Guide - Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão

4 Why Choose ISEG?
One of the Top Economics & Management
Schools in Portugal
Top levels of research and teaching:
The School of Economics and Management is part of the
Technical University of Lisbon. ISEG’s origins date back
to 1759 and it strives to contribute to the modernisation
and development of Portugal by training future economists
and managers. The objectives of this school include the
promotion of education, culture, research and consulting,
as well as nurturing exchange and co-operation at both
national and international levels. Many faculty members
obtained PhD’s and post-doc training in leading foreign
universities. The quality of both teaching and research
programmes is regularly assessed in order to guarantee
students with outstanding services in higher education.
We are proud to be recognised as one of the top national’s
leading universities for the quality of our teaching and
research.
Promotes internationalisation:
Since 1989 it has been actively engaged in student’s
exchanges within the Socrates/Erasmus Programme.
With a view of implementing common procedures and
criteria aimed at guaranteeing academic recognition of
studies abroad, our school applies the European Credit
Transfer System (ECTS).
Employment Prospects:
ISEG is one of the top Economics & Management schools
that companies target when they are looking for new
employees. ISEG´s graduates are highly recognised by
employers across the nation and the globe due to the
wide choice of courses, which enables students to follow
their desired career path.
Attractive Location:
ISEG is located in Lisbon, near the Portuguese Parliament,
in the centre of one of the most beautiful and historical cities
of Europe. The city has excellent transport connections
including an international airport located very close to
the city’s centre.