Lisbon is Portugal's capital city and has a population of more than 500,000 persons within its administration. With the European Union, Lisbon comes 11 in terms of population and among the oldest cities on earth. There are 3 leading universities in Lisbon namely; Lisbon University, Technical University of Lisbon and the New Lisbon University.

By earning a Master in Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis on finance, graduates gain specialized knowledge and skills within the financial sector, which may help them to find a highly skilled career. Students may be able to obtain an MBA in Finance in about two years’ time.

Portugal is one of the warmest European countries. University programs are very affordable. In fact Portugal has one of the lowest living costs for students. Enjoy the the great beaches in Algarve or the old wings of history in the capital city of Lisbon.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.