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                                          GENERAL INFORMATIONS

                                          Welcome to Nova School of Business		      |4
                                          & Economics!

                                          Campus facilities and services			         |6

                                          Campus map					| 10

                                          Nova SBE services				                     | 12

                                          Academic calendar       			               |14

                                          Accommodation         				                |16

                                          Transport and how to get around     		    |19

                                          Medical information             		        |20

                                          Well-being and personal development 		    |21

                                          Active Citizenship    				                |22

                                          Student card        				                  |23

                                          Nova SBE clubs       				                 |23

                                          Students’ Union              			          |23

                                          Sports activities           			           |25

                                          INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

                                          Why Portugal        				                  |27

                                          Visa and residence permit    			          |28

                                          Medical insurance            			          |30

                                          Emergency contact      			                |31

                                          Bank account                 			          |32

                                          SIM card                     			          |32
NOVA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS       Useful information about Portugal         |32

Carcavelos Campus                         Portuguese language course          		    |33
Rua da Holanda 1
2775-405 Carcavelos                       Useful expressions in Portuguese     		   |33

Tel: +351 213 801 600
www.novasbe.unl.pt/en/                    CONTACTS 					| 33

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Welcome to Nova
School of Business
& Economics!
You are about to embark on a wonderful new adventure at
Nova SBE where you will have the opportunity to strengthen
your academic path in high-quality programs, to participate
in a wide range of activities on-campus and last, but not least,
have a lot of fun! We truly hope that your journey at Nova SBE
becomes an unforgettable experience that will stay with you for
the rest of your life.

You came to Nova SBE to study and you will find all the
academic information you need in the student handbooks.
But because Nova SBE is much more than studying, we
have created this guide to help you on your transition and
integration in the school and the city, providing the support you
need while you are studying here. Transports, Housing, Visas…
You name it and we will try to help!

Nova SBE has a dedicated team to help you navigate through
your Life at Nova SBE. They are located at the Student Central,
on the 1st floor of the Hovione Atrium, and we encourage you
to come and visit them if you have any issues or concerns that
you want help with.

If you are an international student, you can find
useful information specifically for you on the International
Students Section, from page 27 onwards.

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Campus facilities and services

                                    ABOUT THE CAMPUS                                       FOOD SERVICES

                                    On September 2018, a new era for Nova SBE began
                                    as the school moved to a bright new campus
                                    located in Carcavelos, home to the school
                                    of the future.
                                    The move was and still is an incredible opportunity    Main Deck, Ground Floor                                    Horizon Hall, 2nd Floor
                                    for our community to keep growing. Grow stronger
                                    and grow higher.
                                                                                           ICA Canteen                                                Azure Restaurant
                                    Studying at the 90.000 m2 campus by the sea
                                    is an experience in itself.                            Opening Hours                                              Opening Hours
                                                                                           Week Days:                                                 Week Days:
                                    The location of the campus is amazing.                 08:00 A.M. - 03:00 P.M.,                                   11:30 A.M. - 03:00 P.M.,
                                    Check the exact site.                                  06:00 P.M. - 08:30 P.M.                                    06:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

                                    The campus surroundings grew exponentially,            Weekends & Holidays:                                       Weekends & Holidays:
                                    going from an isolated location in the Cascais coast   09:00 A.M.- 03:00 P.M.,                                    11:30A.M. - 03:00 P.M.,
                                    to a fully urbanistic area with multiple means         06:00 P.M. - 08:30 P.M.                                    06:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.
                                    of transportation, cultural events, and activities.
                                    It will surely provide an incredible experience.       Note: A full lunch meal is 2.70€ (social price) and
                                                                                           a full dinner meal is a 4.10€ (there is not a social
                                                                                           price for dinners).
                                    FEATURES

                                    • 55 Classrooms (Buildings B, D, E)                    The Cut Pizza Restaurant                                   Hovione Atrium, 1st floor
                                    • 26 Amphitheaters (Buildings B, D, E)
                                    • CTT Student Hall – A 24h Study Space with            Opening Hours
                                      220 individual places (Building C)                   Week Days:                                                 Padaria do Bairro Cafe
                                                                                           10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
                                    • Main Deck – food court area with 3 restaurants &
                                                                                           Weekends & Holidays:                                       Opening Hours
                                      Canteen (Building I)
                                                                                           10:00 A.M. - 06:00 P.M.                                    Week Days:
                                    • Fitness Hut Gym (Building G)
                                                                                                                                                      08:00 A.M. - 08:00 P.M.
                                    • Teresa e Alexandre Soares dos Santos Library
                                                                                                                                                      Weekends & Holidays:
                                      (Building H)                                         Vicente na Linha by CarneAlentejana                        08:00 A.M. - 06:00 P.M.
                                    • CUF Medical Center (Building A)                      Hamburger Restaurant
                                    • Santander Money Club - Bank (Building A)
                                    • Fidelidade Studio (Building A)                       Opening Hours
                                    • Konceptum Store (Building A)                         Week Days:                                                 Vending Machines
                                                                                           10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.                                    24/7
                                    • Lab Store by Jerónimo Martins – opening in the
                                                                                           Weekends & Holidays:
                                      4th trimester of 2019 (Building I)
                                                                                           10:00 A.M. - 06:00 P.M.
                                    • MILESTONE Student Living (Building J)
                                    • Jerónimo Martins Grand Auditorium (Building F)
                                    • Nova Students’ Union (EDP Plaza)
                                    • Sagres Beach Way

