Rooms near NOVA University of Lisbon (NOVA)

Student accommodation near Universidade NOVA de Lisboa

Universidade NOVA de Lisboa is one of the most international universities in Portugal, highly regarded in economics, social sciences, engineering and medicine, and welcoming thousands of Erasmus students every year. On Lupo Rooms you'll find rooms verified one by one near its campuses or well connected to them, available all year round, with transparent contracts and no agency fees.

About Universidade NOVA de Lisboa

NOVA University of Lisbon (NOVA) was founded in 1973 and has made a name for itself through its international character and its strength in economics, social sciences and health. Its rectorate and several faculties are in Campolide — such as NOVA FCSH and the NOVA Medical School — while the prestigious Nova SBE, its economics and business school, has a modern campus by the sea in Carcavelos, about twenty minutes by train from the centre of Lisbon.

Where to live near Universidade NOVA de Lisboa

To study at NOVA you have two strategies depending on your faculty. For the Campolide campus, neighbourhoods like Campolide, Campo de Ourique and the Avenidas Novas are right next door and very well connected. For Nova SBE in Carcavelos, the most practical option is to live in Lisbon and take the train on the Cascais line, or look for accommodation in the areas closer to the sea. In general, any neighbourhood with a good metro or train connection puts the campus one direct ride away.

Cost of living for Universidade NOVA de Lisboa students

Living near NOVA is affordable within what Lisbon costs: in Campolide a room usually sits in the 350-650 euros a month range, and for Carcavelos it depends on whether you live next to the campus or in the city. Add food and very cheap transport: with the navegante pass, metro, bus and train cost very little a month. Sharing a flat in Campolide or near the Cascais line is the cheapest formula for NOVA students.

Getting to Universidade NOVA de Lisboa

Getting to NOVA depends on the campus. Campolide is very well connected by metro (blue and yellow lines at Praça de Espanha and São Sebastião) and by Carris buses. For Nova SBE in Carcavelos, the CP trains on the Cascais line are the fastest option, with frequent departures from Cais do Sodré. With the navegante pass, all transport costs very little a month.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a room near Universidade NOVA de Lisboa cost?

A room near NOVA usually costs between 350 and 650 euros a month in Campolide and the Avenidas Novas, the area right next to the campus, and depends on the neighbourhood if you study at Nova SBE in Carcavelos. On Lupo Rooms the price shown is the final one, with no hidden fees.

Which areas are best to live near Universidade NOVA de Lisboa?

For the Campolide campus, the neighbourhoods of Campolide, Campo de Ourique and the Avenidas Novas are the most practical and very well connected. If you study at Nova SBE in Carcavelos, living in Lisbon near the Cascais line puts the campus one direct train away, with all the city life on your doorstep.

When should I start looking for a room?

Ideally one or two months before you arrive, especially around the start of term (September and February), when demand peaks. On Lupo Rooms you can book online as soon as you find your room, without travelling.

What does the rent usually include?

It depends on each room, but it usually includes furniture and, in many cases, bills (water, electricity, gas, internet). Each listing clearly shows what is included and which costs are separate before you book.

Do I need to be an Erasmus student to rent?

No. Any Universidade NOVA de Lisboa student can rent with Lupo Rooms, domestic or international, whether on Erasmus or not. We offer short- and long-term contracts all year round.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. The price you see is the price you pay: no agency fees and no surprise charges. Every room is verified by our team before it goes live.

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