Why Egas Moniz?

Egas Moniz benefits from a truly priveleged location, only 5 minutes from the beaches of Costa da Caparica.

Costa da Caparica is internationally recognized for its 26 km of Atlantic coastline, home to more than 15 unique beaches, ranging from easily accessible urban areas to natural and protected beaches, highly sought after by surfers and water sport enthusiasts. Surfing, kitesurfing, and bodyboarding are part of everiday life, contributing to a young and multicultural atmosphere, particularly attractive to international students.

In addition to its coastline, the area boasts a diverse dining and entertainment scene, featuring scores of restaurants, beach clubs, and gathering spots open all year round. Summer brings even more energy to the region, hosting cultural festivals, live music, and a variety of outdoor pursuits.

In terms of quality of life, Costa da Caparica offers extensive green areas, cycling paths, seaside promenades, outdoor fitness areas and leisure spaces, ideal for those who value an active and healthy lifestyle. Its mild climate throughout the year, with abundant sunshine, contributes to a balanced combination of study, well-being and free time.

Studying at Egas Moniz School of Health and Science means living in a region that combines academic excellence, proximity to the sea, an international environment and high quality of life - offering a particularly enriching experience for international students seeking more than a degree programme, but a true lifestyle.

Strategically located just 10 minutes from Lisbon, Egas Moniz enables students to fully benefit from the advantages of a vibrant, cosmopolitan and culturally rich European capital, while maintaining a quieter and safer living environment.

Widely renowned as one of the top European cities for living and studying, Lisbon blends historical heritage with innovation, cultural diversity, and an exceptional quality of life.

The city's extensive network of museums, cultural centers, and innovation hubs creates a stimulating intellectual environment for international students, researchers, and young professionals.

Lisbon is a sports powerhouse, renowned for hosting major international events like high-stakes UEFA Champions League matches. This offers students a front-row seat to the thrill and culture of world-class football.

On a cultural and musical level, the city stands out as one of Europe's leading venues for concerts and festivals, hosting major annual events such as Rock in Rio Lisbon and NOS Alive, which bring together world-renowned artists and audiences from across the globe.

Lisbon also offers a wide range of dining, leisure, and social activities, with hundreds of restaurants, historic cafés, bars, rooftops, and nightlife districts. This variety reflects the city's cultural diversity and provides experiences tailored to different lifestyles. Portuguese gastronomy coexists with international cuisines, facilitating the integration of international students and enriching their cultural experience.

When it comes to getting around, Lisbon offers a vast and reliable public transport system. With easy access to the metro, buses, trains, and direct connections to the international airport, students can seamlessly commute to classes, enjoy the city's cultural scene, and embark on national or international trips.

Being so close to Lisbon allows Egas Moniz students to fully immerse themselves in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural European capital. This stimulating urban setting complements their academic training with world-class cultural, social, and professional experiences.

Academic life at Egas Moniz School of Health & Science is dynamic, inclusive, and centred toward the full integration of students from day one. The institution fosters an active academic environment that values not only scientific and pedagogical excellence but also the social, cultural, and human experience associated with the higher education journey.

All new students are welcomed during Welcome Week, which is a key moment for academic and social integration. Throughout this week, students have the opportunity to explore the campus, discover support services, meet faculty members and peers, and engage with the student associations.

Throughout the academic year, campus life is enriched by social and recreational events organized by the Student Associations, who promote parties, social gatherings, themed activities, and solidarity initiatives.

Semana Académica Egas Moniz is a major highlight of the annual calendar, bringing together moments of celebration, academic tradition, and socializing, which reinforce the sense of belonging to the Egas Moniz community and provide memorable experiences for students.

Egas Moniz is also distinguished by its intense scientific and educational activity, hosting hundreds of seminars, lectures, workshops, scientific conferences, and academic events throughout the year, covering all health related fields. These initiatives allow students to connect with both national and international experts.

Altogether, life at Egas Moniz offers a complete academic experience, balancing academic excellence, social integration, continuous scientific activity, and a strong sense of community. This creates a highly attractive environment for students seeking a rich, participative, and international university experience.

Madan Parque is the Science and Technology Park of NOVA University Lisbon and the Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge transfer within a dynamic scientific and technological ecosystem.

Egas Moniz School of Health & Science stands out as a national and international reference in health sciences, integrating teaching, research, and clinical practice. It is supported by top-tier infrastructure that reinforces the scientific, technological, and social impact of the projects developed at Madan Parque.

Gabinete de Informação e Atendimento à Vítima (GIAV) is the result of a partnership with the Egas Moniz School of Health & Science and is based at the Lisbon Justice Campus. Its mission focuses on providing specialized technical advisory in forensic psychology to the justice system, primarily regarding domestic violence crimes, supporting informed judicial decision-making.