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Campus facilities and services

KONCEPTUM STORE                                              FIDELIDADE STUDIO
Location: Hovione Atrium, 1st floor                          Location: Hovione Atrium, 1st floor
Opening Hours:                                               Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ACADEMIC PERIOD: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.                    and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m.;
EXAMS’ SEASONS: opens 30 minutes before the                  Fidelidade, the insurance market leader in Portugal,
1st exam of the day – at 8:30 or 9:30 a.m. – and             launched its Fidelidade Studio in Nova SBE’s
closes at 7 p.m. during the week and at 5 p.m. on            campus, a concept that brings together Fidelidade’s
Saturdays; School Breaks: Monday to Friday, from 9           mission and the students’ needs. The Nova SBE
a.m. to 7 p.m.                                               Community can use this space for numerous
                                                             activities: podcast recording, movie sessions, group
The Nova SBE Concept Store is much more than a               work interviews, etc. Booking can be done through
printing and copy services store! Here you will find         the website www.fidelidadestudio.pt or email, at
a Hang-Out area where you can use your computer              fidelidadestudio@fidelidade.pt.
and a workspace with 6 computers available to take
care of your printing and copying needs. There is a
Fun Zone with a sofa, a television, and a PS4.
Nova SBE merchandising products will be sold in
                                                             MONEY CLUB BY SANTANDER
                                                             Location: Hovione Atrium, 1st floor
the Fun Zone, as well as stationery.
                                                             Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
                                                             and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

CTT LOCKERS – 24H POSTAL DELIVERY                            A sophisticated and aspirational setting, where
SERVICE                                                      different generations –masters and apprentices –
Location: CTT Student Hall, Ground Floor                     can meet and share knowledge and experiences.
                                                             At the Santander Money Club, Portuguese and
Ask for the delivery of your parcels in an automatic         international students alike will find the best
locker CTT 24H of your choice. Receive your                  and most convenient financial products to fit
shopping and packages without hassle and without             their needs. Simple and straightforward banking
waiting, directly on campus.                                 designed for university students with a global
                                                             perspective.

CUF MEDICAL CENTER
Location: Hovione Atrium, 1st floor                          JERÓNIMO MARTINS LAB
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.            Location: Main Deck, Ground Floor
and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
                                                             There will be a grocery store on campus aimed
CUF is the medical care provider whose mission               at testing solutions to address some of retail
is to actively contribute for the creation of an             industry’s daily challenges.
intellectual and emotional high-performance                  The Jerónimo Martins Lab is going to provide
academic community.                                          great food solutions, together with innovative
The range of services provided by CUF includes               technologies that provide a convenient and
appointments of different specialties with                   seamless shopping experience.
particular focus on General and Family Medicine,
Sports Medicine, Dental Care, Nutrition and
Psychology, as well as clinical analysis and full-time
nursing care. If you wish to make an appointment
for any of these medical specialties, you must
schedule it first.

