Innovation, Science and Technology for a Sustainable Blue Society
The ocean is key to addressing humanity's greatest challenges. It offers vital solutions for building a sustainable future, from combating climate change and ensuring food security, to advancing clean energy and restoring biodiversity. Knowledge is essential, not only to solve problems, but to unlock innovative possibilities that will help shape a better tomorrow.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Ocean Studies is an innovative interdisciplinary programme resulting from the collaboration between several higher education institutions: NOVA University Lisbon (bringing together five academic units – NOVA School of Law, NOVA IMS, Nova SBE, NOVA FCSH and NOVA FCT), the University of Algarve, and the University of Évora, also involving the Hydrographic Institute of the Portuguese Navy.
This programme aims to train professionals equipped to address the challenges and seize the opportunities associated with the ocean, promoting sustainability and the blue economy.
With a strong scientific and technical component, students benefit from an interdisciplinary education supported by cutting-edge laboratories, emerging technologies, and innovative projects that enable them to apply knowledge in real-world blue economy contexts.
Applications 2025/26
Vacancies: 34
Specific exams:
One of the following sets:
13 English + 19 Mathematics A
13 English + 02 Biology and Geology
13 English + 09 Geography
Degree taught entirely in English.
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Course coordinator:
José Carlos Ribeiro FerreiraA programme to explore, innovate and shape a more sustainable and blue future.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Ocean Studies offers a comprehensive and integrated curriculum, combining theory and practice across key areas related to the ocean, sustainability, and the blue economy.
A degree that connects science, technology, and society, preparing a new generation of professionals to face the challenges of the ocean and create innovative solutions for a sustainable blue future.
Programme Highlights:
- Interdisciplinary approach across natural sciences, social sciences and technology
- Access to cutting-edge laboratories and real-world blue economy projects
- oint initiative of leading universities and the Hydrographic Institute of the Portuguese Navy
- Training for careers in the global blue sector, promoting a sustainable society
The Bachelor's Degree in Ocean Studies opens doors to a diverse and impactful career across multiple sectors related to the ocean, sustainability, and innovation. Graduates will be prepared to:
Ocean Studies: a degree that prepares ocean professionals to lead the blue transformation and build a sustainable, innovative, and global future.
Admission formula:
50% of the final grade obtained in secondary school
20% of the final grade in the specific English exam
30% of the final grade in one of the other specific exams (Mathematics A, Biology e Geology ou Geography)
Tuition fee - Portuguese students: 697€ / year
Tuition fee - Foreign students: 7.000€ / year
The NOVA University Lisbon reinforces its commitment to equity in higher education by awarding scholarships that promote inclusion and equal opportunities.
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