Business + Culture
AACSB Accredited
Unique Experiences
Gain valuable experience
with an internship at a local business
Join Lisbon's business student community
by taking classes at AACSB-accredited business schools
Venture beyond Lisbon
to explore nearby towns steeped in medieval history
Your Destination
Lisbon is Portugal’s cosmopolitan city, celebrated for its thriving business landscape and rich cultural heritage. As a global hub for entrepreneurship, finance, and international trade, Lisbon offers exceptional opportunities for students studying business and culture. The city’s unique blend of Portuguese traditions, iconic landmarks like the Jerónimos Monastery and the Castle of São Jorge, world-class museums, and thriving creative industries make Lisbon the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Lisbon will open doors for you to explore Portugal's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Visit the Benfica stadium, the biggest soccer team in Portugal, and learn the ins and outs of how to manage a major league team
- Learn about the history and techniques of Portuguese tile and paint your own tile to take home as a souvenir
- Visit Évora, a beautiful, historic city located in Portugal's Alentejo region, which is known for its cork and wine, two of the country’s biggest exports
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and are subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Lisbon offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to residence halls, we will try our best to meet your accommodation preferences. Additionally, all housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.
Standard Housing: Includes a single room at a homestay or a single room with private bathroom at a student residence hall, both located within 50 minutes by public transportation from CIEE Lisbon.
- Homestays offer socially active hosts and a cultural resource who allow for a lot of student independence, no curfew, kitchen access for food storage, a living room, Wi-Fi, weekly laundry, and a bathroom shared with the host. Hosts provide breakfast and dinner.
- Student Dorms are modern, offer Wi-Fi access, and typically have kitchens, study rooms, gyms, laundry facilities and other common areas shared with other students.
Select Housing: Includes a single room with private bathroom at a student residence hall located within 30 minutes by public transportation from CIEE Lisbon or a double shared room at a residence hall located within 15 minutes from CIEE Lisbon. Select housing requires an additional fee.
- Student Dorms are modern, offer Wi-Fi access and typically have kitchens, study rooms, gyms, laundry facilities and other common areas shared with other students.
Select Plus Housing: Includes a single room with kitchenette and en-suite bathroom at a residence hall located within 15 minutes from CIEE Lisbon. Select plus housing requires an additional fee.
- Student Dorms are modern, offer Wi-Fi access and typically have kitchens, study rooms, gyms, laundry facilities and other common areas shared with other students.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
- Homestay: Breakfasts and dinners are provided seven days a week. Dietary needs may be accommodated.
- Residence Hall: Meals are not included.
All students have access to the subsidized cafeteria on campus. All housing options provide internet access.
Academics
CIEE Lisbon: Study on the campus of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa School of Social Sciences and Humanities (NOVA FCSH), CIEE’s partner institution, located near trendy cafés, shops, banks, a modest shopping mall, and two metro lines that access the rest of the city. CIEE Lisbon features several offices on campus, namely with academic advising and student life support services, and access to NOVA FCSH’s campus library, study spaces, cafeteria, and coffee shop.
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas - Universidade Nova de Lisboa (NOVA FCSH) was founded in 1977 and is now among the highest-ranking social sciences and humanities schools in Portugal, with a strong focus on education, scientific research, and cultural creation. Courses are delivered in Portuguese. The school hosts more than 2,800 undergraduate students and 16 research centers and is located in the heart of Lisbon.
NOVA School of Business- Universidade Nova de Lisboa (NOVA SBE) was founded in 1978 and is now one of the top business schools in Portugal. Courses are taught in English. The school hosts bachelor’s, master’s, and executive education programs in business, economics, and management.
Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e de Empresas - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL) is a public university established in 1972, designed for students pursuing teaching, research, and community service with scientific and pedagogical expertise. 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.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.
Course Information
You will finalize registration for host institution courses before arriving on site. Check the list below for more information on the host institution courses:
NOVA FCSH
- Courses are taught mostly in Portuguese, and you may take up to 4 courses if approved based on your background, placement exam, and final approval by CIEE and NOVA FCSH.
- Some classes may be held on a secondary campus, a 20-minute walk or free shuttle ride away.
ISCTE-IUL
- Courses are taught in English, and you may take up to 2 courses.
- Requires a 20-minute walk from the NOVA FCSH campus.
- A3ES, AACSB, and AMBA accreditation.
NOVA SBE
- Courses are taught in English, and you may take up to 2 courses.
- Requires a 75-minute commute from the Lisbon CIEE Center.
- AACBS, AMBA, and EQUIS accreditation.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT HOST INSTITUTION COURSES
Host institution courses end later than CIEE courses, with exams held after program end dates. Students must complete all work before leaving, confirm exam dates early, and follow continuous assessment – no single-exam pass option. Information displayed on the official websites of host institutions may differ from the actual course offerings made available. Housing will be guaranteed for you until the date of your exam (December for Fall and May, early June for Spring).
