Program highlights for Lisbon, Portugal

• Live and study in one of Europe’s most affordable capital cities while enjoying nearby coastlines and beautiful sandy beaches.
• Study at a top-ranked private university, renowned for its research activity and strong connections to the community.
• Explore the city’s sloping, cobblestone streets aboard Lisbon's iconic, colorful trams, or wander them on foot to admire the ornate architecture that spans several styles and periods.
• Visit stunning historic landmarks and famous sites, including Belém Tower, the Elevador de Santa Justa, Castelo de São Jorge, and Lisbon Cathedral (Sé de Lisboa).
• Learn Portuguese in the classroom and then put your skills to use as you immerse in the local culture.

Why study in Lisbon?

The Lisbon program is ideal for students interested in living and studying in one of the oldest, most beautiful, and most affordable port cities in Europe. Lisbon is one of the oldest capital cities in Europe, brimming with interesting history, beautiful scenery, a vibrant culinary scene, and energetic nightlife.

Known as the “city of the seven hills,” Lisbon offers breathtaking views of both urban landscapes and coastal scenery. Today, it serves as the country’s political, economic, and cultural hub and is home to the nation’s government, courts, and diplomatic offices. Lisbon offers something for everyone: historical monuments, shopping, gardens and parks, festivals, water sports, restaurants and cafés, museums, street art, sporting events, and sandy beaches. Add in world-famous architectural wonders and balmy, mild climate, and Lisbon is truly a sight to behold. And don’t forget to sample pastel de nata, a quintessential Portuguese pastry.

You can study for a summer, semester, or year in the Lisbon program at a top-ranked university in Portugal. Choose from a wide range of undergraduate courses taught in English, including cultural studies, social sciences, humanities, language, politics, philosophy, economics, and business. Additionally, the university offers several courses each term that focus on Portuguese studies, European integration, and foreign language at all levels.