NOVA University Lisbon will launch, for the first time in Portugal, an international bachelor’s degree in Global Public Health. The new course will start in September 2026 and reinforces the institution's commitment to academic innovation and international cooperation. The programme will be led by NOVA's National School of Public Health (ENSP NOVA), in association with NOVA Medical School, the Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (IHMT NOVA), and Aga Khan University, and will also involve other European and global academic and strategic partners. Graduates will be prepared to intervene in areas such as prevention and management of public health crises, health planning and governance, artificial intelligence and data analysis, public policy and environmental sustainability, as well as communication and health promotion.