Networking
Enables alumni to build and strengthen professional relationships, exchange knowledge and experiences, and expand their network across different sectors.
Alumni
A network for life. A future in motion.
Connections. Collaborations. Achievements.
The Porto Business School Alumni community connects professionals, companies and generations through knowledge, networking, impact and a continuous connection to the school.
Alumni
+35 000
Nationalities
119
Pillars
4
Clubs
4
Chapters
3
Alumni Pillars
Four pillars. One community.
The PBS Alumni pillars connect the community to the School, the network and new opportunities for development, participation and impact.
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Lifelong Learning
Offers continuous opportunities for personal and professional development through workshops, masterclasses and initiatives aligned with the evolution of markets and careers.
Give Back
Creates ways to share knowledge and experience, mentor other professionals and contribute to the growth of future leaders within the community.
Career Development
Provides tools, resources and opportunities that support career progression, help alumni explore new paths and strengthen skills throughout their professional journey.
Give Back
Two ways to give back.
One shared impact.
Giving back is one of the core pillars of the PBS Alumni community. Alumni can support the next generation of leaders by referring high-potential candidates or by contributing to a scholarship fund for future PBS students.
Referral
Refer a Future Leader
Refer a high-potential candidate for a PBS MBA program and help someone take the next step in their leadership journey.
Benefit for you
One elective course at Porto Business School.
Benefit for the candidate
Access to your alumni discount.
PBS follow-up
Every referral receives personal follow-up from PBS.
How it works: recommend a strong candidate and the PBS team will personally support the next steps.
Scholarship Fund
Alumni Scholarship Fund
Contribute to a scholarship fund for future PBS students and help create access to high-quality management education.
Your contribution
Support future PBS students with scholarship opportunities.
PBS match
PBS matches every euro received.
Impact
Your contribution is doubled, increasing the impact for future students.
Double the impact: every euro received is matched by PBS, multiplying the value of each contribution.
FAQs
Practical questions about giving back.
A compact overview of how referrals and contributions work, without repeating the actions above.
Referral How does the referral initiative work?
Alumni can recommend a high-potential candidate for a PBS MBA program and help someone take the next step in their leadership journey.
For the alumnus
Access to one elective course at Porto Business School.
For the candidate
Access to the alumni discount, subject to the applicable conditions.
PBS follow-up
Every referral receives personal follow-up from the PBS team.
Process
PBS supports the referred candidate with the next steps of the admissions process.
Give Back What is the Alumni Scholarship Fund?
The Alumni Scholarship Fund promotes access to Porto Business School programs for students with high academic and professional potential who face financial limitations.
Purpose
Help make participation in PBS programs possible for candidates whose financial situation could otherwise compromise their attendance.
Funding model
The Fund is supported by voluntary alumni contributions and PBS matching funds, according to the campaigns in place.
Give Back Who can benefit and how are candidates selected?
Candidates must apply to an eligible PBS program, meet the academic and admission criteria of that program, and submit an application to one of the PBS scholarship opportunities.
Eligibility
- Application to an eligible PBS program.
- Compliance with the program’s admission criteria.
- Application to the PBS Scholarship Program.
Selection criteria
- Academic and professional merit.
- Financial need.
- Diversity and future impact.
Governance
Support is awarded through the PBS Scholarship Program process and the relevant scholarship attribution committee.
Scholarships information
More details about PBS scholarships are available here.
Give Back How are contributions used, allocated and reported?
Contributions are used to support tuition fees for eligible programs. The allocation is decided case by case, with the objective of maximizing the impact of the support provided.
Allocation model
PBS may fully finance one candidate, partially finance several candidates, or combine both approaches.
Decision factors
Decisions consider the total amount available, number of eligible candidates, financial need and amount required to make participation viable.
Transparency
PBS may share periodic updates and annual information on scholarships awarded, students supported, programs covered and impact cases.
Giving Option
Contributions are assigned to general scholarship support. As a rule, contributors do not choose specific beneficiaries or programs.
PBS Alumni
Alumni Clubs.
Connect with alumni who share common interests, take part in community initiatives and continue creating impact within and beyond Porto Business School.
Alumni Club
Change Makers
Connects alumni to social impact initiatives and concrete action. A club for volunteering, mentoring and projects that create a real difference in the community.
Alumni Club
Women in Business
Promotes women’s leadership with impact. A space to challenge biases, strengthen inclusive leadership practices and connect with a network of inspiring professionals.
Alumni Club
Around the World
Brings PBS alumni closer across different geographies. A space to expand the global network, share knowledge and support international collaboration.
Alumni Club
AI & Data Boosters
Explores the future of artificial intelligence and data-driven decision-making. A club to share knowledge, collaborate and accelerate innovation with real impact.
Global expansion
Alumni Chapters.
As platforms for relationship-building and communication, Alumni Chapters promote qualified networking, lifelong learning, mentoring programs, knowledge sharing, business immersions and new opportunities for connection between alumni, companies, faculty and students.
