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Program Snapshot

  • Live in Lisbon, the cultural and economic center of the Iberian Peninsula
  • Take language and culture courses offered in both English and Portuguese
  • Partake in cultural activities and excursions, including visits to museums and festivals; become familiar with Portuguese history, culture, and current affairs
  • Live in a residencia shared with Portuguese and other international students
  • Participate in one day trip to Sintra, Mafra, or Óbidos; and one weekend trip to Évora, Porto, or Coimbra

Subject Areas

  • Portuguese Language
  • Portuguese Studies

About Lisbon

Lisbon is the westernmost capital in mainland Europe, at the point where the Tagus River flows into the Atlantic. Built on seven hills, Lisbon is navigated by funicular trains, an elevator, trams, buses, and the metro. The city presents interesting contrasts, from tiny one-of-a-kind shops with fading facades to mega malls; from narrow, steep, cobbled-stoned streets to wide-open vistas. Lisbon’s fascinating past can be seen in the faces of its multicultural citizens, its food, its architecture, and its welcoming attitude towards foreigners.

Where You'll Study

Universidade Nova de Lisboa

The Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL) is a public institution of higher learning founded in 1977 with the goal of contributing to the renewal of higher education in Portugal. It has five faculties, including the School of Social Sciences and Humanities (FCSH), where the program is primarily based. FCSH is a multidisciplinary unit that promotes diversity of knowledge, creativity, and freedom of thought. Facilities at FCSH include the central library, computer facilities, a student association, a drama group, a group devoted to traditional Portuguese music, and a bookstore.

Thoughts From Abroad

Lisbon is a hilly city, and every hill looks down on the blue waters of the Tagus River. Lisboetas share an openness that is nurtured by the city’s proximity to the Atlantic. These days, the city that once sent the first European ships around Africa’s southern cape to India and Japan receives more people than it sends out.

A European city that has so far escaped mass tourism, Lisbon is a rare find: a fast-modernizing metropolis that has retained the allure of its colorful history. This welcoming city poses interesting challenges to the curious of mind, challenges that have as much to do with the rich Atlantic culture of which Portugal has been traditionally a part, as they do with the larger processes of globalization and European integration.

At the CIEE Study Center in Lisbon, you will be immersed in a new language and culture, which we encourage you to savor. You will think of Portuguese as an opportunity to explore old and new interests under a rich new light. Our southern European sun is, after all, a brilliant one.

— Nuno Senos, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Dr. Nuno Senos, Resident Director, completed his B.A. at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa and received his Ph.D. in Art History from the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University. He has been with CIEE since 2007 and is also a research fellow of the Center for Overseas History at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, where he leads a research group on Art History. Dr. Nuno has taught in the U.S. and in Portugal, and has collaborated in the organization of exhibitions in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington. He has been a guest lecturer in the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, Italy, and Portugal. Dr. Senos is the author of a book on the history of the former Royal Palace of Lisbon, and he has written a number of articles on Portuguese and Colonial Art.

Eduardo Abrantes, Resident Assistant since 2007, received a B.A. in Philosophy/Film Studies at the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa. Prior to joining CIEE, Eduardo collaborated in the Educational Service of the Cultural Centre of Belém and was executive editor of Númeromagazine.

Recommended Credit

one session: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours
two sessions: 6 semester/9 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 2.75

Program Dates

Summer 2009
Session I		6/5/2009 - 6/27/2009
Summer 2009
Session II		6/26/2009 - 7/18/2009
Summer 2009
Sessions I + II		6/5/2009 - 7/18/2009
Summer 2010
Session I		Available: 2/15/2010
Summer 2010
Session II		Available: 2/15/2010
Summer 2010
Sessions I + II		Available: 2/15/2010

Application Deadlines

Summer 2009
Session I		4/1/2009
Summer 2009
Session II		4/1/2009
Summer 2009
Sessions I + II		4/1/2009
Summer 2010
Session I		4/1/2010
Summer 2010
Session II		4/1/2010
Summer 2010
Sessions I + II		4/1/2010

Click here to check for deadline extensions.

Duration

Summer 2009
Session I		3 weeks
early June - late June
Summer 2009
Session II		3 weeks
late June - mid-July
Summer 2009
Sessions I + II		6 weeks
early June - mid-July
Summer 2010
Session I		3 weeks
early June - late June
Summer 2010
Session II		3 weeks
late June - mid-July
Summer 2010
Sessions I + II		6 weeks
early June - mid-July

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Summer 2009 - Session I $3,100
    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$2,426
    Housing$600
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$3,100

    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Local Transportation$70
    Books and Supplies$50
    Meals$400
    Personal Expenses$500
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,250
    Total$2,270


  • Summer 2009 - Session II $3,100
    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Medical Insurance$74
    Housing$600
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$2,426
    Total$3,100

    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,250
    Personal Expenses$500
    Meals$400
    Books and Supplies$50
    Local Transportation$70
    Total$2,270


  • Summer 2009 - Sessions I + II $6,100
    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$4,826
    Housing$1,200
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$6,100

    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Local Transportation$140
    Books and Supplies$100
    Meals$800
    Personal Expenses$1,000
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,250
    Total$3,290


  • Summer 2010 - Session I Available 12/15/2009

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Available 12/15/2009



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Available 12/15/2009


  • Summer 2010 - Session II Available 12/15/2009

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Available 12/15/2009



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Available 12/15/2009


  • Summer 2010 - Sessions I + II Available 12/15/2009

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Available 12/15/2009



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Available 12/15/2009


Scholarship Information

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