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Campus Map

                                                        The Navigator Company Park

                                Walk of Founders

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Nova SBE services

ADMISSIONS SERVICES                                       PROGRAM MANAGEMENT                                    CAREER AND CORPORATE PLACEMENT                               BRAND & COMMUNICATION OFFICE
Location: Student Central, Hovione Atrium                 Location: Student Central, Hovione Atrium             SERVICES                                                     Location: Hovione Atrium, 1st floor, Room A206
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.        Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.    Location: Hovione Atrium, 2nd floor, Room A207B
                                                                                                                Office hours: Monday to Friday - 10 a.m. to 1p.m             The Brand & Communication team is responsible
These are the services responsible for marketing          The Program Managers are responsible for              and 2 pm to 4 p.m.                                           for the school’s communication and every key
Nova SBE programs and managing the admissions             program delivery and development, which makes                                                                      event taking place at the school.
and selection processes for both Masters’ and             them the key contact for students if they intend to   The Career Services have the necessary tools to
Bachelors’ students.                                      discuss issues related to the program.                make your job search more effective from day                 General
                                                                                                                one and transform your uncertainty into bold                 infonova@novasbe.pt
Bachelors’ students’ admissions                           Bachelors’ Program manager                            aspirations that can make a difference. They have
studyatnova@novasbe.pt                                    bachelors.pm@novasbe.pt                               the expertise in market knowledge and they guide             Events
                                                                                                                and help you with all the decisive career choices            events@novasbe.pt
Masters’ students’ admissions                             Masters’ Program manager                              you have to make.
leadyourfuture@novasbe.pt                                 masters.pm@novasbe.pt                                 careerservices@novasbe.pt
                                                                                                                                                                             RESEARCH OFFICE
                                                          Double Degree students                                                                                             Location: Hovione Atrium, 2nd floor, Room A205b
ACADEMIC SERVICES                                         double.degrees@novasbe.pt                             STUDENT DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Location: Student Central, Hovione Atrium                                                                       Location: Cascais Academic Hall, 1st floor,                  The Nova SBE Research Team provides cross-
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.        CEMS MIM students                                     Room B125                                                    disciplinary orientation and helps plan, develop,
                                                          mim@novasbe.pt                                        Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.           and carry out every research project taking place in
The Academic Services support students with all                                                                 and 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.                                          the school.
issues relating to the operational components of                                                                                                                             research.office@novasbe.pt
the programs, from enrollment to graduation.              INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY                                The SDO is strongly dedicated to the students’
                                                          Location: Student Central, Hovione Atrium             well-being and personal development so if you
Academic support for Bachelors’ students                  Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.    are in need of some extra guidance to help you               FACILITIES SERVICES
bachelors@novasbe.pt                                                                                            prepare for the semester or simply talk about your           Location: Hovione Atrium, 1st floor, A201b
                                                          The International Mobility team supports all          concerns, you can always head over there or send
Academic support for Masters’ students                    incoming students whether they are coming to          an email.                                                    The Facilities team is responsible for having every
masters@novasbe.pt                                        Nova SBE via a mobility partnership agreement or      sdo@novasbe.pt                                               room and facility working accordingly, providing
                                                          as free movers.                                                                                                    immediate assistance for all issues that need fixing
                                                          international.mobility@novasbe.pt                                                                                  on campus.
                                                                                                                IT HELPDESK                                                  fixit@novasbe.pt
                                                                                                                Location: Santander Academic Hall, 1st Floor,
                                                          LIFE@NOVA                                             Room D120
                                                          Location: Student Central, Hovione Atrium                                                                          ALUMNI & CORPORATE RELATIONS
                                                          Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.    The IT Helpdesk is the first point of contact for all        Location: Hovione Atrium, 1st floor, Room A207b
                                                                                                                queries concerning e-mail accounts, netpa, and
                                                          The Life@Nova SBE team provides support to            other IT services available for students on campus.          The Alumni & Corporate Relations Office is the
                                                          students with non-academic issues like housing,       helpdesk@novasbe.pt                                          point of contact for companies and institutions
                                                          visas, transportation, etc.                                                                                        that want to be part of this community — recruiting
                                                          lifeatnova@novasbe.pt                                                                                              Nova SBE students, participating in school life,
                                                                                                                                                                             supporting the school and its students, or being
                                                                                                                                                                             part of their development.
                                                                                                                                                                             corporate@novasbe.pt

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Academic Calendar 2019/2020

Check your academic calendar before scheduling vacations or buying plane
tickets, so it does not conflict with classes, exams or the professional development
modules. Here are the fall and spring semesters calendar and the links for the
complete academic calendars.

BSC STUDENTS

1ST YEAR
Fall Semester: 12 September – 5 December 			     Regular Exams: 4 – 13 January
Spring Semester: 4 February – 7 May 				         Regular Exams: 18 May – 3 June

2ND & 3RD YEARS
Fall Semester: 2 September – 27 November 			     Regular Exams: 6 – 19 December
Spring Semester: 4 February – 7 May				          Regular Exams: 18 May – 3 June
Check your complete academic calendar

MSC STUDENTS

FALL SEMESTER
T1: 5 September – 17 October 					               Exams: 19 – 24 October
T2: 25 October – 6 December 					                Exams: 9 – 17 December
Professional Development Modules 				            3 – 24 January

SPRING SEMESTER
T3: 30 January – 13 March 					                  Exams: 16 – 23 March
T4: 26 May – 9 June						                        Exams: 14 – 25 May
Professional Development Modules: 				           27 May – 14 June
Check your complete academic calendar

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Accommodation

Lisbon & Carcavelos                                                                                             Accommodation in Lisbon and around Carcavelos

                                                                                                                WHERE TO STAY?                                            WHO TO CONTACT?

                                                                                                                The best areas to stay in Lisbon and commute              Nova SBE has partnered with companies to present
                                                                                                                every day to the campus are the areas closest to          students with special offers both in Lisbon and
                                                                                                                the Cascais train line (Cais do Sodré, Alcântara,         Carcavelos. You can check the areas you are
                                                                                                                Santos, Belém), or more central areas that are            interested in and corresponding prices.
                                                                                                                closest to subway stations that can quickly take
                                                                                                                you to Cais do Sodré (green line) or to Terreiro
                                                                                                                do Paço (blue line).
                                                                                                                Check the subway map to have a clear
                                                                                                                understanding of all the lines.

