
Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas
About
The ISCSP-ULisboa (Superior Institute of Social and Political Sciences) is one of the 18 schools within the prestigious University of Lisbon, Portugal's largest university. With a history spanning over 110 years, ISCSP blends rich tradition with a constant capacity for innovation, dynamically adapting to the demands of contemporary society.
The institution is renowned for its strong focus on Social and Political Sciences, offering a wide and diverse range of academic opportunities. With a student body exceeding 4,000 students, representing over 50 nationalities, ISCSP is a truly open, dynamic, and internationalised school, maintaining a strategic and cultural connection with CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries) nations.
Its comprehensive educational provision includes over 100 courses, structured across various higher education cycles and specialised training:
- 1st Cycle: Undergraduate Degrees (Licenciaturas) – 10 programmes, available in daytime and evening regimes, preparing students for future challenges.
- 2nd Cycle: Master's Degrees (Mestrados) – 16 master's courses that allow students to deepen their knowledge and strengthen their academic CVs in key areas of Social and Political Sciences.
- 3rd Cycle: Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Programmes (Doutoramentos e Pós-Doutoramentos) – Advanced programmes aligned with the School's strategic research areas, ensuring scientific and pedagogical rigour and quality.
- Executive Training: Postgraduate Programmes (Pós-Graduações) and Specialised Training (Formação Especializada) – Flexible solutions for professional development and CV differentiation, featuring highly specialised pedagogical approaches and programmes.
Located in Lisbon, with a privileged view and integrated into the Monsanto Natural Park, the campus offers an active and collaborative academic life, enriched by over 200 annual initiatives organised by the Student Association, student groups, and the Tuna (academic musical group). Students benefit from comprehensive facilities, including multipurpose rooms, a bar and cafeteria, a copy centre, a bookstore, a sports complex, and a social canteen. ISCSP-ULisboa is certified by A3ES, CAF, and SGS, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and management quality.