FAQS
There are two steps:
1st) Student initiate Application: The student only needs to fill in and submit an online form
2nd) Iscte validates the Application: Within 1-2 days ISCTE contacts the students with the detailed guidelines for completing the formal enrollment and payment
The summer school courses are available to students at the for bachelor or master levels coming from abroad or from Portugal, as well as to anyone interested in having an international academic experience at Iscte Business School.
Yes. However, it is not possible to attend more than two courses per slot (Mid June, Early July, and Mid‑July), and one course must be taken in the morning and the other in the afternoon. When students enroll in multiple courses, they receive 10% off (2 courses), 20% off (3 courses), or 25% off (4 courses)—meaning that if they enroll in four courses, the one fee is waived
Applications are accepted on a first‑come, first‑served basis. As we have a limited number of places for each programme, early applications are recommended.
We recommend that you apply as soon as possible in order to guarantee your place. We remind you that our prices are tied to an early-bird offer that ends on May 15
No, there is no need to submit an English language certificate (such as TOEFL). However, since all courses are taught in English, we recommend that students applying for the summer programme have a good level of English.
No, all courses will be conducted in English.
There no prerequisites.
The only exception is in Applied Financial Risk: Methods, Models & Real-World Cases, which requires basic concepts of Finance and Statistics.
Unfortunately, there are no scholarships available for summer schools. However, we can recommend the following websites, where you may look for financial support to come to Lisbon: http://www.scholarshipportal.eu/ and https://globalscholarships.com/
No refunds are issued.
Usually, the evaluation is based on class participation, individual or group work, and a final test. However, this may vary from course to course. Therefore, we recommend that you check each course syllabus to see the grading system applied.
Students who successfully complete the course (i.e., pass the course and do not miss more than 20% of classes) will receive an Academic Transcript. This transcript will indicate the total number of hours and the ECTS credits earned. Students who do not pass the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance
Students are responsible for the costs of lodging, meals, flights, and overseas health/travel insurance.
We can provide accommodation in our Odivelas Residency for July and mid-July. Payments and details will be dealt directly with us.
Alternatively, we can recommend accommodation through a partner company, where you can benefit from our special discounts. Payments are made directly to them.
Lectures, class materials, local buddies to help you get around, several cultural and fun activities, a welcome program and lunch, and an enthusiastic farewell dinner and ceremony.
If you stay with us or our partner residence, here comes some additional information on check-in and check-out:
- Guests are responsible for ensuring accurate check‑in and check‑out times as communicated prior to arrival. Any changes to the agreed schedule must be requested and confirmed in advance and are subject to availability. Failure to comply with the confirmed check‑out time may result in additional charges. The accommodation provider is not liable for any inconvenience or costs arising from delayed check‑ins or late check‑outs.