You are probably wondering whether to stay in central Lisbon and commute to campus every day or live            INLIFE                                                    SEAHOUSING
closer to the Carcavelos Campus. Here are some lifestyle differences to help you decide:
                                                                                                                Personalized housing trips for international              A platform created by a Nova SBE alumnus that
                                                                                                                students in Portugal.                                     anticipated the students’ desire to live close to the
                                                                                                                www.inlifeportugal.com/novasbe                            Carcavelos Campus and the beach.
The urban lifestyle                                      The beach lifestyle                                                                                              www.seahousing.pt

3       reasons to love
        Lisbon!                                          3      reasons to love
                                                                Carcavelos!
                                                                                                                UNIPLACES

                                                                                                                Online student accommodation booking with
                                                                                                                properties in Lisbon and around Carcavelos.
                                                                                                                www.uniplaces.com
                                                                                                                                                                          SMART STUDIOS

                                                                                                                                                                          Several locations in Lisbon and a new
                                                                                                                                                                          accommodation with 301 individual studios near
                                                                                                                (Promotional code: NOVASBE)                               the Carcavelos Campus – opens in June 2020 – all
                                                                                                                                                                          with the same format: furbished and fully equipped
                                                                                                                                                                          studios in renovated buildings.
Get to know the old-as-time culture of the most          Easy access to the Carcavelos beach and other                                                                    www. smartstudios.pt
typical and picturesque neighborhoods;                   beautiful beaches along the Cascais train line;        COLLEGIATE

                                                                                                                Premium student residence in Lisbon’s city center.
                                                                                                                www.collegiate-ac.pt                                      COCOON RESIDENCES
Easy access to shops, museums, shows, and great          Surfing, stand up paddle, volleyball, dozens-of-
restaurants: a melting pot of culture and events;        km-long bicycle paths where you can enjoy                                                                        A renovated residence with 12 rooms, in Parede.
                                                         exercising with a breathtaking sea view and a closer   CHALET JÚLIA                                              More options will be available in the near future.
                                                         contact with nature;                                                                                             www.cocoonresidences.com
                                                                                                                A charming 1930’s remodeled house that was
The epicenter of nightlife in Portugal.                                                                         transformed into a student residence in Parede
                                                                                                                (20 minutes from Carcavelos)
                                                         Lively terraces, open-air restaurants and bars, as     www.chaletjulia.pt
                                                         well as renowned music festivals nearby such as
                                                         Festas do Mar, EDP Cool Jazz, and NOS Alive.

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                                Accomodation                                          Transports and how to get around

                                UNL STUDENT RESIDENCIES – SAS NOVA                    For general information on public transportation, please visit
                                                                                      the companies’ websites:
                                The Social Welfare Services of NOVA University
                                Lisbon have some subsidized rooms for Nova SBE
                                students in the Campolide and Lumiar residencies      Metropolitano de Lisboa (Lisbon Underground)			                           www.metrolisboa.pt
                                (Lisbon).
                                For availability, please contact: SAS NOVA            CP – Comboios de Portugal (Train Services)				                            www.cp.pt
                                alojamento@unl.pt
                                For more information, please check:                   MobiCascais (Bus and Bike renting services – Cascais area)		              www.mobicascais.com
                                www.sas.unl.pt
                                                                                      Carris (Bus - Lisbon area )						                                         www.carris.pt

                                MILESTONE STUDENT LIVING                              Rede Expressos (Long-distance buses)				                                  www.rede-expressos.pt

                                The student residence at the Carcavelos Campus
                                is operated by MILESTONE, an experienced premium      The Carcavelos Campus is located half-way between Lisbon and Cascais. The easiest way to get there
                                student housing provider.                             by public transportation is by taking the train to the Carcavelos station.
                                The student housing facilities on campus include:     To commute between Lisbon and Carcavelos, please check the following mobility solutions:

                                • 122 bright and fully furnished rooms;
                                • Panoramic windows with an idyllic view;
                                                                                      TRAIN                                                       COOLTRA
                                • A large fridge and a microwave for private use;
                                • Community kitchens;                                 The best way to get to the new campus is by train           Nova SBE has a partnership with Cooltra – the
                                • A private bathroom with a spacious shower;          taking the Cascais train line in Cais do Sodré.             leading sustainable mobility solution on two wheels
                                • A desk and a comfy chair;                           When exiting the train at the Carcavelos station you        in Europe. What do they have in store for you?
                                • High-speed Wi-Fi with unlimited downloads;          can either walk for 20 minutes or take a short bus          A 15% discount for Nova SBE students only.
                                                                                      ride (MobiCascais). At the Carcavelos station and           Check their website for more information and learn
                                • Storage compartments.
                                                                                      on-campus, there is also a bike sharing and renting         the best way to reach Carcavelos on two wheels.
                                                                                      system available which can be integrated into the           www.cooltra.com
                                For reservations and further details, please visit:
                                                                                      combined pass so you can easily cycle from the
                                www.milestone.net
                                                                                      station to the campus.
                                connect@milestone.net

                                                                                      CAR SHARING WITH VIA VERDE BOLEIAS

                                                                                      Via Verde Boleias is a ridesharing application that
                                                                                      allows people to schedule rides and share the
                                                                                      costs. Students receive a token, personal and non-
                                                                                      transferable, to access the Nova SBE private group
                                                                                      and to share rides.
                                                                                      There are parking options available on and
                                                                                      off-campus in the surrounding areas. Want to
                                                                                      learn more?
                                                                                      www.boleias.viaverde.pt

                                                                                      For more detailed and updated information please see: Nova SBE Mobility Solutions

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Medical information                                                                                             Well-being and personal development

