Your passport for an international career
Spend one year at CATÓLICA-LISBON followed by a second year at the partner school of your choice, and get two diplomas.
Double Degree programs offer you the opportunity to gain a deep international experience and to challenge yourself by experiencing two distinctive academic cultures and approaches.
With a Double Degree, at the end of the program, you will be granted two diplomas – one from CATÓLICA-LISBON and one from our partner school.
Above all, the cross-cultural awareness gained through this experience is highly valued by recruiters and will likely increase your potential for an international career.
WHAT IS A DOUBLE DEGREE?
A Double Degree is a dual program that allows you to:
• Study at two top business schools;
• Receive two diplomas, hence be part of two alumni networks;
• Create a differentiating factor in your CV;
• Spend the first academic year at CATÓLICA-LISBON and the second academic year at a partner school;
• Both programs are taught in English.
WHY A DOUBLE DEGREE?
• To challenge yourself academically, through new academic experiences;
• To increase your cultural and social experiences;
• To explore a new business environment;
• To create an international business network;
• To spend one full year abroad in a great city and a great school;
• To be part of an international community;
• To gain a passport for an international career.
WHO CAN APPLY?
• Candidates with an exceptional curriculum;
• Candidates previously admitted to CATÓLICA-LISBON MSc Programs;
• Candidates with strong international outreach.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• Applications for the Double Degree programs will be open during the first 4 rounds of applications. To apply for a Double Degree, candidates must apply and be admitted first to our MSc Programs;
• Candidates are asked to include a statement of purpose for the Double Degree, stating to the Admissions Committee from CATÓLICA-LISBON and the partner School, why they should be selected/considered for this program;
• After admission to our programs, the Admissions Committee will pre-select the candidates for the Double Degree;
• The pre-selected candidates for the Double Degree may be interviewed by CATÓLICA-LISBON and/or by the partner School. These interviews can take place in Lisbon, on the CATÓLICA-LISBON campus, or online;
• After the interviews, admitted students will be required to complete the application documents for the partner School;
• In case of acceptance to a Double Degree, the candidate will need to pay a 1000€ non-refundable Double Degree fee.
Please note that some partner schools may have specific entry requirements.