Portugal has a number of well-known, respected universities and other educational institutions. You can study at the majestic University of Coimbra, which is nearly 800 years old, or the University of Porto, which has an outstanding reputation for scientific research. Wherever you choose to study abroad in Portugal, you can enjoy a thriving student life and excellent standard of education.

With a history that goes back to ancient hunters and gatherers, and spans Romans, kings, and world explorers, Portugal is perfect for history students. With an incredible depth of culture, it is also a great place to study European studies, music (fado is the popular local music), and the arts. Other popular courses of study in Portugal include business, science, and politics, but international students can find courses to suit almost every major and area of interest somewhere in Portugal. And you can always consider throwing in a few Portuguese language classes no matter what your major.

You can study abroad in Portugal during the summer, for one semester, or even for the entire year. Courses can be taught in English with other American or international students, unless you choose to directly enroll in a Portuguese university. In that case, courses will be taught in Portuguese and you will be with other local students.