In Portugal, medical assistance is provided by both public and private sectors.                                 Nova SBE is working on providing the most support possible to our students
Below you can find some examples of medical facilities.                                                         – we want them to fulfill their personal needs and promote their well-being.
                                                                                                                We offer programs focused on Personal Development and Psychologic Support
ATTENTION: If you need to miss classes for health reasons, do not forget to speak with your Professors to       and are aimed at students who intend to explore their potential, improve their
explain your situation and thus avoid missing important content or assignments. Also, if you are going to
the Doctor, always ask for a Medical Declaration that states that you were there, as you might need it later.   relationships, and their quality of life, but also at students who experience
                                                                                                                moments of stress, anxiety, depression, and other psychological and emotional
                                                                                                                concerns.
Lisbon                                                      Carcavelos

PUBLIC FACILITIES                                           PUBLIC FACILITIES                                   STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

São Francisco Xavier Hospital                               Cascais Hospital
Estrada Forte do Alto Duque                                 Estrada Militar, Alcabideche
Bus lines nearby: 723, 728, 714                             +351 214 653 000                                    Student Counseling                                        Promotion of Academic Success
+351 210 431 000                                            www.hospitaldecascais.pt                                                                                      Program
www.chlo.min-saude.pt                                                                                           Students can apply for psychological
                                                            Parede Healthcare Center                            accompaniment and counseling provided by                  A series of workshops focused on developing
Santa Maria Hospital                                        Rua José Elias Garcia, Parede                       a psychologist specialized in Education. Typically,       students’ soft skills, study methods and techniques,
Avenida Professor Egas Moniz                                +351 214 547 000                                    students seek support for problems related to             such as teamwork, avoiding procrastination, etc.,
Nearest subway station: Cidade Universitária                www.cascais.pt                                      stress, anxiety, difficulties in integration, etc. This   with the objective of improving the students’
(yellow line)                                                                                                   service is open to everyone. All you need to do           academic success.
+351 217 805 000                                                                                                is send an email to schedule a chat with Edite
www.chln.min-saude.pt                                       PRIVATE FACILITIES                                  Oliveira, Nova SBE’s trained psychologist.

                                                            CUF Medical Center                                                                                            Peer Tutoring Program
PRIVATE FACILITIES                                          Carcavelos Campus
                                                            www.saudecuf.pt                                     Support for Academic and Social                           One-to-one academic support on a weekly basis
SAMS health center                                                                                              Integration (PAIAS)                                       from students who have done well on a particular
Rua Fialho de Almeida, 21 to 21-D                           CUF Clinic - São Domingos de Rana                                                                             subject (tutors) to students (tutees) seeking support
Nearest subway station: S. Sebastião (blue/red line)        Rua Afonso de Albuquerque 195,                      PAIAS is a mentoring project aimed at                     to have better performances. Each meeting lasts
+351 213 811 800                                            S. Domingos de Rana                                 facilitating the integration and the adaptation           for 90 minutes, where the tutor answers questions,
www.pics.sams.pt                                            +351 214 549 450                                    of undergraduate students during their first year         clarifies doubts and/or does exercises with the
                                                            www.saudecuf.pt                                     at Nova SBE. PAIAS mentors are senior students            tutee.
NOTE: NOVA University Lisbon holds an agreement                                                                 who provide academic and social support to first-
with SAMS’ clinical center. Show your student card                                                              year students upon their arrival.
                                                            Europa Clinic
to prove you study at Nova SBE – UNL.                       Rua Catembe 165, Carcavelos
                                                            +351 214 569 800
Luz Hospital                                                www.clinicaeuropa.pt
Avenida Lusíada, 100
Nearest subway station: Colégio Militar/Luz
(blue line)
+351 217 104 400
www.hospitaldaluz.pt
                                                                                                                For more information regarding these programs or if you need psychological support, please contact
                                                                                                                the Student Development Office: sdo@novasbe.pt
                                                                                                                Location: Cascais Academic Hall, 1st floor, B125

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Active Citizenship                                           Student card

                                                             Your student card is your official Nova SBE ID and it provides access to certain facilities including
                                                             study rooms, the library, and photocopiers. The online submission to request your card was sent directly
                                                             to students by the Academic Services.

Nova SBE                                                     Your Student ID number is the same as the prefix of
                                                             your institutional email (ex: 99999@novasbe.pt).
Leadership for Impact
                                                             You will be informed when you can pick-up your student card at the on-campus Santander branch.
Knowledge Center                                             The student card provider is Santander Bank, however, the card is not associated with a bank account.
                                                             Students interested in opening a bank account at Santander will be able to do so at the bank agency
Location: Santander Academic Hall, room D104                 on campus.

                                                             For international students, Santander now offers to manage the request for the Portuguese fiscal
                                                             number (a requirement to open bank accounts in Portugal) on the students’ behalf.
The Nova SBE Leadership for Impact Knowledge                 If you have any questions, please contact:
Center is leading the initiative called Social Impact        studentcard@novasbe.pt
Experience (SIE) aimed at integrating different
social experiences as part of the students’ journey,
revamping what was known before as Volunteering
or Comunidade Nova.

