Study Abroad in Lisbon
College Study Abroad
Explore Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is a major economic center, tourist destination, and headquarters to multinational businesses. It also enjoys the status as one of the oldest cities in the world, evidenced by its cobblestone alleyways, Gothic castles, and ancient ruins.
Study Tours & Cultural Excursions
Every CIEE semester program has frequent cultural excursions and a multi-day study tour uniquely designed to complement the program’s academics and enhance students’ cultural immersion. In Lisbon, past study tours and excursions have included:
- Visits to stunning medieval walled towns like Sintra
- Concerts at Casa da Musica
- Garden tours at Serralves
- Tours of Évora’s Romanesque cathedral and gilded Baroque altarpieces
- Day-trips to Mafra or Óbidos
- Multi-day explorations of Porto or Coimbra
Where Students Study
CIEE Lisbon
Conveniently located at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa School of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL)-Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas – This school was founded in 1977 and is now one of the highest ranking social sciences and humanities schools in Portugal. It is dedicated to education, scientific research, and cultural creation. Courses are taught in Portuguese. The school hosts more than 2,800 undergraduate students and 16 research centers and is located in the heart of Lisbon.
Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e de Empresas - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL) is a public university established in 1972, pursuing teaching, research, and community service activities with scientific and pedagogical expertise. The strategic objectives of ISCTE-IUL are: innovation, quality, internationalization, and development of an entrepreneurial culture. ISCTE-IUL offers a range of courses taught in English from areas such as business and economics to political science and psychology. ISCTE-IUL has been recognized by highly reputed foreign agencies and associations. For instance, ISCTE Business School is an AACSB accredited institution and considered one of the best Portuguese business schools and a reference both nationally and internationally in several programs. It is located in the business center of Lisbon.
Internships & Volunteering
Depending on their program of study and availability, students may be able to participate in an internship or volunteer. In Lisbon, students can share their time and gain practical skills at a range of organizations that need support.
Study Abroad in Lisbon
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Language + Culture
Lisbon, Portugal
AACSB Accredited
Launch your exploration of Portuguese culture and history
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Summer in Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal
Currency Spoken Languages Available Transportation Famous Local Climate Did You Know? Airport Social Norms What to Pack
Euro
Portuguese
Metro, bus, tram, feet
Saint Anthony of Lisbon – Franciscan preacher and teacher, known as the patron saint of lost and stolen articles
Warm, dry summers; mild, wet, windy winters; mild spring and fall
Founded in 1200 BCE, Lisbon is the oldest city in Western Europe
Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (LIS)
Codfish is the main ingredient in many typical gastronomic delicacies of Portugal. Portuguese claim to have more than 365 recipes of cod!
Backpack, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, light sweater, water bottle, sunglasses
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