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Master's Programs

General Criteria

Recognition: Nova SBE reserves the right to admit only applicants from accredited and/or recognized schools in their home countries.

Language: Nova SBE’s official language is English. A B2 (Upper-Intermediate) English certificate is required at application (see exemptions below). No Portuguese knowledge is necessary for life on campus.

Profile: Programs target candidates with 0–2 years of professional experience (current cohort average age 23–24). Older candidates who fit the profile are welcome to apply. 

Master's Programs 2026/27

Applications open on November 13, 2025 and close on April 30, 2026* (and at the end of March 2026* for international programs). The admissions process is rounds-based; see the admissions page for details. For questions, contact leadyourfuture@novasbe.pt or +351 213 801 699.

*Please note that these dates may change.

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Specific criteria - International Master’s in Finance (IMF) & International Master’s in Management (IMM)

1. Language skills:

Language 1: English as Mother Tongue OR C1 certificate, minimum
Language 2: Mother Tongue (A2 certificate in case English native)
Language 3: A certificate will be valued but not mandatory

If the candidate has two mother tongues, one must fill out the “Honour Statement for Bilingual Candidates” document that can be downloaded here.

2. Professional experience:

Proved work experience/internships (minimum 12 weeks cumulative). Volunteering does not count toward this minimum.

3. Ambition for an international career:

Candidates should demonstrate through their motivation video (please read “Admission > Documentation > Specific Documents” section) their willingness for an international career with an international company. 

Due to limited places, we recommend applying early. (Note: Only one application per round; there is no “second option” in the same round.)

Compulsory Internationalization Requirement

Complete one of the following between the end of your Bachelor’s and the end of your Master’s:

  • International internship (outside Portugal and outside your country of origin), or
  • Study abroad during the Master’s via:
    • Exchange semester outside Portugal and the Bachelor’s country (adds one semester), or
    • CEMS MIM exchange semester (if enrolled), or
    • Partner-school Master’s (if on a Double Degree).

Language Requirements

  • Language 1: English, validated at admission
  • Language 2: Mother tongue or B1 certificate, if English is the mother tongue
  • Language 3: A2 certification in other language

Specific criteria - CEMS Master’s in International Management (CEMS MIM)

Language skills:

  • Language 1: English C1
  • Language 2: B1 or Mother Tongue

Language skills:

  • Language 1: English C1
  • Language 2: B1 or Mother Tongue
  • Language 3: Elementary level


International Internship

Students must complete a consecutive 8-week international internship, between the end of their bachelor's and the end of their CEMS MIM program.