Academic Projects
Biological and Physical Sciences
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Engineering and Engineering Technologies
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Agriculture
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
Academic Projects
Biological and Physical Sciences
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Agriculture
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
Academic Projects
Biological and Physical Sciences
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Engineering and Engineering Technologies
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Agriculture
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
ISCTE-IUL Courses
Students have the option to take up to two courses taught in English at ISCTE-IUL, which are typically 3 U.S. semester credits each. Visit the website click on the appropriate semester (Semester 1 is fall and Semester 2 is spring). CIEE cannot guarantee that all classes will be offered every semester. Course registration occurs on-site.
Below you will find a sample course list of ISCTE-IUL courses recommended for study abroad students.
- Business School
- Marketing Management
- Fundamentals Finance
- Taxation for Non-Residents
- Business Law
- Human Resources Management
- International Human Resources Management
- Management in International Organizations
- Comparative International Management
- Marketing Services
- Applied Corporate Finance
- Health Economics
- Game Theory and Economic Applications
NOVASBE- Nova Business School Courses
Students have the option to take up to two courses taught in English at ISCTE-IUL, which are typically 3 semester credits each. Visit the website and click on the appropriate semester. CIEE cannot guarantee that all classes will be offered every semester. Course registration occurs on-site.
Below you will find a sample course list of NOVASBE courses recommended for study abroad students.
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Seminar in European Economics
- Development Economics
- Industrial Organization
- Global Economics
- Public Economics
- Economic History
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Finance
- Operations Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Strategy
- Entrepreneurship
- International Management
- Global Business Environment
- European Law
- Law in Economics and Business
- Finance
- Marketing
NOVA FCSH COURSES
CIEE students have the option to take up to four courses from any of the 14 social science departments at the Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas - Universidade Nova de Lisboa (NOVA FCSH). NOVA FCSH courses are taught in Portuguese for 3 semester credits each.
The courses listed below are representative of courses historically available at NOVA FCSH but CIEE cannot guarantee specific courses are offered each semester. Visit the website for information on departments and classes available. Course registration occurs on-site.
- Anthropology
- Anthropology and Colonialism
- Anthropology of the Family and Relatives
- Anthropology and Human Rights
- Anthropology of Religion
- Anthropology of Space
- Contemporary Portuguese Anthropology
- Economic Anthropology
- Ethnicity and Nationalism
- History of Anthropology
- Political Anthropology
- Urban Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Industrial Archaeology
- Medieval Muslim Archaeology
- Modern Archaeology
- Roman Imperial Archaeology
- Art History
- Culture and Contemporary Art
- History of Colonial Art
- History of Gothic Art
- History of Non-Western Art
- Introduction to Museology
- Communications
- Communications and Social Science
- History of Media
- Sociology of Communications
- Theory of News
- Geography
- Climatology
- Geography of Rural Space
- Geomorphology
- Human Geography
- Physical Geography of Portugal
- Urban Geography
- History
- Contemporary History
- History of Contemporary Portugal
- History of Medieval Portugal
- History of Modern Portugal
- History of Portuguese Expansion
- International Relations/Political Science
- Contemporary International Politics
- History of the Idea of Europe
- History of Political Ideas
- History of Portuguese International Relations
- History and Theory of State in Portugal
- Political Systems
- Portuguese Political Thought
- Security Studies, International Institutions
- Language, Literature, and Culture
- Brazilian Literature
- English
- French
- German
- Portuguese Culture
- Portuguese Language and Culture
- Portuguese Linguistics
- Spanish
- Music History/Ethnomusicology
- Ethnomusicology
- History of Music in Portugal \
- Music and Information
- Musical Cultures of the World
- Philosophy and Music
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Culture in Portugal
- Sociology
- Class and Social Structure
- Contemporary Social Themes
- Translation
- History of Translation
- Introduction to Terminology in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Linguistic Diversity in the Iberian Peninsula
CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the CIEE Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Fall 2026 15 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $19,950 | |
| Program Academic year 2026-2027 | Start Date * | End Date TBD* | ||
| Program Spring 2027 15 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Fall 2027 15 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $15,206 ** |
| Housing | $4,250 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $19,950 |
Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $2,250 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $3,375 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $1,050 † |
| International Airfare | $1,100 †† |
| Local Transportation | $120 ††† |
| Books & Supplies | $50 |
| Visa Fees | $150 |
| Personal expenses | $212 †††† |
| Total Costs | $2,682 |
*non-refundable fee
**Direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $300 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††Student transportation card
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Our Staff
Joana Almeida
Center Director
Joana has been working with CIEE Lisbon since 2011. She holds a B.A. in Art History, an M.A. in Social Sciences, and a Ph.D. in Historical Sociology.
Rodrigo Dias
Academic Manager
Rodrigo has been working for CIEE Lisbon since 2021. He holds a bachelor's degree in Asian Studies and a master's degree in Teaching Portuguese as a Foreign/Second Language. He has...
Ana Rita Ribeiro
Program Manager
Ana Rita has been collaborating with CIEE since 2021. She holds a bachelor's degree in biology and a master’s degree in biomedical sciences. With a background as a science teacher...
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