Porto Business School
Porto Business School is a prestigious business school located in Porto, Portugal, with strong ties to the University of Porto and the corporate sector. It offers MBA, Executive Education, and master’s programmes in areas such as Leadership, Strategy, and Innovation. Recognized for its international accreditations (AMBA, AACSB, EFMD) and modern campus facilities.
Porto Business School (PBS) was founded in 1988 under the name Instituto Superior de Estudos Empresariais (ISEE). It later became Escola de Gestão do Porto (EGP), and after a series of transformations and partnerships with the University of Porto and companies, it adopted its current name in 2012.
PBS is particularly strong in its links with business — it was created as a joint initiative involving leading companies and the University of Porto. This governance ensures that its programmes are closely aligned with industry needs, combining academic rigor with corporate relevance.
The school offers a wide variety of programmes: MBAs, Executive Education, open and customized programmes, and postgraduate treatments in strategy, leadership, finance, marketing, innovation, and digital transformation. Many programmes are delivered in either English or Portuguese.
PBS holds triple accreditation (AMBA, AACSB, EFMD), placing it among top business schools in Europe. The campus infrastructure is modern, covering about 10,000 m², with state-of-the-art classrooms, auditoriums, library, and spaces for student life.
Department / Fee Notices
- Merit Scholarships (Credit Waiver) and a 10% Early Bird discount are provided to students who pay 3 months prior to program entry and have a GMAT 650 or high school 16/20 score.
- Please note that university fees may vary from term to term. This will be confirmed in your application.
| Departments | Duration | Language | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Innovation | 1 Year | English | EUR 7500.00 |
| Cybersecurity Management | 1 Year | English | EUR 7500.00 |
| Digital Transformation | 1 Year | English | EUR 7500.00 |
| International Business | 1 Year | English | EUR 7500.00 |
Notices
* The Application Deadline Varies by Department
** Additional Documents May Be Requested by Departments
*** The YKS requirement applies to students in Türkiye. International students will be evaluated according to the examination systems and admission criteria of their respective countries.
- CV
- English Proficiency Certificate (B2)
- High School Diploma and Transcripts
- Motivation Letter
- Passaport
