The Specialization Course in Hospital Administration has over 50 years of experience and is one of the most recognized training programs in the market. It enables you to engage in management roles within organizations and institutions (at central, regional, and local levels) while deepening your knowledge in areas of Public Health, such as health policy and administration. The program is built on a model that emphasizes the close relationship between teaching and learning, alongside the expertise of its faculty and speakers.
This course includes theoretical-practical components, an internship, and fieldwork.
Since 1980, it has been the only program that allows entry into the career of Hospital Administration (for more information on the career, please consult Decree-Law 48 357 of April 27, 1968, and Decree-Law 101/80 of May 8, 1980).
Graduates seeking to work in management roles within healthcare organizations and healthcare delivery, in the public, private, and social sectors, such as Health Units, Public Administration, healthcare consulting firms, the pharmaceutical industry, and technology companies.
Lisbon: At NOVA NSPH, with access to specialists and resources from the National School of Public Health.
Braga: At the University of Minho, in partnership with the School of Economics, Management, and Political Science.
More Opportunities, Greater Flexibility
The 56th Edition of the Specialisation Course in Hospital Administration introduces a unique innovation: two simultaneous editions in Lisbon and Braga. This forward-thinking approach offers significant advantages for candidates:
This dual-location offering reinforces the commitment of NOVA NSPH and the University of Minho to making hospital administration training more accessible and tailored to the needs of a wider audience.
“In the Hospital Administration Course we recognize the importance of diversity in academic and professional training. Our program is designed to meet different needs and aspirations in this increasingly complex market. Through practical projects, workshops, partnerships with institutions and an excellent faculty, our students have the opportunity to explore new approaches and technologies that are shaping the future of hospital administration.
In addition to a solid theoretical foundation, we value practical experience. Therefore, we offer the opportunity for international study visits, where students have the opportunity to explore different healthcare systems and gain valuable knowledge for application in local contexts.
Our national and international internship programs provide practical immersion in real hospital environments, where it is possible to apply knowledge and develop essential leadership and management skills.
Join a community of leaders committed to making a difference in healthcare. By investing in your training and qualifications as a Hospital Administrator, you are contributing to more effective and professional management that benefits not only healthcare professionals and organizations, but mainly citizens who depend on quality healthcare.
Innovation, the art of managing health institutions and the challenges of public health were and will be our foundations, with a strong component of public health policies, a characteristic that distinguishes us!”
Teresa Magalhães (Coordinator of the Specialization Course)
The NOVA NSPH and APAH (Associação Portuguesa de Administradores Hospitalares) award the Coriolano Ferreira Award annually, which aims to recognize the best student of the Hospital Administration Course each year.
This prize honors Prof. Coriolano Ferreira, a pioneer in hospital administration, founder of the Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Pública (Portuguese Journal of Public Health), and Director of the National School of Public Health for a decade (1976-86). The award is intended to present a paper completed within the framework of the CEAH at international conferences and has a maximum value of €2.500.
The Coriolano Ferreira Award is sponsored by IQVIA.
Please refer to the Regulations.
NOVA NSPH organises a Study Visit to the Dutch Healthcare System as part of the Specialisation Course in Hospital Administration.
The visit will take place from 21 to 25 September 2025 and is organised in partnership with the Portuguese Association for Hospital Development (APDH), the Portuguese Association of Hospital Administrators (APAH), the NOVA NSPH Student Association, and the NOVA NSPH Alumni Association.
This visit is part of NOVA NSPH’s ongoing internationalisation efforts, providing an opportunity to learn about the governance model, care integration, and healthcare management in the Netherlands. Participants will gain insights into the country’s approach to innovation, the adoption of new technologies, sustainability practices, and quality assurance in healthcare services. Additionally, the visit will cover policies related to workforce planning and management, leadership development, and the strengthening of management skills within healthcare organisations.
2024 study visit was a success! Read more here.
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