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.
26 Study Abroad Programs in Portugal
University Studies Abroad Consortium
USAC Portugal: Lisbon - Undergraduate Courses
Lisbon (Lisboa in Portuguese) is the capital of Portugal. It is t...
AIFS Abroad
AIFS Abroad in Lisbon, Portugal: January
Spend 3 weeks studying abroad in Lisbon, Portugal, with AIFS Abro...
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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 Business + Culture in Lisbon, Portugal
When you study abroad in Lisbon, you'll live and learn in one of ...
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Study in Portugal with World Endeavors
Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal and one of the oldest citi...
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)
ISA Study Abroad in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is a hilly coastal city known for its beautiful architectu...
Seamester Study Abroad at Sea
Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages
Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more th...
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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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API: Experience Lisbon, Portugal (Scholarships Available)
API offers students a wonderful opportunity to experience the Por...
Asia Exchange
Study in Lisbon, Portugal
Join over 200 international students and study at the most attrac...
European Innovation Academy
International Startup & Innovation Bootcamp Portugal 2025
The European Innovation Academy (EIA) is an immersive 3-week star...
ICFML (non-profit organization)
International Negotiation and Mediation - Summer Program
The International Negotiation and Mediation - Summer Program prov...
Beyond Abroad
Study in Portugal at Universidade Europeia
Experience an exceptional international education at Universidade...
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Summer 2024: Island Biogeography and Macroecology (Portugal)
This Third Edition ‘Summer School in Island Biogeography and Macr...
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Locations
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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