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Summer 2025
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Summer 2026
Overview
Spend a summer in the captivating city of Lisbon, Portugal, with AIFS Abroad!
Lisbon, a vibrant capital city with half a million residents, is famous for its sunny weather, colorful buildings, iconic bridges, traditional Portuguese Fado music, and friendly locals. The lively atmosphere and numerous universities make it an attractive destination for college students. Local parks, cafés, libraries, and museums provide ample study and gathering spaces, and the city is known for having some of the best student nightlife in Europe. Lisbon’s cost of living is lower than in most other European capitals, allowing student budgets to stretch further.
Choose from a variety of courses at one of Lisbon’s top public universities, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE) International Business School, which holds both the prestigious AACSB and AMBA accreditations. There are three available sessions, each offering a different selection of courses. You can choose one session or combine two, with one course per session.
What’s Included
The AIFS Abroad inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.
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Tuition
3 semester credits per session. An additional 3-credit course may be available each session for a supplemental fee
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Courses
Courses offered in business, economics, management, and marketing. Taught in English
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Housing
Double or single room in a student residence with other international students
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Day Trip
Sintra
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Cultural & Social Activities
A program of organized events and activities such as: walking tours, visits to museums and palaces, and excursions to nearby historical sites and a welcome meal with the international student group
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Transportation Pass
For use on the metro, buses and trams for the duration of the program
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Onsite Student Support Staff
To help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
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Health & Safety
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance -
Personal/Professional Development
Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network -
Green Initiative
Additional Options & Opportunities
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AIFS Abroad Flight Package
Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
Airport transfers to and from accommodation
Living Abroad
Housing
Student Residence
Live with other AIFS Abroad students in residence halls located near the university or a short bus ride away. The student residence includes:
- Single or double bedrooms
- Kitchen and dining room
- Study room
- Self-service laundry facilities
Internet access is included in all AIFS Abroad housing in Lisbon
City Facts
Geography
Lisbon is famous for its sunny weather, colorful buildings, Fado music, and friendly locals. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe, dating back to 205 BC. It was built on top of 8 hills and a Roman city.
Architecture
Beautiful architecture is abundant with it’s black and white, patterned stones also known as Portuguese pavement, adorning the sidewalks and public squares all over the city. Lisbon is home to one UNESCO site, the Tower of Belém which was constructed in 1502.
Cuisine
Lisbon is home to one of the world’s most top secret recipes, the Pastéis da nata, a sweet creamy desert with a flaky crust adored by locals and tourists alike.
Site Staff
AIFS Abroad in Lisbon Director, Summer Program
Sabrina Azevedo
Olá! Welcome to Lisbon! I’m Sabrina Azevedo. Originally from Brazil, I’ve spent the last 8 years living abroad, with 5 of those here in Lisbon.
I began my professional journey studying medicine in my hometown of Brasília, followed by a shift to Barcelona and then Lisbon to pursue my passion for photography.
Through my own experiences, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the value of studying and living abroad – It’s been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I love traveling and immersing myself in different cultures, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to help you explore and enjoy all that Lisbon has to offer.
Count on me for support, guidance, and insider tips to make the most of your time here!
The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.
Cultural Activities
Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of Portuguese culture, a wide range of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee. Activities and events may include:
- Guided city tour
- Tagus river boat tour
- Visit to São Jorge Castle
- Tile painting workshop
- Tour of the Belém district and a visit to Jerónimos Monastery
Please note that students may need to pay a small additional fee for some of the activities above.
Cultural Resources
One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled the General Cultural Resources and Site Specific Cultural Resources for you to review. Your program staff will also provide you with more details during pre-departure and orientation.
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Dates & Deadlines
Details
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Early Application Deadline*
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Application DeadlineApril 10, 2025
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Deposit DeadlineMarch 20, 2025
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Scholarship DeadlineMarch 1, 2025
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Visa Deadline****
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Balance of Fees Payment DeadlineApril 1, 2025
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Optional Departure Flight from US***May 31, 2025
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Program BeginsJune 1, 2025
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Program EndsJune 21, 2025
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Optional Return Flight to US***June 21, 2025
- *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
- **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.
Optional Flight Package
Participants can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS Abroad programs that includes a round-trip flight from 25 U.S gateways and airport transfers to and from campus. Participants who choose to book their own flights will be responsible for connecting with the group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements from the airport.
Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed approximately one month prior to departure. Your program fee is guaranteed, and the optional flight package is an additional fee. Please note that once we have finalized the pricing for your flights the cost may change, and you will be responsible for making the additional payment if you want to participate in the flight package. Your program advisor will be in touch should there be any changes in the price of your flights.
Depature City
Fee
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Atlanta$2,220
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Boston$2,260
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Buffalo$2,260
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Charlotte$2,400
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Chicago$2,500
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Cincinnati$2,340
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Columbus$2,280
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Dallas$2,500
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Denver$2,540
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Des Moines$2,500
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Detroit$2,340
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Houston$2,500
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Los Angeles$2,340
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Miami$2,440
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Minneapolis$2,340
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New York$2,120
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Newark$2,120
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Orlando$2,420
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Philadelphia$2,340
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Phoenix$2,540
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Pittsburgh$2,260
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Raleigh/Durham$2,420
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San Francisco$2,460
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Seattle$2,680
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St. Louis$2,500
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Washington/Dulles$2,260
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For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: aifsabroad@aifs.com
