The NOVA University of Lisbon ˈnɔvɐ dɨ liʒˈboɐ], also known as Nova was established in 1973 and is the youngest of the three public universities of Lisbon, in Portugal. Since 2006, the THE-QS World University Rankings has ranked Universidade NOVA de Lisboa as one of the world's 500 best universities. The university is especially strong in the fields of Business, Economics and Law, being ranked number 245 in the world in 2008, as well as in the Arts and Humanities fields. It was created in 1973 as part of a program of expansion and diversification in higher... education in Portugal and was a response to ever an increasing demand for higher education in the city and surrounding areas of Lisbon. During its first years, the University offered mainly graduate and specialist programs. Since the end of 1977, when the first regular programs started, the university has been expanding steadily. The University, as well as its Units, enjoys scientific, academic and administrative autonomy and, as a state institution, is mainly funded by Ministry of Higher Education and Science.
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| Location: | Lisbon,
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| Founded: | 1973 |
| School type: | Public university |
| Total enrollment: | 15,218 |
| Colors: | Green, White |