Study abroad in Lisbon, Portugal: Most popular universities for Design.

Are you thinking of studying Design abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Design in Lisbon, Portugal. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.


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University of Lisbon

Universidade de Lisboa (ULisboa) is the largest and most prestigious university in Portugal and is one of Europe’s leading universities. Heir to a university tradition that spans over seven centuries, ULisboa acquired its current status in July 2013, following the merger of the former Universidade Técnica de Lisboa and Universidade de Lisboa.
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IADE - Creative University

IADE belongs to Laureate International Universities, leader in the higher education market with a network of more than 80 institutions serving over 1,000,000 students in 28 different countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
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Instituto Superior Técnico

Instituto Superior Técnico aims to contribute to the development of society, promoting excellence in higher education, in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, Science and Technology by developing Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) activities.
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Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies

Universidade Lusófona is the largest Portuguese private University. The choice of a course or a school is a key moment in the life of any student. At the Universidade Lusófona, we believe our school and its courses have many relevant aspects that invite all those who are currently facing these choices, to choose to study at the Universidade Lusófona.
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Most popular Design programmes for international students in Lisbon

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Design degree in Lisbon.

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Communication Design

Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies

The Degree in Communication Design aims to develop a multidisciplinary learning that stimulates and balances the fundamental factors of visual communication as a mean of expression. 
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Equipment Design

University of Lisbon

The study programme leading to the master’s degree in Equipment Design aims to provide training to the level of a 2nd cycle of studies regarding the skills and research methods of Design. The scientific framework at this level of training involves an extensive area of research, covering the areas of Product Design, Urban and Interior Design and Design Studies.
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Product Design

University of Lisbon

The Master’s course in Product Design aims to enable students to acquire design knowledge and analytical, reflective, questioning and critical skills “broadband-style” within a broad, multipurpose framework that addresses current needs and expectations in the professional fields associated with design. It aims to develop and deepen the training of professionals capable of working in the different areas of product and services design —namely in design work, teaching, research and cultural events— by encouraging productive thinking, identification of design opportunities and entrepreneurship.
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Communication Design

University of Lisbon

The Master’s course in Communication Design aims to develop and extend the training of professionals equipped to work in the specialist area of communication design in the fields of design work, education, research and cultural events and who can respond to current needs. In the ongoing search for quality and excellence, interactive design and service design is encouraged, within a vision of global design which is inclusive and socially responsible.
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Design and Visual Culture

IADE - Creative University

In the Master program in Design and Visual Culture students learn to effectively transform content into impactful visual objects, in a professional approach to clearly present to contemporary audiences.
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Drawing

University of Lisbon

This Masters course, in the specific field of the scientific area of Drawing, has the fundamental purpose of deepening and updating theoretical and pratical knowledge and the corresponding skills development, exercised, particularly, in activities of research or works that project innovative applications of knowledge. Hence, it should also result in gains of autonomy that expand prospects in the labor market, contributing also to professional performances guided by high quality standards and demands.
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Architecture

Instituto Superior Técnico

The Architecture course was created at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) in 1998 with the aim of training architects in a rigorous culture and a strong technical competence, which guarantees them a future capacity to practice their profession.
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Visual Design II

IADE - Creative University

In the Visual Design II course offered by the IADE - Creative University, you will learn to effectively transform content into impactful visual objects, such as logos and infographics, that you clearly present to contemporary audiences.
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  • C1 Advanced (formerly known as CAE – Cambridge English Advanced)
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About Design

Design degrees prepare students to be able to create products that fulfil functional, as well as aesthetical, purposes, while also considering the economic and social aspects. Design degree studies offered by top design schools prepare professionals for careers in Multimedia, Advertising, Technology, but also Fashion Design or Interior Design.

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