This isn't really a question about Porto but about you learning Portuguese. It doesn't matter how good Porto is (and it's excellent) if you don't speak a high level of the language before you start the degree. See: Do you need to speak the local language? www.find-mba.com/board/34713 

Thanks Duncan! I was expecting your reply actually.<br><br>So language skills not withstanding for a moment, PBS is a great school for getting an international MBA, right?&nbsp;

I considered taking either their MBI or EMIB, so I respect it. However, studying where you want to work would be best. It's a no-name school outside Portugal.&nbsp;

[quote]I considered taking either their MBI or EMIB, so I respect it. However, studying where you want to work would be best. It's a no-name school outside Portugal.&nbsp; [/quote]<br><br>Duly noted, thanks Duncan. My plan is to settle in Portugal in the long term, so I think PBS suits me well. It doesn't hurt the fact that Portugal will give me 1 year job-seeker visa as well post completion of the program.<br><br>One more thing though, I am also thinking about applying for the MSc Finance program offered by ISCTE Lisbon. It's 2 years long which is a bit long for me considering my age. However, a longer duration program like it will be helpful in acculturation. Plus, it will be easier to pick up the language as well.<br><br>What are your thoughts on it?<br>

This all depends on your goals. I imagine that an English-language programme on Lisbon may be the worst place to improve your Portuguese.&nbsp;