Master in Sustainable Urban Systems

Universidade Nova de Lisboa, also known as NOVA, is located in Portugal. It is a public university. NOVA offers a Pre-University Programme called SUPERNOVA. This programme is designed for international students. It helps them prepare for higher education in Europe. The programme provides academic skills for bachelor's degrees. It also offers access to NOVA or its partner universities.

The university is known for its global and civic mission. It aims to serve society through excellent teaching and research. NOVA is committed to a strong sense of community. It respects human rights and values honesty and integrity. The university also emphasizes public service and inclusion. NOVA is part of the EUTOPIA alliance. This alliance connects ten European universities with shared values.

Universidade Nova de Lisboa offers a master's degree in Sustainable Urban Systems. This program focuses on integrating knowledge for urban systems. Students learn about the complexity of urban environments. They study their impact on sustainability and climate change. The program also covers how urban systems affect national competitiveness.

Students gain skills in technological and ecological dimensions of urban systems. They explore nature-based solutions and circular economy models. These apply to water, energy, mobility, and food services. The course emphasizes sufficiency and efficiency concepts. It also trains students in integrated sustainability analysis tools. The program develops system thinking, autonomy, teamwork, and critical capacity.

The course is in its 3rd semester. It builds on prior knowledge of climate mitigation, adaptation, and circular economy. The programme is located at Campus de Campolide, 1099-085 Lisboa. For inquiries, contact Universidade Nova de Lisboa at +351 213 715 600 or reitoria@unl.pt.