• You will be challenged to understand complex current and future economic issues that affect everyone’s livelihoods.
• You will build the skills needed to contribute to economic debates and policy choices.
• You will learn to handle advanced modeling techniques and use computational software which is integrated into regular classes (for example R, and STATA).
• We have a dedicated faculty of research-oriented lecturers, who strive to lead students to excellence while giving them support and orientation. You may even be involved in our current research projects.
• There is a small yet diverse group of students where close interaction can take place, both among students and with lecturers.
• You can develop further international experience through our visit to Frankfurt, which encompasses an academic institution and the European Central Bank, or through our double-degree agreement with the University of Warsaw.
• You will have access to comprehensive databases which can be explored in coursework as well as in the 2nd year dissertation.
• Professional placements for MSc in Economics graduates are excellent, as this degree gives you access to most job opportunities that arise in economics, finance and management.

Funding Opportunity | Income Share Agreement (ISA) – Fundação José Neves

The MSc in Economics is covered by the ISA programme of Fundação José Neves. Through this initiative, Fundação José Neves will pay the tuition fees to the university and students will repay them later to the foundation after being inserted in the job market, with a stable income.

Note: Candidates to the ISA-FJN support must have tax residency in Portugal and a Portuguese citizen card. For more information on the application process and requirements to the ISA programme, check the Fundação José Neves website!