Student accommodation near the Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Flats and rooms for students near NOVA

The faculties of this institution are divided into several locations in the Lisbon metropolitan area. Remember that, generally, apartments that are far from the city centre are cheaper than those in the busiest areas.

Where is the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa located?

These are the campuses of the Portuguese institution:

Campus de Campolide

Located in the neighbourhood with the same name, to the north of the old town of the capital, this campus houses:

• Law School

• Higher Institute of Statistics and Information Management.

Campus dos Mártires da Pátria

Its name comes from the fact that it is near the Campo dos Mártires da Pátria park, in the centre of Lisbon. The NOVA Faculty of Medical Sciences is located here.

Other buildings in Lisbon

• The National School of Public Health is on Avenida Padre Cruz, in the Lumiar area.

• The Faculty of Social and Human Sciences is very close to the Campolide Campus, on Avenida da Berna.

• The Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is located west of the centre of the Portuguese capital, in the Belém area.

Campus de Caparica

It is one of the largest campuses in Europe, and is located in the Almada area, on the other side of the Tagus River from the centre of Lisbon. The NOVA College of Science and Technology is located here.

Campus de Carcavelos

Located in the Cascais area, this campus houses the institution's School of Economics and Business. It is about 25 minutes by train from the centre of Lisbon.

Campus de Oeiras

In this area of ​​Portugal, very close to Cascais, is the António Xavier Institute of Chemistry and Biology. Like the Carcavelos Campus, it is just under half an hour from the centre of the Portuguese capital.

Best neighbourhoods to live in near NOVA

We suggest you consider these neighbourhoods to live near the Portuguese institution:

Campolide and São Sebastião da Pedreira

These two Lisbon neighbourhoods are ideal if you are going to the Campolide Campus of the University. They have a wide range of leisure activities and restaurants, as well as parks and green areas in which you can have a walk. You can also reach the city centre in a few minutes by metro or bus.

Almada

Living in this area is the most convenient if you are going to Caparica Campus, since it is located on the same side of the river. You will be able to reach the campus in about 10 minutes by public transport and, in addition, the rents here are usually cheaper than in the centre of Lisbon.

Pena, São Jorge de Arroios y Anjos

These three areas of the old town of Lisbon are ideal for those students who are going to the Campus of Martyrs of the Fatherland of the NOVA. They are located very close to the most important historical sites of the city, so you will be able to easily reach many interesting places on foot.

Student residences near the NOVA

This Portuguese institution has three own residences where you can apply for a place, each one close to one of the campuses in the city of Lisbon. For this reason, you have to pay attention to which of the campuses you are going to, in order to choose the most convenient residence for you. Another option is to choose a room in one of the private residences, situated in different parts of the city. Each of them has different facilities, so you have to compare their characteristics to choose the ideal one for you.

Erasmus in the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa

We give you some information that you should keep in mind during your Erasmus in the Portuguese capital:

• You will be able to enjoy a lot of events and festivals promoted by the institution during the year. Some of them are “NOVA Music Festival” and “NOVA Music Band Contest”.

• If you like it, during your stay at the university you will be able to be part of different volunteering groups that carry out charitable activities throughout the year. They are generally related to animals, homeless people, disabled people and different NGOs.

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