for you and make the most of your academic experience.
- Conferences
- Workshops
- Exhibitions
- Music at the University
- Academic Orchestra of the University os Lisbon
- Students Tunas (traditional music groups)
- University Choirs
- Theatre Groups
And don’t forget to check out the ULisboa Agenda for everything that’s happening!
HERITAGE
THE UNIVERSITY IS CULTURE AND NATURE
Did you know that ULisboa has an amazing historical and cultural heritage? Throughout the year you’ll find exhibitions, guided tours, conferences, and plenty of activities to discover.
National Museum of Natural History and Science (MUHNAC)
A true classic of science in Portugal! With three sites in Lisbon (Príncipe Real, Ajuda, and Belém), collections dating back to the 17th century, and lots of history to explore.
Lisbon Botanical Garden (JBL)
Part of MUHNAC, it’s an oasis of tropical species from all over the world, making the most of Lisbon’s climate and the microclimates of the space.
Tropical Botanical Garden (JBT)
Right next to the Jerónimos Monastery, it’s a journey through tropical flora. With the Garden’s app, you can explore different times and corners interactively.
Tapada da Ajuda
A huge space (100 hectares!) with a botanical reserve, historical heritage, and a breathtaking viewpoint over Lisbon.
Ajuda Botanical Garden (JBA)
The oldest in Portugal, with over 240 years of history. It features a diverse collection, a seed bank, an essential oil distiller for aromatic plants, and various activities linked to biodiversity.
Pavilion of Portugal
Located in a prime spot by the Tagus River, in Parque das Nações, this ULisboa space is all yours! Here you’ll find Concertos à Pala, exhibitions, a 24-hour study room, and much more.
SPORTS, HEALTH & WELL-BEING
HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MIND
What’s your favorite sport? At the University Stadium of Lisbon, there’s room for everything.
As a ULisboa student, you have access to special prices and benefits for all sports, health, and wellness services. And the best part? They’re right at your fingertips, both on the Cidade Universitária campus and the Ajuda campus.
SPORTS SERVICES
- Water Sports
- Fitness
- Combat Sports
- Team Sports
- Athletics
- Tennis and Paddle
- Golf
- Booking of Facilities
Do you like to compete?
MEDICAL CENTER
- General Practice
- Traveler's Health
- Preventive Medicine
- Family Planning
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING AT ULISBOA
INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY
FROM ULISBOA TO THE WORLD
Ever thought about living an international mobility experience through Erasmus+ or another program?
At the University of Lisbon you’ll find plenty of opportunities to study or intern abroad, tailored to what you’re looking for — from short to long-term programs, focused on your study area or more cross-disciplinary. The world has no limits!
Did you know that the University of Lisbon is part of a European University Alliance promoted by the European Commission? Learn more about Unite! and the opportunities it brings you.
Check out the Mobility and International Relations Offices for more details
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DESTINOS DIFERENTES
STUDENTS DOCUMENTATION
All the necessary content during the academic path of students at the Universidade de Lisboa.
ULISBOA NEWS
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ULisboa is the university with the largest knowledge ecosystem in Portugal, where the intersection of different fields of knowledge, cultures, and perspectives generates transformative solutions for the future. We are a city within a city.
SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES
The Social Support Services are here to back you up with scholarships, affordable meals, university residences, and other supports that make a real difference in your daily student life.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We want to make sure you have everything you need to keep going in Higher Education.
What are the criteria?
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When can you apply?
How to apply?
All online, at the Institute for Higher Education, IP website. Quick and simple.
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FOOD
9 Food Units ready to welcome you!
Who can use them?
The entire academic community.
What’s on the menu?
Soup, main dish, dessert and drink (water/tea).
Ovolacto‑vegetarian option.
The weekly menu is always available online — so you know what to expect in advance.
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ACCOMMODATION
ULisboa has 15 University Residences with around 2,000 beds
Who can apply?
Bachelor’s, Integrated Master’s and Master’s students at ULisboa, as well as those in cooperation and mobility programs.
Priority goes to scholarship holders coming from outside Lisbon.
How does it work?
Applications are online, simple and practical.
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MENTORING IN THE RESIDENCES
Our residences are designed for students calm, safe spaces full of academic life. Here, you don’t have to begin this journey alone.
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KINDERGARDEN
Location: Cidade Universitária
Who is it for?
Mainly for the children of ULisboa students, from 9 months old up to primary school age.
How does it work?
Applications are online, through the SASULisboa portal — simple and fast.
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