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Study Abroad Programs in Portugal

Tucked away in the south western corner of Europe, Portugal is an underrated, under-the-radar study abroad destination. While less-talked-about than some of its other European neighbors, this country has so much to offer. World-class education smack in the middle of some of Europe’s most beautiful landscapes? Sim, por favor! Surf all day and then party in medieval streets at night. Spend your time exploring picturesque villages before feasting on salt cod and port wine. Get to know warm-hearted Portuguese people and learn the history of an empire. Find out why this country is so beloved by visitors by choosing to study abroad in Portugal.

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26 Study Abroad Programs in Portugal

students in Portugal - USAC
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USAC Portugal: Lisbon - Undergraduate Courses

Lisbon (Lisboa in Portuguese) is the capital of Portugal. It is t...

AIFS Abroad
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AIFS Abroad in Lisbon, Portugal: January

Spend 3 weeks studying abroad in Lisbon, Portugal, with AIFS Abro...

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SIT Study Abroad
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SIT Study Abroad: Portugal: Sustainability & Enviro. Justice

Learn how Portugal's approach to sustainability and social equity...

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CIEE College Study Abroad
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CIEE College Study Abroad

CIEE Business + Culture in Lisbon, Portugal

When you study abroad in Lisbon, you'll live and learn in one of ...

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World Endeavors
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World Endeavors

Study in Portugal with World Endeavors

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal and one of the oldest citi...

Semester at Sea
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Semester at Sea

Semester at Sea: Global Study Abroad on a Floating Campus

Join Semester at Sea on this global journey and make the world YO...

ISA (International Studies Abroad)
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ISA (International Studies Abroad)

ISA Study Abroad in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is a hilly coastal city known for its beautiful architectu...

Seamester Study Abroad at Sea
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Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages

Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more th...

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Atlantis
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Atlantis

Shadow Doctors in Portugal w/ #1 Pre-Health Provider

What better way to gain 60+ clinical hours than right off the cry...

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Academic Programs International
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Academic Programs International

API: Experience Lisbon, Portugal (Scholarships Available)

API offers students a wonderful opportunity to experience the Por...

Asia Exchange
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Asia Exchange

Study in Lisbon, Portugal

Join over 200 international students and study at the most attrac...

European Innovation Academy
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European Innovation Academy

International Startup & Innovation Bootcamp Portugal 2025

The European Innovation Academy (EIA) is an immersive 3-week star...

ICFML (non-profit organization)
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ICFML (non-profit organization)

International Negotiation and Mediation - Summer Program

The International Negotiation and Mediation - Summer Program prov...

Beyond Abroad
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Beyond Abroad

Study in Portugal at Universidade Europeia

Experience an exceptional international education at Universidade...

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Azorean Biodiversity Group
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Azorean Biodiversity Group

Summer 2024: Island Biogeography and Macroecology (Portugal)

This Third Edition ‘Summer School in Island Biogeography and Macr...

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by: Kendra Short - United StatesProgram: Semester at Sea: Global Study Abroad on a Floating Campus
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I studied abroad on the spring of 2022 voyage. Doing this voyage absolutely changed my life. In the span of 4 months, we traveled to 14 different countries and fully immersed ourselves in their cultures. This experience truly did change my life. I grew so much and got out of my shell. I gained independence but also met the most amazing friends that I still travel with to this day. I recommend this program to anyone thinking about doing it, you will not regret it!

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From the top all the way down the spectacular coast to the bottom, Portugal is packed with sensory overload. Golden beaches and sheer cliffs border glittering turquoise waters, while medieval castles and cobblestone villages dot the countryside. The cities still bear an elegance and grandeur leftover from the days when Portugal was a maritime empire. There are an endless amount of places to explore, great food to gorge on, and of course, Port to sip on.

Lisbon is one of the most popular places to study abroad in Portugal, and you only need to spend mere minutes there to see why. The city is bursting with character, and its exuberant personality shines through narrow cobbled streets crisscrossed with lines of drying washing, rickety trams chunking up and down the hills, and a nightlife that is too much to be contained by the bars in Bairro Alto, so it spills out into the streets in a messy celebration of what it is to be alive. 

Porto is Lisbon’s slightly more chic cousin, rising above the river with stately bridges and elegant architecture. The beauty of the city is in the details: the azulejos decorating everything from street signs to the insides of churches, the mighty barrels of Port tucked into caves along the riverside, and the medieval air of the merchants houses and cafes in the Ribeira district. 

Much of Portugal’s charm comes from the smaller towns around the country. Sintra is one town you should check out while studying abroad in Portugal if you like palaces, castles, and Romantic architecture. If you want to get in as much beach time as possible, Faro makes a great base on the spectacular Algarve coast.

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