Information for term Summer in Lisbon
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenBring your interest in art, literature, and cinema to the vibrant city of Lisbon this summer! Portugal's coastal capital is the perfect place to spend a summer living and learning abroad. Get a firsthand perspective on Lisbon's deep-rooted history and further your education in courses including gastronomy, culture, and politics. Classes are held at CIEE Lisbon in the Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL) School of Social Sciences and Humanities (FCSH).
Unique Experiences
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GET TO KNOW PORTUGUESE HISTORY
Immerse yourself in Lisbon’s vibrant culture and local traditions.
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STEP OUT OF THE CLASSROOM
and learn on the go at museums, monuments, festivals, and more.
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EXPLORE BEYOND LISBON
with excursions to noted towns rooted in medieval and coastal history.
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COUNTRIES WHERE PORTUGUESE IS OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Located at the very tip of Europe, Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world. With one of the most eclectic collections of museums and picturesque postcard views from the city’s seven hills, it will most certainly captivate your eye! Despite being known for its history and blend of Roman and Moorish architecture, Lisbon has also developed to become a modern and vibrant city, home to innumerous startups, Michelin Star restaurants, and a trendy design and street art scene.
CIEE Lisbon is conveniently located inside the host university, allowing students to easily reach out to center staff.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Lisbon.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Explore the enchanted Sintra, a romantic town in a mountainous area in the North of Lisbon
- Visit Évora, a beautiful historical city of the South of Portugal, in Alentejo, a region known for its cork and wine
- Get to know Setúbal, a town south of Lisbon, known for its beautiful coast and wonderful cuisine
- Tour around Óbidos, a medieval town north of Lisbon that was named UNESCO City of Literature
- Visit the world’s largest salt water oceanarium
Daily Life
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HOUSING
All housing is within a 30-minute commute to CIEE.
Homestays: Live with a Portuguese family, with or without another CIEE student, and immerse yourself in the city’s language and culture. Each student has an individual room.
Residence Halls: Students usually live with a mix of CIEE students, local and international students. If local health and safety regulations permit, students live in single, double, or triple rooms. Students usually share kitchens and common areas.
All housing provides internet access; utilities provided.
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MEALS
Homestay: Breakfast and dinner (seven days a week) provided. Dietary needs may be accommodated.
Residence Halls: Meals not included;, communal kitchens available.
All students have access to the subsidized cafeteria on campus.
Lisbon, Portugal Where You'll Study
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UNIVERSIDADE NOVA DE LISBOA (UNL)
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Getting Around
Students walk or use public transportation – funicular trains, trams, buses, and the metro.
Academics
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In Session I, students learn and engage with Portugal’s gastronomy and its impact on local culture. In Session II, students reflect about contemporary Portuguese history through its arts, literature and cinema and relating these with political contexts. In both sessions, students can enroll in an optional Communicative Portuguese Language course (1 credit). In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offerings.
CIEE Lisbon is located at NOVA FCSH (School of Social Sciences and Humanities of Universidade Nova de Lisboa).
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisites
There are no specific language requirements for this program.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Program Requirements
- Students enroll in one 3-credit content course per session
- Optional: Communicative Portuguese course
Program Credit
Total credit: 3-4 U.S. semester/4.5-6 quarter credits per session
Course Credit
- CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours per session
- CIEE Communicative Language course: 1 U.S. semester/1.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Academic Culture
Attendance is mandatory for all classes and required events. Courses meet Monday through Friday, for three hours. The academic calendar includes dates for mandatory trips scheduled out of Lisbon.
Class Format
Courses are open to CIEE students only. Instruction is interactive and dynamic. Many lectures take place in situ, so that students can connect with the subjects they are studying. Class participation is essential, and students may be asked to make individual presentations.
Grading
Students are graded on class participation, papers, quizzes, and a final exam. Unexcused absences are reflected in final grades.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Language of Instruction
English
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Courses
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Course Notes
Students studying with CIEE for multiple sessions may only take Communicative Portuguese once.
Summer 2023 CIEE Courses
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Summer Session II
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
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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
- CIEE Stem Scholarship
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
See more scholarship infoDates & Fees
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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 |
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Fees & Housing |
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| Summer Session I 2023 4 weeks | Deadline Passed | May 15, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 |
$4,350
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $3,078 ** Housing = $775 Insurance = $197 Total Fees = $4,350Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $500 † International Airfare = $1,200 Local Transportation = $80 Books & Supplies = $20 Personal expenses = $150 Other = $15 †† Total Estimated Costs = $1,965Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. 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 by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † Cost for students staying at the residence hall; homestay students should budget 250 †† Covid test to enter US, if required |
| Summer Session I and II 2023 8 weeks | Deadline Passed | May 15, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 |
$7,830
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $5,783 ** Housing = $1,550 Insurance = $197 Total Fees = $7,830Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,500 † International Airfare = $1,200 Local Transportation = $200 Books & Supplies = $40 Personal expenses = $450 Other = $15 †† Total Estimated Costs = $3,405Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. 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 by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † Cost for students staying at the residence hall; homestay students should budget 500 †† Covid test to enter US, if required |
| Summer Session II 2023 4 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jun 12, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 |
$4,350
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $3,078 ** Housing = $775 Insurance = $197 Total Fees = $4,350Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $500 † International Airfare = $1,200 Local Transportation = $80 Books & Supplies = $20 Personal expenses = $150 Other = $15 †† Total Estimated Costs = $1,965Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. 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 by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † Cost for students staying at the residence hall; homestay students should budget 250 †† Covid test to enter US, if required |
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.
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What's Included
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Our Staff
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Luisa Caldas
Center Director
uísa has been CIEE Lisbon’s director since 2015. She joined CIEE in 2009. She holds a B.A. in History and Art History and an M.A. in Art History and Preservation.
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Joana Almeida
Academic Director
oana completed a BA in Art History, a MA in Social Sciences, and a Ph.D. in Historical Sociology in 2009 at the University of Lisbon. Her research interests cover different fields of study with an emphasis on power and state construction from a cultural studies perspective.
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Sara Cunha
Center Coordinator
Sara has been the center coordinator since 2014. She completed her BA in Business Communication in Lisbon, having spent a year in Madrid as an exchange student. She also holds a Ph.D. in Management with a specialization in Strategy and Entrepreneurship.
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