About Católica Porto Business School

Católica Porto Business School is a business school belonging to Universidade Católica Portuguesa that combines academic excellence, Porto’s unique spirit and a global mindset. 

We have high-quality faculty, recognised for their academic experience and relationship with the business community. Our students and alumni bring to our campus a wide variety of backgrounds, both geographically and in terms of their training and experiences. Our staff ensures a high level of professionalism and dedication to the university community, allowing us to provide a proximity service that distinguishes us. To attest to this, our business school is part of a restricted group (less than 1%) of internationally triple-accredited Business Schools (EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB).

During its more than 35 years of existence, Católica Porto Business School has stood out not only for the differentiated and quality education it offers but also for developing cutting-edge knowledge in Economics and Management. Research at Católica Porto Business School is composed of several structures that run in parallel and are interconnected. Since 2003, Fundamental Research has been carried out by CEGE (the Research Centre in Management and Economics). CEGE’s mission is to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in economics and management, promote a culture of excellence in research, produce research that impacts society and policy-making, and disseminate its research results to the scientific community and society in general.

Concerning the transfer of knowledge to society, the School has been innovative and even a pioneer in how it approaches the community and its relationship with the business community.
Research at CEGE is intertwined with the strategic goals of Católica Porto Business School of global education, as well as business interrelations. That is why CEGE produces research generally in connection with researchers from international schools, focuses on international and well-recognised outlets for its research, and bridges with four knowledge transfer centres primarily focused on practice-oriented research:

- S.Lab (Service Management Lab)
- LEAD.Lab (Leadership Lab)
- INSURE.Hub (INnovation in SUstainability and REgeneration Hub)
- Ethics Forum

Due to its humanistic values, Católica Porto Business School has been a leader since its inception in issues related to ethics, governance, sustainability, and responsible leadership, determining factors for the success and reputation of organisations. We have deeply rooted values centred on the human person, excellence, and experimentation. We focus on the development of individuals who combine technical and scientific knowledge with transversal skills, always with a strong connection to practice.

The School's values, mission and vision are translated into our strategy through three axes that frame the fundamental activities of teaching and learning, research, and service and social responsibility: impactful innovation, connections with practice, and global mindset. We belong to a national University in Portugal and to a very close-knit, multidisciplinary campus, which provides synergies and unique opportunities for co-creation, research, and innovation.

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How to get to the Campus

Foz campus

Besides the great location near the sea, the Foz campus is easily accessible by public transport.

Bus Lines to the campus:

200 - Bolhão - Castelo do Queijo
203 - Marquês - Castelo do Queijo
204 - H. S. João - Foz
207 - Campanhã - Foz (Mercado)
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Airport

Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto) - [Link] [Google Maps Location]

Railway Station

Campanhã Station (Porto)

Devesas Station (Gaia)

If you come by car from the south:

[A1 direction Porto - Ponte da Arrábida - IC1]. After passing the Arrábida bridge, exit in the direction of Bessa Leite / Foz. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and continue on Rua Antonio Bessa Leite. Follow the signs for Hotel Ipanema Park. Pass the Hotel, follow the rightmost traffic light and enter the Rua Diogo Botelho. Continue for about 2 km to Praça do Império and re-enter the Rua Diogo Botelho, in the 4th exit at the roundabout. On your right are the University buildings.

If you come by car from the north (e.g., Braga):

[A3 direction Porto - A1 (South) - IC1]. Take the exit towards Avenida Boavista - Poente and enter Rua Beato Inácio de Azevedo. Turn right into Avenida da Boavista, at about 500m turn left to Avenida Marechal Gomes da Costa, continue to the end of the avenue until finding the Praça do Império roundabout. Get off at the 3rd exit to Rua Diogo Botelho. On your right are the University buildings.

Local phone number: +351 226196200

Address: Rua de Diogo Botelho, 1327 | 4169-005 Porto

GPS: +41° 9' 11.57", -8° 40' 17.98