Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade

What Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade does

NOVA FCT (Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa) is a public higher education institution and one of the founding faculties of Universidade Nova de Lisboa, established in 1977 and operating from a campus in Caparica, Almada, with views over Lisbon and the Tagus estuary. The faculty delivers undergraduate, integrated master's, master's, doctoral, postgraduate, micro-credential, and executive education programs across science and technology disciplines (engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, life sciences), and serves both domestic and international students through Erasmus, the EUTOPIA Alliance, YERUN, Cesaer, UIIN, and joint programs with American universities.

Core technology infrastructure includes a Moodle-based Learning Management System (Moodle@FCTUNL) supporting multiple languages and mobile access, the CLIP student portal for academic information management, an internal Intranet, and an e-Learning Lab providing pedagogical support. Research output is channelled through 10+ affiliated R&D units (including CENIMAT, UNINOVA, NOVA LINCS, UCIBIO, and UNIDEMI) and the private non-profit NOVA.ID.FCT, which managed 417 active projects with €53M of approved funding in 2023 and supported 177 researchers and staff. In 2026, NOVA FCT led the public release of AMALIA, a Portuguese-language Large Language Model.

The institution's revenue model is multi-stream: tuition fees for degree and executive education programs (executive courses publicly priced between €400 and €3,000 per participant across tracks such as blockchain, digital transformation, chemical synthesis, and maritime logistics), government allocations through the Portuguese public university system, and competitive research funding from the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), the EU Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), COMPETE 2020, Portugal 2020, Lisboa 2030, and Portugal 2030. Distribution combines direct academic enrollment, international exchange programs, executive education through execed.fct.unl.pt, and channel partnerships including HOUZE for student accommodation (>250 dedicated rooms) and ARTE for on-campus public service delivery.

Name

Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade

Legal name

Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Website

https://fct.unl.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

NOVA FCT is a Portuguese public higher education faculty within Universidade Nova de Lisboa, offering undergraduate through doctoral STEM programs plus executive education, and operating a campus in Caparica with 10+ R&D units and the AMALIA Portuguese-language LLM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Higher Education SIS & Campus Management Systems (EDAFAEAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• STEM degree programs
• Executive education programs
• Academic research services
• Doctoral programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Caparica

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and executive education programs. Students pay tuition for degree programs and continuing education courses.
2. Research Funding and Grants: NOVA.ID.FCT manages 417 active projects with 53M approved funding in 2023. Research funding comes from national and European sources including FCT, PRR, COMPETE 2020, Portugal 2020, Lisboa 2030, and Portugal 2030 programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa (NOVA FCT) is a public higher education faculty offering bachelor's (Licenciaturas), integrated master's, master's, doctoral, and postgraduate degree programs in science and technology disciplines. It also delivers executive education courses for working professionals and conducts advanced research through more than 10 R&D units, supported by NOVA.ID.FCT technology transfer services. The institution operates from its Caparica campus near Lisbon, Portugal, serving domestic and international students.

Product overview

NOVA FCT (NOVA School of Science and Technology) is a faculty of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa offering undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and executive education programs across science and technology disciplines. The institution operates multiple digital platforms including the main academic portal (NOVA FCT website), learning management system (Moodle@FCTUNL), student portal (CLIP), Executive Education platform, and is supported by NOVA.ID.FCT for research and innovation activities. The campus is located in Caparica, Almada, Portugal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NOVA FCT Executive Education: Executive education programs for professionals including skills labs, post-graduations, and specialized programs in areas like tourism, technology, and business
• NOVA.ID.FCT

