Here are quick answers to questions we frequently receive:

1. Is The Lisbon MBA Part-Time Program compatible with a full-time job?
2. Is the Lisbon MBA Part-Time Program compatible with family life and personal commitments?
3. What is the schedule like at The Lisbon MBA Part-Time Program?
4. Are classes taught in English?
5. How do the two years breakdown?
6. Is there an age limit for students?
7. How does the admissions process work?
8. Do I have to take the GMAT?
9. Do I have to take an English language proficiency exam?
10. What is the cost of attending The Lisbon MBA Part-Time Program?
11. Are there any options available for financing the MBA?







1. Is The Lisbon MBA Part-Time Program compatible with a full-time job?
Yes. The Part-Time Program accommodates students with full-time jobs by holding classes during the evenings and on the weekends.

Find out more information on our flexible schedule by clicking here.

2. Is the Lisbon MBA Part-Time Program compatible with family life and personal commitments?
Yes. We understand that our Part-Time students are busy people with full-time lives and therefore we strive to accommodate your needs as much as possible.

To find out more information on our pursuit of a healthy work-life balance, click here.

3. What is the schedule like at The Lisbon MBA Part-Time Program?
Students opt to follow either the ‘Evenings’ or ‘Weekends’ schedule which are as follows:

Evening Schedule:

Weekend Schedule:


4. Are classes taught in English?
Yes. Lectures, workshops, activities, and projects are all conducted in English.

5. How do the two years breakdown?
The Part-Time MBA is completed over two years. There are three separate terms in each year structured as follows:



Check out Our Two Years for more detailed information.

6. Is there an age limit for students?
There is no age limit for students. The average age of students in the Class of 2009 was 33 years old.

7. How does the admissions process work?
Candidates can apply for The Lisbon MBA Part-Time Program at any time up until the application deadline of June 30, 2010. Our rolling admissions process encompasses four steps:

1. Application Form Submission
2. Application Analysis
3. Personal Interviews
4. Notification of Acceptance or Non-Admission

Candidates are invited to interviews within 1-3 weeks of submitting their completed application.

For more information on the admissions process, click here.

8. Do I have to take the GMAT?
Yes, the GMAT is required. Although we do not require a minimum GMAT score, as we use a multi-criteria selection during the admissions process, the average score of the Class of 2009 was 612.

For more information on the application requirements, click here. Check out our helpful hints and information on the GMAT exam here.

9. Do I have to take an English language proficiency exam?
If your mother tongue is not English, then you must submit an English language proficiency exam score. The TOEFL, IELTS, and CPE are equally valid options for fulfilling this requirement. If your mother tongue is English or you’ve taken your degree in an English speaking country, then you do not have to submit this score.

For more information on the application requirements, click here.

10. What is the cost of attending The Lisbon MBA Part-Time Program?
Tuition – including courses, cases, and other materials – amounts to either:

• €17,500, without participation in the International Study Trip
• €19,500, with participation in the International Study Trip
Students are responsible for their housing and living expenses while in Lisbon.

For more information on fees, click here.

11. Are there any options available for financing the MBA?
Yes. Many companies choose to sponsor employees who enroll in The Lisbon MBA Part-Time. In addition, the Lisbon MBA has established agreements with several Portuguese banks to help students obtain loans with special conditions.

For more information on funding options, including company sponsorship, click here.