Portugal's oldest economics and management school, part of Universidade de Lisboa, known for research in economics, finance, and public policy.
ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics & Management is Portugal's oldest school of economics and management, founded in 1911. As part of the University of Lisbon, ISEG operates within a framework of scientific and intellectual freedom, diversity, and pluralism, with explicit commitment to ethics, social responsibility, and sustainable development embedded in its institutional mission.
The school creates, shares, and enhances knowledge in economics, finance, and business sciences while addressing contemporary challenges through research and education. ISEG's research unit, rated "Excellent" by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology, comprises 195 researchers and focuses on evidence-based solutions to economic and social problems. The institution offers undergraduate degrees, master's programs, PhDs, and executive education, with several programs specifically designed around sustainability and responsible management principles.
ISEG integrates responsible leadership development across its curriculum and research initiatives. The school offers specialized programs including a Master's in Innovation and Research for Sustainability and executive education in sustainability management. Its research labs—including the Futures Lab and Policy Lab—engage with systemic challenges and policy implications relevant to sustainable development.
The school's values emphasize respect for ethical principles, continuous improvement, and internal and external assessment. ISEG's alumni hold significant positions in finance, business, and public sectors, contributing to economic and social development nationally and internationally. This combination of rigorous academic training, research excellence, and institutional commitment to responsible leadership and sustainability makes ISEG a relevant partner for the GRLI community.