Exchange students on Nova SBE campus, representing international mobility and cultural diversity.

Freemover Students

Students interested in spending a semester or a year abroad without participating in exchange programs can enroll as Freemover students at Nova SBE, choosing among 50+ courses available every semester.

Do you qualify?

  • Applicants must be officially enrolled in a Degree Program at their home university

Freemover Applications

Applications are open until April 30, 2026 at 5.00 pm (Lisbon time)!

For more information, please contact us by emailing studyatnova@novasbe.pt.

Application

  • Academic Transcript – only transcripts in English or Portuguese will be accepted
  • CV in English
  • ID Document (either Passport or National ID card)
  • Professional passport photo
  • Confirmation of English Level B2:

- IELTS 6
- TOEFL iBT 80
- CFE minimum 170 or grade C (minimum 170),
- CAE Advanced (any grade),
- CPE with any pass grade,
- High school education fully taught in English or Bachelor’s fully taught in English,
- Mother tongue declaration /bi-lingual.
 

Academic Eligibility

  • Freemover students may apply to Bachelor's and Master's level courses.
  • Students may enroll in elective courses up to 31.5 ECTS per semester, subject to class availability.
  • To enroll in Master's elective courses, students must have completed at least three years of a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS).

Student Status

  • Freemover students are not registered as regular degree students.
  • It is not possible to complete a degree at Nova SBE under Freemover status.

Student Responsibilities

Freemover students are responsible for organizing all aspects of their study period independently, including:

  • Admission and enrollment procedures
  • Visa arrangements
  • Accommodation
  • Travel and living expenses
  • Academic expenses

Application Process

  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Admission decisions are sent by email within a maximum of 7 weeks from submission.
  • For the best performance of the application platform, we recommend using Google Chrome during the application period.
  • Applications with errors may be corrected according to instructions from the Admissions Team, provided corrections are submitted before the final deadline (unless otherwise stated by email).

For Bachelor’s Level Courses:

  • European Union Students: € 2250 per semester
  • Non-European Union Students: € 4500 per semester

For Master’s Level Courses: € 5600

Fee to be applied per semester regardless of the number of enrolled courses.

For all students: 36.5€ in administrative costs.

Please note that:

  • Payment instructions are included in the acceptance email.
  • The standard payment deadline is 7 calendar days (no exceptions).
  • Available payment methods: Flywire and Credit Card.
Intake Application Classes start in

Fall

February 16, 2026 – April 30, 2026 until 5.00 pm (Lisbon time) Late August / Early September
Spring September 3, 2026 – October 24, 2026 until 5.00 pm (Lisbon time)  Late January/ Early February

 

Student Recruitment & Scholarships Team

Email: studyatnova@novasbe.pt
Telephone: (+351) 213 801 699
Location: Student Central (Hovione Atrium)