In order to promote consciousness and
                                                             Nova SBE clubs
engagement in social and environmental impact,
students may receive an Honorable Mention of
Active Citizenship, which will be printed on the
                                                             Student clubs play a critical role at Nova SBE, contributing to a vibrant campus life while creating
Diploma Supplement, by participating in one of the
                                                             unique experiences.
following activities:
                                                             Nova SBE has more than 30 different student clubs who go beyond their traditional role to boost
• Formal and active participation in the Nova SBE’s
                                                             student involvement on campus, which is often the catalyst for a positive student experience.
projects driven by social and environmental impact,
                                                             If you are thinking about joining a student club or starting your own, consider both your passions
with the validation of the Bachelor’s Director.
                                                             and the benefits you may get by doing so.
The Student’s Union, the Clubs and the Student’s
Development Office, for example, develop such
                                                             Check out the Student Clubs’ list on our website and learn more about them individually here:
projects.
                                                             www.novasbe.unl.pt
• Formal and active participation in a voluntary
work program at a local level, with a Nova SBE
partner.

For the honorable mention to be acknowledged,
                                                             Students’ Union
students must complete a minimum of 50 hours in
at least one of the activities previously mentioned.
More information about the honorable mention
contact socialimpactexperience.pt                            The Nova Students’ Union (Nova SU) is the representative body of more than 3000 Nova SBE students.
                                                             Activities take place throughout the year and target various goals and groups from sports to culture,
                                                             and from recreational events to volunteering initiatives, amongst others.

                                                             If you want to learn more, please visit the SU headquarters located at the EDP Plaza (next to the Jerónimo
                                                             Martins Grand Auditorium), or contact: www.novasu.pt

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Sports activities

NOVA SU SPORTS                                            NOVA SPORTS
Location: Nova SU - EDP Plaza                             Location: Main Deck

The Nova SBE Students’ Union has a sports branch          The NOVA sports Office is part of the SAS NOVA
that aims to promote all sort of sports activities        Services and aims to promote and develop sports
among the Nova SBE community. For more                    activities and general well-being among the entire
information, check Nova SU’s Facebook page or             community of NOVA University Lisbon. You can
visit the SU’s headquarters, located below the            chose among several sports from rugby to yoga.
orange stairs that lead to the Jerónimo Martins           If you are interested or would if you would like
Grand Auditorium.                                         to learn more, then please send an email to
                                                          desporto@unl.pt, check out NOVA Desporto’s
                                                          official Facebook page.
                                                          Note: Athlete Status and Merit Scholarship:
                                                          By becoming part of Nova Sports’ teams, you
                                                          can benefit from the student-athlete status and,
                                                          depending on your results, have access to a
FITNESS HUT GYM                                           scholarship merit.
Location: Horizon Hall

The Carcavelos campus has its own gym powered
by Fitness Hut – a well-known brand of fitness and        OTHER
well-being with over 35 clubs in Portugal.
                                                          You can also check with the Municipality of
www.fitnesshutmovenow.pt                                  Cascais as there are many sports clubs and
carcavelos@fitnesshut.pt                                  centers, around and in Carcavelos, as well as
                                                          outdoor fitness lessons at the beach:

                                                          www.cascais.pt
                                                          www.livingincascais.com

                                                          In Lisbon, there is the Estádio Universitário
                                                          de Lisboa (Lisbon University Stadium), a large
                                                          university sports complex.

                                                          Metro station: Cidade Universitária (yellow line)
                                                          www.estadio.ulisboa.pt

                                                          The Estádio Nacional do Jamor (National Sports
                                                          Center of Jamor) is also a complex of sports
                                                          infrastructures in Oeiras, next to Carcavelos.
                                                          For more information, you can visit:

                                                          jamor.ipdj.pt
                                                          or contact: geral.su@novasbe.pt

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International students               Why Portugal?

                                     Settling into a new environment and adjusting to new situations can be initially
Hello!                               intimidating but there are a variety of support services at hand at Nova SBE meant
                                     to assist you. Our main wish is that you enjoy your time here.

Willkommen!                          We look forward to meeting and helping you adjust to this new country and this
                                     new Life at Nova!

Ciao!
Bonjour!
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                                     LISBON & CARCAVELOS         LISBON IS THE                  240 DAYS OF SUNSHINE
                                     ARE CONNECTED               WEALTHIEST DISTRICT            A YEAR
                                     INTERNATIONALLY VIA         IN PORTUGAL                    An average annual temperature
                                     THE PORTELA AIRPORT         Responsible for 35 % of the    of 18.º C
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Visa and resident permit

EUROPEAN UNION (EU) CITIZENS                            NON-EUROPEAN (NON-UE) CITIZENS                         RENEWING YOUR VISA

