- Exchange program with a partner school for one semester and a tailor-made semester at CATÓLICA-LISBON;
- Two Exchange Program semesters at a partner school;
- Double Degrees (Grenoble Double Degree or San Diego Double Degree);
- International Tri-School Exchange held at two partner schools on different continents.
International Experience in the Bachelor’s Degree Courses at CATÓLICA-LISBON
The international bachelor's degrees at CATÓLICA-LISBON guarantee a unique international experience in a number of countries, boosting the skills of each student and allowing them to step outside their comfort zone and expand their personal boundaries.
CATÓLICA-LISBON has more than 140 agreements with prestigious business schools all over the world, giving international bachelor’s degree students a free and stimulating choice of where and how they want to spend their third year. To find out more about the structure of the Bachelor's Degree Course, see our main page
Internationalization options:
Double Degree - Grenoble École of Management
A CATÓLICA-LISBON oferece-te a possibilidade de realizares um Double Degree junto de uma das melhores business schools europeias: a Grenoble École de Management, em França. Ao completares este programa, recebes dois diplomas:
- Licenciatura Internacional em Business Management ou Economics & Finance da CATÓLICA-LISBON;
- Licenciatura em International Business da Grenoble École de Management.
O programa consiste em dois anos passados na CATÓLICA-LISBON, seguido de um ano na Grenoble École de Management.
In order to graduate from the International Undergraduate Program of CATÓLICA-LISBON, students must have completed a minimum of 92 ECTS of coursework along their 2 years at CATÓLICA-LISBON.
In order to graduate from the Bachelor in International Business of Grenoble Ecole de Management, it is mandatory for students:
- to have completed a minimum of 60 ECTS at Grenoble Ecole de Management;
- to make proof of a 5-month (or 21 weeks) full-time work experience/internship.
There are two ways to complete the Grenoble École de Management internship requirement.
On the one hand, you can do multiple internships until you complete 21 weeks, over your two years at CATÓLICA-LISBON and right after you finish the teaching part of the course at Grenoble École de Management (which happens at the end of April).
For example, this could translate into two six-week internships over the summer break between the first and second year and the second and third year, as well as a nine-week internship at the end of the course, which can be held in France or Portugal.
Another possible option is to complete the 21-week internship (five months) entirely after the second semester at Grenoble École de Management, which would occupy the period between May and October, allowing you to graduate in November or July of the following year.
The Careers & Talent Office of CATÓLICA-LISBON will support you in your internship search and help you prepare for the recruitment processes, through a dedicated career consultant and the careerNETwork recruitment platform.
Regardless of the chosen configuration, students must present official internship certificate(s) issued by companies and duly proven by the Careers & Talent Office of CATÓLICA-LISBON.
Double Degree - University of San Diego
CATÓLICA-LISBON offers you the possibility of making a Double Degree with the reputable University of San Diego, in California, United States. Upon completing this program, you will receive two degrees: Degree in Business Administration from the University of San Diego and an International Degree in Business Administration or Economics & Finance from CATÓLICA-LISBON.
The University of San Diego is named the Best Business School in California for Undergraduate students, according to the Poets & Quants for Undergrads 2021 ranking.
At the University of San Diego, you can choose to specialize (a Major) in International Business, Business Economics or Economics, which will change your curriculum as well.
In order to graduate from the International Undergraduate Program of CATÓLICA-LISBON, students must have completed a minimum of 92 ECTS of coursework along their 2 years at CATÓLICA-LISBON
While at the University of San Diego, students must pay a monthly university fee, which is currently fixed at $304 per semester (subject to annual change).
What is the International Tri-School Exchange?
For an even more enriching international experience in the International Bachelor’s Degree at CATÓLICA-LISBON, students may opt for an International Tri-School Exchange, which allows them to attend two highly prestigious business schools, as well as Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Lisbon. The first two years of the bachelor’s degree course are in CATÓLICA-LISBON and the last two semesters are in two partner schools.
Students will receive a diploma at the end of the course:
International Bachelor’s Degree in Management or Economics from CATÓLICA-LISBON. The final certificate will include the two exchange semesters and the names of the schools.
Applications to the International Tri-School Exchange are accepted during the International Bachelor's Degree Course. Due to the few number of places available, applicants are subject to a competitive selection process. Applications take place during the 2nd year and are subject to slots available. The International Relations Office will contact the students with specific application dates. Hosting Schools may also be replaced by other Schools in the same geographical area.
Application Requirements:
- A minimum average of grade of 13.35/20 and a minimum of 88 ECTS completed at the time of application – after three semesters at CATÓLICA-LISBON.
- Submission of an up-to-date resumé and a motivation letter (which may be sent to the partner schools).
Students pay annual enrollment fees at CATÓLICA-LISBON until the end of the program.
Traveling expenses, health insurance, passports, visas, accommodation, books and living expenses are the sole responsibility of the student.
Dropping out of the program after the end of the application deadlines will imply a fine of €2000, in accordance with the official list of fees at Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
Program students may apply for an Erasmus+ scholarship for the European part of the program (in the UK, Norway or the Netherlands), if applicable.
Partner Schools
