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CIEE January in Lisbon, Portugal
(Outgoing Program)
Known for its hospitality, the western tip of Europe is the perfect place to launch your study abroad journey! If you are looking for a city full of authenticity where ancient history and old customs intermix with cultural entertainment and hi-tech innovation, Lisbon is the right place to go. The temperate weather, great cuisine, and welcoming atmosphere make it the perfect icing on the cake.
At CIEE Lisbon, students from all areas of study will learn about the cultural and political trends of the last century in Portugal through classes in English and field trips to Lisbon’s different neighborhoods, museums, and organizations. Courses are complemented with co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.
In your leisure time, you’ll have every opportunity to make the most of your adventure in this cosmopolitan city. Enjoy Lisbon’s ocean vibe, stunning architecture, delicious typical restaurants, and narrow streets full of stories to tell.
Unique Experiences
GET A TASTE OF OUR UNIQUE CULTURE
from historical neighborhoods to trendy restaurants and innovative tech hubs, Lisbon has something for everyone
DIVE INTO BREATHTAKING NATURE
like Portugal’s expansive beaches, sunny hills, and beautiful landscapes
LEARN EVERYWHERE
by walking around Lisbon, as the city is like an outdoor museum
Enjoy Lisbon’s street views, monuments, cafés, restaurants, and design stores
Explore the less known secrets of Lisbon, like the flea market “Feira da Ladra” or the international neighborhood of Martim Moniz
Get acquainted with the best trails of Street Art in Lisbon and learn to understand the social impact of this art form
Go watch a soccer game and enjoy the passion of Portuguese soccer fans
Learn about real political decision making with a visit to the National Parliament of Portugal
Explore the enchanted Sintra, a romantic town in a mountainous area in the North of Lisbon
Tour around Óbidos, a medieval town that was named a UNESCO City of Literature
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
One-week orientation – an introduction to Chinese culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support
1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!
GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.
Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.
Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.
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