If you are coming to Portugal from a country            Students coming from countries outside the EU,         You will need to renew your visa once in Portugal
which does not require an entry Visa you still          EEA, and Switzerland are required to ask for a         as the first emission usually lasts for a period that
have to register at the Lisbon City Hall.               Schengen Visa for Studying Purposes (longer than       does not cover the full duration of your studies.
                                                        three months and up to one year) or a Residence        Upon arrival, book your appointment with SEF -
• Valid ID card/passport (the original                  Permit (for stays longer than one year). Please note   Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (Immigration
  and a photocopy);                                     that you can apply for a Residence Permit once you     and Borders Service) for renewal purposes, as
• Proof of address in Lisbon;                           are in Portugal, instead of renewing your Schengen     times varies between two to five months to get
                                                        Visa. Do not enter Portugal with a Tourist Visa -      an appointment.
• Sworn Statement.
                                                        you will not be able to renew it.
                                                                                                               You can find more information about this on their
                                                        Step 1: Request the Visa/Residence Permit              website: www.sef.pt
                                                        Schedule an appointment at the Portuguese
IMPORTANT NOTICE:                                       embassy or consulate in your home country              You must book an appointment in a SEF
Portuguese visa processing can take anywhere            as soon as you receive the Acceptance Letter.          delegation, which can be done in two ways:
from two weeks to up to three months, so it is
advisable to start your visa application as soon        Step 2: Documents                                      1 - Telephone: +351 808 202 653
as you receive the Acceptance Letter.                   Depending on your nationality, duration of stay,       Warning: when you call this number, you will
                                                        and type of service you are applying for, some         hear an automatic message in Portuguese with
                                                        or all of the following standard documents may         the options listed below. In case you do not
                                                        be required:                                           understand Portuguese, please press the numbers
                                                                                                               as described:
                                                        • Acceptance letter, in which the correct dates
                                                          of your studies are stated (either the Admissions    • First, press 1 (you will be selecting the option
                                                          team (regular students) or the International           to book an appointment);
                                                          Mobility team students on a mobility program)        • Second, press 3 (you will be stating that you
                                                          will issue this document);                              live in the Lisbon or Cascais area. If you live near
                                                        • Visa Form;                                             the Carcavelos Campus don’t worry. It’s included
                                                        • Two passport photos (in color);                        in this area);
                                                        • Your passport and copies of your previous visas      • Finally, press 3 again (you will be stating that you
                                                          (passports must be valid for a minimum                 want to book an appointment to renew your visa).
                                                          of 6 months);                                          You will then be put on hold, waiting for someone
                                                        • A copy of your return ticket reservation;              to pick up the call. Do not be surprised to hear
                                                                                                                 a message in Portuguese, it is the general
                                                        • Travel insurance to cover you for the
                                                                                                                 information that SEF provides while you are
                                                          Schengen area;
                                                                                                                 on hold. When an officer picks up, please ask
                                                        • Flight dates and times;                                them to speak in English. You can say “Desculpe,
                                                        • Accommodation plans for the duration                   não falo Português. Inglês?” which states that you
                                                          of your stay (e.g. hotel reservation);                 do not speak Portuguese and suggest speaking
                                                        • Proof of sufficient funds for the duration             in English.
                                                          of your stay;
                                                        • Proof of civil status (married, children, etc.);     2 - Website: www.sef.pt
                                                        • Proof of economic status (employed,
                                                          self- employed, student, retired, etc.);             • Under the “E-Desk” section (on the right side
                                                        • Copy of your Criminal Record (if you have been         of the home page” click on “Online Scheduling”;
                                                          living elsewhere for over one year, this should      • Register in the SEF portal;
                                                          be issued by that country and not by your            • Fill in your personal data and chose a day
                                                          home country).                                         and place to make your appointment.

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Medical insurance                                                                                                Emergency contact

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                                                                                                                 NATIONAL EMERGENCY NUMBER                                   GLOSSARY OF EMERGENCY TERMS
                                                                                                                                                                             AND EXPRESSIONS
                                                                                                                 Calls to 112 are free from any phone (mobile
                                                                                                                 or landline). The operator will direct your call
                                                                                                                 to the emergency service that you require
                                                                                                                 including medical, fire, and police.
                                                                                                                                                                             I’ve been in an accident
                                                                                                                                                                             Tive um acidente