Chapter
Lisbon
Portugal
Chapter
Luanda
Angola
Chapter
São Paulo
Brazil
PBS Alumni
Events & Community
Featured event
10–11
July
2026
Alumni Day 2026
Alumni Day 2026:
Looking Ahead Together
On 10 and 11 July, the Porto Business School Alumni community came together again to reflect on the future, strengthen relationships and explore the opportunities and challenges shaping business and leadership.
Under the theme “Looking Ahead Together”, this edition brought together alumni, faculty and specialists from different sectors for a program of debates, strategic perspectives, networking and the celebration of community impact through the Porto Business School Alumni Awards 2026.
Event already held. Editorial highlight from the Porto Business School Alumni community.
Event held · Porto
Alumni Day 2026
10–11 July 2026
Porto Business School
Gallery
Alumni Day 2026 in pictures
A selection of moments from this year’s edition, bringing together alumni, faculty and guests across two days of community, sharing and reconnection.
Gallery
Alumni Day 2026 in pictures
Moments from the edition
10
Jul
2026
Friday
Celebrating Alumni Milestones
Day 1
11
Jul
2026
Saturday
Looking Ahead Together
Day 2
Previous events 5 events +
Executive Breakfast
Women in Business
The PBS Alumni community came together for a moment of sharing dedicated to leadership, networking and the creation of meaningful connections between alumni.
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Class Reunion GOMBA
CGG
Alumni Talk J-Daya
The Boldness Way
PBS Alumni
Exclusive benefits
for our community.
Access hundreds of exclusive offers from leading brands across technology, travel, fashion and much more. Register on Corporate Benefits using the credentials provided by PBS.
Exclusive discount:
- 10% discount for Alumni with up to 90 hours of training at PBS.
- 15% discount for Alumni with more than 90 hours of training at PBS.
PBS Alumni have a 15% discount on room and venue hire at Porto Business School for meetings, events, networking sessions or professional initiatives.
View facilitiesAccess balance and wellbeing initiatives designed for the PBS Alumni community, including Friday yoga classes at 12:30 on the Porto Business School campus.
Access exclusive free events for PBS Alumni, including talks, community gatherings, networking moments and annual initiatives that keep the connection to the School alive.
PBS Alumni
Alumni in the spotlight
01
António
Paraíso
Luxury. Marketing. Innovation.
Speaker · Consulting & Talks · Luxury
01
“Luxury is not about excess. It is about meaning, detail and the ability to create value through experience.”
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Catarina
Fernandes
Area Leader of Learning, Development and Inclusion · Sonae MC
02
“The PBS experience reinforces continuous learning, inclusion and talent development with impact inside organizations.”
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António
Areias
Executive Committee · Caetano
03
“PBS adds strategic vision, network and decision-making capacity in demanding business contexts.”
Watch testimonial →04
Miguel
Garcia
CEO · DevScope
04
“The connection to PBS strengthens a management vision focused on technology, innovation and sustainable growth.”
Watch testimonial →05
André Eiras
dos Santos
CEO · SwordHealth
05
“PBS is part of a network that connects knowledge, ambition and real impact in the business world.”
Watch testimonial → PBS Alumni
Your story
starts here.
Alumni & Business Improvement
Get in touch with the PBS Alumni team.
The Alumni & Business Improvement team supports the PBS Alumni community, helps strengthen connections with the School and facilitates access to the network, programs and community opportunities.
Alumni & Business Improvement Director
Antonieta Silva
Alumni & Business Improvement
Alumni Relations Manager
Isabel Pinho
Alumni & Business Improvement
Alumni Relations Manager
Sofia Pereira
Alumni & Business Improvement
PBS Alumni
Alumni around the world.
The PBS Alumni network spans multiple geographies, connecting former students worldwide and creating a global community that shares experiences, values and knowledge.
Total Alumni
+30 000
across 42 countries
Frequently asked questions
Alumni FAQs.
Find answers to the most common questions about the PBS Alumni community, data updates, events, benefits and ways to participate.
You can update your contact information on the PMS Portal HERE. Keeping your details up to date helps us share relevant events, initiatives, benefits and opportunities with you as part of the PBS Alumni community.
The PBS Alumni community gives access to benefits such as Corporate Benefits, discounts on continuous learning, special conditions for venue hire, balance and wellbeing initiatives, exclusive events and connection to a global alumni network.
From January 2025, all students who complete a Porto Business School program with attendance and/or academic achievement become members of the PBS Alumni community.
You can take part in PBS Alumni events and initiatives, follow the community’s activity and reconnect with former classmates through the Alumni LinkedIn page.
You can share achievements, career changes, projects or inspiring stories with the alumni network by emailing alumnipbs@pbs.up.pt.
You can contribute by participating in events, sharing knowledge, collaborating in community initiatives, supporting networking activities, giving a testimonial about your journey or helping future leaders.
For more information, contact us at alumnipbs@pbs.up.pt.
Yes. Porto Business School Alumni promotes free events exclusively for Alumni, including talks, community gatherings, Alumni Club initiatives, networking moments and annual events.
Registrations for PBS Alumni events and initiatives are communicated through the community’s official channels. Whenever available, you can register through the PMS Portal HERE.
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Join the PBS
Alumni network
Be part of a global community of leaders who share knowledge, create opportunities and remain connected to Porto Business School.
+30 000 alumni
42 countries
One network for life