FAQS
In the 1st application step, the student only needs to fill and submit the online form.
When we open the 2nd applicatinon step, we will contact all the students with the guidelines for them to proceed with the formal application at our system and the payment fee.
After the student proceeds with the payment fee an Acceptance Letter will be issued.
The summer school courses are available to students at the for bachelor or master level and those that are interested in having an international academic experience at Iscte Business School.
Yes. However it is not possible to attend more than two courses per edition (June, July and Mid-July) and one course should be during the morning period and the other one during the afternoon.
The tuition fee for the second one will have a discount of 10%.
During the 2nd application phase, applications are accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. As we have a limited number of vacancies for each programme, earlier applications are recommended.
We recommend that you apply as soon as possible in order your guarantee a place.
No. there is no need to deliver an English language certificate (like TOEFL) but since all courses are taught in English, it is recommended that students who apply for the summer programme have a satisfactory level of English.
No, all courses will be conducted in English.
Yes, for some of the courses. For example: students who want to apply for the "International Financial Management" programme should have some previous knowledge of finance. Please check-out the syllabus of each course.
Unfortunately, there are no scholarship available for summer schools but we can recommend these website: http:\\www.scholarshipportal.eu/ or https://globalscholarships.com/ where you may look for some financial support to come to Lisbon.
If the student withdraws the application before the beginning of the course, 200€ of the amount paid will be retained by Iscte and the rest refunded (bank fees charged will be supported by the student). In case of cancelation after this date, no reimbursements can be made.
Usually the evaluation is based on class participation, individual/group work and a final test but this may vary from course to course. Therefore, we recommend you to check each course syllabus to see the grading system that is applied.
For those who successfully complete the course (get approval on their course and do not miss more than 20% of the classes) an Academic Transcript will be issued. this transcript will indicate the total of hours and ECTS credits earned. For those who failed the course, a Certificate of Attendance will be given.
Students are responsible for their own meals, flights, lodging and overseas health / travel insurance. Some of the optional activities may have an associated cost (entrance fees to museums, trips out of Lisbon, etc). The total expected amount of all the optional activities in the programme may be around 300€, including a trip to Porto or to Algarve during the 2nd weekend. (these activities are not mandatory).