                                                                                                                                                                             This is an emergency
                                                                                                                 EMERGENCY CONTACT AT NOVA SBE                               Isto é uma emergência
                                                                                                                 Should you need to notify the school about a
                                                                                                                 personal accident, distress or some campus-related          I need an ambulance
                                                                                                                 security problem, please call our reception desk so         Preciso de uma ambulância
                                                                                                                 they can redirect you to the appropriate office:
                                                                                                                 +351 213 801 600                                            I need a doctor
At Nova SBE, you will be covered by insurance in          SECURITY
case of accidents on campus only.                                                                                                                                            Preciso de um médico
                                                                                                                 Who can help students in need?
                                                          Campus safety is a priority for the school. Nova SBE   The school’s security is around 24/7 and can always
For students coming from outside EU, we highly            has been taking some decisive steps to strengthen      be contacted in case of emergency.                          Call the police
recommend that you have health insurance from             its security and has agreed to reinforce, with the                                                                 Chame a polícia
your home country.                                        help of the Public Safety Police, security on campus   If you decide to head to the beach, remember to:
                                                          and its surrounding areas.                                                                                         Very sick
If you prefer to get one once you are in Portugal,                                                                                                                           Muito doente
                                                                                                                 • Protect yourself from the sun and stay hydrated
please find some examples of insurance                    Prevention is the best protection!                       by drinking water;
companies:
                                                                                                                 • After big meals, wait at least three hours before         Unconscious
                                                          • When at an ATM, check your surroundings                going for a swim;                                         Inconsciente
• Multicare                                                 and protect your PIN code from others;               • Avoid the ingestion of alcoholic beverages as they
• Médis                                                   • Don’t let strangers distract you from                delay the digestion process;                                Where is the nearest hospital?
• Advance Care                                              your belongings;                                     • Take your time before entering the sea after long         Onde é o hospital mais próximo?
• Villas-Boas                                             • Do not carry large amounts of money or values          periods of exposure to the sun.
• Allianz                                                   in your wallet or bag;                               • Be aware that the sea at the Carcavelos beach
                                                          • Keep your belongings close to you and secure           has whirlpools that can be dangerous;
                                                                                                                                                                             Is there a pharmacy nearby?
EU citizens can use the European Health Insurance           them with one hand, if possible;                                                                                 Há uma farmácia aqui perto?
                                                                                                                 • Avoid going too far from the coast, please respect
Card (EHIC).                                              • Carry your keys preferably in a pocket inside          the market swimming areas.
                                                            your clothes and not inside your bag/wallet;                                                                     Call the fire services
More information about this can be found at:                                                                                                                                 Chame os bombeiros
                                                          • In case of theft, do not react. Try to memorize
www.ec.europa.eu
                                                            the thief’s features and contact security
                                                            on campus or call 112. The nearest Police                                                                        I’ve been in a car accident
                                                            Station is here.                                                                                                 Eu tive um acidente de carro

                                                                                                                                                                             I’ve been robbed/mugged
                                                                                                                                                                             Fui assaltado

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Bank account                                                                                          Portuguese language course

As your student card is issued by Santander bank, a partner of Nova SBE, you may also want to open    NOVA University Lisbon runs a Portuguese language and culture course targeting its international
a bank account in the Carcavelos Campus branch, upon your arrival at Nova SBE.                        students which is offered by FCSH (Nova School of Social Sciences and Humanities), at their Campus
                                                                                                      in Central Lisbon and at the Carcavelos Campus.
For international students, Santander now offers to manage the request for the Portuguese
fiscal number (a requirement to open bank accounts in Portugal) on students’ behalf.                  To check their schedules, duration of courses, prices, etc., visit: www.fcsh.unl.pt
                                                                                                      or contact: cursoportugues@fcsh.unl.pt
The Multibanco system (ATM) is widespread and very convenient. With it, you can withdraw up to 200€
a day with your Santander bank card, at any time.

SIM card                                                                                              Useful expressions in portuguese

Most students will want a Portuguese SIM card to stay connected to friends and family, and be able
to make/ receive phone calls without roaming charges.
                                                                                                         Good morning                             My name is…                                Enjoy your food
                                                                                                         Bom dia                                  O meu nome é…                              Bom apetite
Our Students’ Union can provide you with a SIM card from Yorn (a Portuguese Operator), upon your
arrival, for free.
                                                                                                         Good afternoon                           What time is it?                           Yes
Most prepaid packages are not very expensive and can start from 10€ a month or even less.                Boa tarde                                Que horas são?                             Sim
You can check the mobile phone companies below:
                                                                                                         Good night/evening                       Please                                     No
• Vodafone;                                                                                              Boa noite                                Por favor                                  Não
• MEO;
• NOS.                                                                                                   Goodbye                                  I am sorry                                 Who?
                                                                                                         Adeus                                    Desculpe                                   Quem?

                                                                                                         See you tomorrow                         I want a coffee                            What?
                                                                                                         Até amanhã                               Quero um café                              O quê?
Useful information about Portugal
                                                                                                         Thank you                                Where is Nova SBE?                         When?
                                                                                                         Obrigado (male)                          Onde é a Nova SBE?                         Quando?
                                                                                                         Obrigada (female)
USEFUL LINKS                                                                                                                                      Do you speak English?                      Where?
                                                                                                         You’re welcome                           Fala inglês?                               Onde?
                                                                                                         De nada
Visit Portugal:                           Visit Cascais:
www.visitportugal.com                     www.visitcascais.com
                                                                                                                                                  I don’t understand                         How?
                                                                                                         Congratulations/                         Não percebo                                Como?
                                                                                                         Happy birthday
Visit Lisbon:                             Directory of Libraries in Lisbon                               Parabéns                                 Can you help me/tell me?                   Why?
www.visitlisboa.com                       www.bnportugal.pt                                                                                       Pode ajudar-me/dizer-me?                   Porquê?
                                                                                                         Good luck!
                                                                                                         Boa sorte!

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                                     Contacts

                                     Life @ Nova SBE
                                     Email: lifeatnova@novasbe.pt
                                     Telephone: +351 213 822 722

                                     NOTE: This guide does not include academic information and might be subject to changes.
                                     If you have any questions regarding academic mattersplease, contact the appropriate office.

                                     Last updated - NOVA SBE – June 2019

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