Latest news and stories about career development in education in Portugal for expats and residents.
The Porto Business School's Global Online MBA reached sixth place worldwide in the Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2026. The program was ranked first globally for 'Value for Money' and 'overall satisfaction', with alumni reporting a 28% average salary increase three years after graduation. Students should note it is the only Portuguese institution featured in this specific global ranking.
The government has postponed the second edition of the scientist recruitment competition, pushing the next wave of hiring to 2028, three years after the initial schedule.
Rankings help because they take schools out of their domestic comfort zone. They place them alongside the best. They ask them: what impact do you have?
The finalists for the Betclic Young Lions Portugal 2026 have been announced. A total of 70 young professionals have been selected to participate in the bootcamp, which will take place from April 10 to 14 at the OrientGreen Campus, on the IADE premises, where the professionals who will represent Portugal in the international competition in June will be chosen.
Young people today are more qualified than ever, yet the transition from academia to the job market remains a challenge in Portugal, where over 20% are overqualified for their roles. This article explores the need to bridge the gap between theoretical education and real-world market demands. It highlights the importance of university-industry partnerships, internships, and the development of soft skills like critical thinking and adaptability in the age of AI. Ultimately, it calls for a collective effort from companies, government, and society to better align education with professional opportunities to ensure the success of the next generation.
Working while studying can open doors. But for many, those doors only open after years of always racing against the clock. These are the cases of Jaden, Gabriela, Madalena, and Ana.
It is just past 8:00 am, and by a breakfast buffet in Germany's financial hub, economist João Duque teaches one of his Finance students how to tie a tie. Dressed up and armed with several pages of prepared questions, they were about to begin a four-day visit to companies.
IFA – International Flight Academy, a Portuguese aeronautical training company, is launching an e-learning course in Portugal aimed primarily at young people who have completed secondary education. The course includes theoretical training content provided by Lufthansa Technical Training to support the training of aircraft maintenance technicians.
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Created in 1986 under the leadership of Belmiro de Azevedo, the Contacto Programme has just opened applications for professional internships at Sonae group companies, promising selected young people “remuneration above the average entry-level salary for a general senior technician career”. The application phase, which continues...
