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601–800th in World University Rankings 2026
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ISCTE-University Institute of Lisbon is a public university founded in 1972. Its areas of specialisation are business, sociology and public policy, social sciences, technology and architecture.

ISCTE is a research university with nine research centres. The research center AUDAX collaborates with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), as well as with various local authorities, business associations. It offers dual degrees and works on the same projects with institutions such as Universidade Estadual de Campinas in Brazil, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US, the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Southern Medical University in China.

ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon is a research university, with nine research centers evaluated by the Foundation for Science and Technology (4 qualified as excellent, 3 as very good and 2 as good).

The university’s famous alumni and faculty include sociologist and World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leader in 2008 Gustavo Cardoso, Portugal’s former Minister for Education Maria de Lurdes Rodrigues, anthropologists Miguel Vale de Almeida and Joao de Pina-Cabral and film director Joao Mario Grilo.

Studying in Lisbon gives students access to a rich history giving diverse and mesmerising architecture including two UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery, and breathing Moorish cultural influences. The city thrives in both traditional and contemporary culture. You can go listen to fado concerts and have sea food and other Portuguese delights, just as well as you can join the DocLisboa international documentary festival, the Monstra animated film festival or the Lisbon Book Fair.

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53 F : 47 M (1)
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International student percentage
18% (1)
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Students per staff
26 (1)
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10999 (1)

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La Trobe University

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La Trobe University

Australia, Melbourne


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13 Apr 2026

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SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore

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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore


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CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Cranfield University

United Kingdom, Bedford

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Cranfield University

United Kingdom, Bedford


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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney

Australia, Parramatta

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The University of Sydney

Australia, Parramatta


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Posted

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Associate / Assistant Professor in ESL/EAP/TESOL

Wenzhou Business College

Wenzhou Business College

China, Wenzhou Longwan International Apt

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Wenzhou Business College

China, Wenzhou Longwan International Apt


Experiencing phenomenal growth, Wenzhou Business College is a top ranked private university approved by the Ministry of Education in China. With over 21, 000 students and 1,200 faculty members, the university invites applications for 10-year full-time tenure track positions at all ranks in English with a specialty in ESL/TESOL to begin in in Fall 2026. Applicants should possess a PhD or master degree in a related discipline, with strong skills in second language acquisition, cross-cultural communication, language testing and assessment. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven track record of leading drama clubs. The academic rank and the competitive compensation and benefits package – including free housing, health insurance, schooling, retirement contribution, home leave allowance and more – will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. High research candidates with established publication record may be considered for a special research track, generous research funding, up to RMB 900,000 (about USD $140K) in tax-FREE salary (pending nationality), and additional allowance besides standard benefit package, e.g. extra RMB one million in housing subsidy. To receive full consideration, candidates need to submit a cover letter and CV by email to: c.j@wzbc.edu.cn A city of nearly 10 million people with rich culture and culinary offerings, Wenzhou is only one hour by plane and just over three hours by high-speed train from Shanghai and Hong Kong. Wenzhou Business College sits in the bustling heart of the University City, the academic epicenter of the entire region.

Salary

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Posted

12 Apr 2026

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Subjects Taught at ISCTE-University Institute of Lisbon

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  • Accounting and Finance
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