History
With over one hundred years of history, ISEG was the first school of economics and management founded in Portugal. The school is part of the University of Lisbon, the largest Portuguese university.
In 1759 - The School of Economics and Management (Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão) is founded in Lisbon as the Class of Commerce.
Education
ISEG is able to offer 7 undergraduate degree programmes, 20 masters programmes, 10 lectured in english and 8 doctoral programmes, 3 of which are lectured in english.
Over a dozen of those programs (spread across all levels of study) are fully available in English.
Research
Scientific research is, along with undergraduate and post-graduate education, and other services to the community, one of the fundamental functions of any university. For this reason, scientific research plays an integral part in the life of ISEG and promoting research is one of the main concerns of the Scientific Council.
Career
Career Management Office is your partner in achieving your career goals. Our consultants assure you all the support you need, either in the dissemination of opportunities or preparation for job search or an internship.
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
260 6
2024
266 69
2023
335
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
401
2024
401 100
2023
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
201
2023
201
2022
-
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Library services
The Francisco Pereira de Moura Library is ISEG's literary resource centre, housing a wide range of literature and information both in digital an paper format, which can be accessed in person or online.
ICT services
The computer network covers all ISEG computers, including the classrooms and special computer rooms. Wireless access is also available across the campus.
Medical services
The University of Lisbon Medical Centre, available to all University of Lisbon members, is located at the Ajuda Campus, in the CEDAR facilities.
A modern facility which has been newly renovated, the UL Medical Centre offers the following services:
- Family doctor - family planning, ophthalmology
- Dentist
- Psychologist
- Psychology Support Service for Students
Campus life
ISEG is housed in a former convent, beautifully converted to provide purpose-built modern facilities while preserving the character and features of the original buildings. More modern buildings complete the landscape. We strongly value cultural diversity and regularly promote extracurricular activities including workshops, concerts, exhibitions, sports, and community service, preparing our students for an ever-changing world. Our multicultural community gains strength and ideas from Lisbon’s vitality! Lisbon is one of the most attractive cities in Europe where you can find tradition, romance, culture, entertainment and great emotions/experiences under long hours of brilliant sunlight and a beautiful moon.
Accreditation
ISEG is accredited by the Association of Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction held by only 5% of business schools in the world, the ISEG MBA is accredited by AMBA, and our programs are recognized by many reputed international entities (e.g., CFA University Affilliation Program, IFoA – Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, PMI – Project Management Institute, RICS – Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).