NOVA UNL
Portugal
NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA UNL) is a prestigious public institution ranked 36th in the QS “50 under 50” ranking. Its specialized school, NOVA IMS, was established to meet the global demand for experts in data science, information management, and analytics. NOVA IMS offers top-tier programs, including the first Information Systems degree in Europe accredited by the U.S. agency ABET. Several of its Master’s programs are ranked among the top four globally by Eduniversal, with its Knowledge Management specialization consistently holding the world’s top spot.
Research is driven by the Information Management Research Center (MagIC), a European reference institution in data science featuring a team of over 80 researchers, some of whom rank among the top 1% of scientists worldwide. NOVA IMS is highly active in international cooperation, managing over 40 research projects, including 19 funded by the European Commission through Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, and Erasmus+.