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs (Licenciaturas) Undergraduate bachelor's degree programs in science and technology disciplines including engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, and life sciences, offered to prospective domestic and international students.
• Integrated Master's Degree Programs (Mestrados Integrados) Integrated master's programs combining undergraduate and graduate study in disciplines such as engineering, architecture, and other professional fields requiring lengthy accredited training.
• Master's Degree Programs (Mestrados) Standalone master's degree programs in science and technology disciplines for students who have already completed a bachelor's degree and seek advanced specialization.
• Doctoral Programs (Doutoramentos) PhD-level research degree programs across science and technology disciplines enabling advanced original research contributions under faculty supervision.
• Postgraduate Programs (Pós-Graduações) Postgraduate diploma and certificate programs providing specialized advanced training in science and technology subjects for graduates seeking additional credentials.
• NOVA FCT Executive Education Programs Professional development and executive education programs for working professionals including skills labs, postgraduate programs, and specialized courses in digital transformation, blockchain and decentralized technologies, maritime logistics, chemical synthesis technologies, gamification, sustainability, and other emerging areas.
• International Exchange and Mobility Programs International student exchange and mobility programs including Erasmus+ and partnerships through EUTOPIA Alliance, YERUN, and joint programs with American universities, enabling students to study abroad and earn credits transferable across European institutions via ECTS.
• NOVA.ID.FCT Research and Technology Transfer Services Private non-profit research organization that manages research projects, secures competitive funding, supports technology transfer, and provides innovation services to NOVA FCT researchers and industry partners. In 2023 it managed 417 active projects with €53M approved funding and supported 177 researchers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 417 active research projects with 53M funding secured in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NOVA.ID.FCTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOVA.ID.FCT is a private non-profit organization dedicated to supporting cutting-edge research and innovation at NOVA University Lisbon. It connects researchers, institutions, and funding opportunities to create lasting impact. In 2023, it managed 417 active projects with 53M approved funding and supported 177 researchers.
• UNINOVAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNINOVA is a key research unit located on the NOVA FCT campus, contributing to the university's research ecosystem and collaborative projects.
• Madan ParquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience and technology park associated with NOVA FCT, supporting technology transfer and business incubation for researchers and entrepreneurs.
• EUTOPIA AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean university alliance network enabling student exchanges, joint programs, and collaborative research among member institutions.
• Yerun (Young European Research Universities Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of young research-intensive universities promoting collaboration in education, research, and innovation.
• CesaerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of European engineering schools and universities facilitating collaboration among engineering education institutions.
• UIIN (University Industry Innovation Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network connecting universities and industry to promote knowledge transfer and innovation collaboration.
• AQAS (Agentur für Qualitätssicherung durch Akkreditierung von Studiengängen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality assurance agency for accreditation of study programs in German-speaking countries with which NOVA FCT maintains collaborative relationships.
• Samsung Innovation CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership program providing technology and innovation training through Samsung's global education initiative at NOVA FCT.
• Portuguese Red CrossminorOthersCollaboration for humanitarian initiatives and community support programs including earthquake relief efforts for Turkey and Syria.
• HOUZE Student AccommodationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent accommodation company partnership providing more than 250 rooms in Lisbon and Costa da Caparica specifically for NOVA FCT students.
• ARTE - Agency for State Technological ReformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate a Citizens' Space at Caparica Campus providing public services to students, faculty, and the local community. Open Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., offering services including Tax Authority, Social Security, Citizen Card, driving license renewal, and ADSE reimbursement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Instituto Superior Técnico (IST): Engineering and science faculty of the University of Lisbon, Portugal's flagship STEM institution. Direct peer with overlapping STEM degree programs, comparable research scale, and similar focus on engineering, computer science, and applied sciences recruitment.
• Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP): Engineering faculty at the University of Porto, Portugal's leading northern STEM institution. Direct peer offering comparable bachelor's, master's, and doctoral engineering programs with strong industry ties and applied research.
• Universidade de Aveiro: Portuguese public university with strong applied sciences, materials, and telecommunications research. Direct competitor for STEM talent and industry-sponsored applied research funding in Portugal.
• Universidade Politécnica de Madrid (UPM): Spain's leading technical university with strong engineering, computer science, and applied research profile. Directly comparable European polytechnic peer in scale and disciplinary mix.
• Universidade Politécnica de Catalunya (UPC): Catalonia's principal technical university with comparable STEM programs and applied research orientation. Directly comparable Iberian polytechnic peer competing for Erasmus+ students and EU funding.

Broad incumbents

• Universidade de Lisboa: Portugal's largest public university encompassing multiple faculties including IST, sciences, and medicine. Broader incumbent competing for the same domestic STEM pool, faculty, and EU funding as NOVA FCT.
• Universidade do Porto: Major comprehensive public university with strong STEM faculties including FEUP. Broader incumbent offering scale, brand recognition, and competitive funding advantages that NOVA FCT must counter.
• Universidade de Coimbra: One of Europe's oldest universities with a long-standing STEM and research portfolio. Broader incumbent with established reputation, Erasmus+ networks, and competing for international students in Portugal.
• Universidade NOVA de Lisboa: Parent institution of NOVA FCT and other NOVA schools. Broad incumbent defining shared services, branding, and governance framework within which NOVA FCT operates.
• Delft University of Technology (TU Delft): One of Europe's leading technical universities with strong STEM, applied research, and industry linkages. Broader incumbent benchmark for European polytechnic best practice and international STEM talent attraction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/novaunl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCc_YWbMjeB8-U0D_EGmBnYA
• Instagraminstagram.com/thecoolivin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidade-nova-de-lisboa

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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