Integrated since 2020 into the Integrated Specialized Domestic Violence Section of the Lisbon Regional DIAP, GIAV is a pioneering structure in Portugal in the synergy between Psychology and Law. It develops scientifically validated interventions and assessments for victims and other legal stakeholders, with a significant impact on justice and the protection of people in vulnerable situations.

Since May 2025, Egas Moniz has entered a strategic partnership with Greenvolt Comunidades, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, the energy transition, and generating a positive impact on the surrounding community.

This protocol has enabled the creation of a Renewable Energy Community at the institution’s facilities through the installation of a Self-Consumption Production Unit (UPAC), making Egas Moniz a producer of renewable electricity for its own consumption. The surplus energy generated is now shared with organizations and residents within a four-kilometer radius, promoting a decentralized, solidarity-based, and environmentally responsible model for the production and distribution of clean energy.

The initiative has an impact that extends beyond the university campus, positioning Egas Moniz as an active agent of environmental change, aligned with European best practices in sustainability and the principles of institutional social responsibility.

This project combines technological innovation, environmental responsibility, and energy solidarity, reinforcing Egas Moniz’s mission as an institution committed to sustainable, responsible and socially conscious development.

Egas Moniz School of Health & Science played a central role in an international oral health mission in São Tomé and Príncipe, carried out under the project 'São Tomé and Príncipe Oral Health – Prevention and Education for Health, Phase 1,' funded by the Ministry of Health through the 'Saúde nos Junta' program.

The mission resulted from a partnership between Egas Moniz and Mundo a Sorrir, and its main objectives were to strengthen oral health literacy, conduct an epidemiological survey involving the clinical assessment of approximately 1,200 people across eight of the country's districts, and generate scientific data to support public oral health policies.

Egas Moniz was directly involved in the scientific and academic coordination of the project, as well as in the theoretical and practical training of oral health and dentistry students at the Victor Sá Machado Higher Institute of Health Sciences, through specialized lectures and clinical supervision in real-world settings".

The 'Há Margem' Project was a community-based and interdisciplinary initiative by the Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, focused on psychosocial intervention and health promotion in socially vulnerable communities, specifically in Trafaria and Monte da Caparica.

The project’s core objective was to improve the quality of life, well-being, and mental health of local populations through an integrated approach combining health, social, economic, and environmental pillars. The intervention was carried out in real-world settings, empgasizing close engagement with communities and responding to needs identified directly in the field.

The activities carried out included awareness-raising sessions, mental health screenings, psychosocial support, recreational and educational activities for children, as well as initiatives aimed at the elderly, vulnerable families, and refugee populations. The project actively involved students and professionals from Egas Moniz, integrating academic, scientific, and community dimensions, while promoting the development of socially responsible future healthcare professionals.

The clean-up drives organized by the Student Unions and Student Nucleus represent a tangible expression of the academic community’s commitment to environmental responsibility, active citizenship, and sustainability, core values of the Egas Moniz School of Health & Science.

These initiatives, promoted regularly throughout the academic year, mobilize students from various degree programs and academic years for cleaning actions in natural and urban spaces, particularly coastal zones, green areas, and the campus surroundings. Beyond the direct environmental impact, these actions contribute to raising awareness within both the academic and local communities regarding ecosystem preservation and the adoption of environmentally responsible behaviors.

They also promote animal health solidarity actions, namely vaccination and deworming campaigns for companion animals, often developed in coordination with university clinical structures and local partners. These initiatives have a significant social impact by promoting animal health and well-being, disease prevention, and public health protection, especially among more vulnerable populations.

Students' active participation in these actions reflects an integrated educational approach that recognizes the interconnection between human health, animal health, and the environment, aligned with the principles of sustainability, social responsibility, and active citizenship. Simultaneously, these activities provide practical experiences of high pedagogical value, reinforcing technical, ethical, and human skills.

By encouraging and supporting these initiatives, Egas Moniz establishes itself as an institution that trains health professionals who are conscious, empathetic, and socially responsible, fostering an academic culture that blends scientific excellence with community commitment and active intervention in building a more sustainable and inclusive society.

Our campus is distinguished by its extensive green spaces integrated into the academic environment. These areas are designed to promote well-being, social interaction, and a healthy balance between academic rigor and students' quality of life.

These green spaces function as areas for rest, informal study, and socializing, enabling students to enjoy time outdoors between classes, either individually or in groups. The campus’s natural surroundings create a serene and welcoming atmosphere, especially conducive to concentration, stress reduction, and the promotion of physical and mental health.

The campus’s green spaces and outdoor areas are also designed for academic and cultural activities, hosting institutional initiatives, student events, and social gatherings promoted by student associations. The opportunity to study, work, or simply relax in direct contact with nature contributes to a more balanced and enriching university experience.

By integrating nature, functionality, and aesthetics into its campus, Egas Moniz reinforces its commitment to a person-centered educational model. Aligned with the principles of sustainability, well-being, and social responsibility, the institution provides students with an academic environment that goes far beyond the classroom.