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Study Abroad | Lisbon

Portugal | Instituto Universitario de Lisboa (ISCTE) | January Term 2025
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Overview

Spend January Term in the captivating city of Lisbon, Portugal, with AIFS! Study international business at the Instituto Universitario de Lisboa (ISCTE) International Business School. Located in the lively city center, the business school holds both the prestigious AACSB and AMBA business accreditations.

What’s Included

The AIFS 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

  • Courses

    Course in international business

  • Excursions & Day Trips

    Sintra (day trip)

  • Housing

    Double or single room in a student residence with other international students

  • Meals

    Welcome and farewell meals

  • Cultural & Social Activities

    Sightseeing tour of Lisbon, visits to museums and monuments including São Jorge Castle and Belém

  • Welcome Event

    To help you get to know your classmates better, familiarize you with the local area and advise you about your stay

  • Onsite Support

    To help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

  • Health & Safety

    24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance

  • Green Initiative

Additional Options & Opportunities

  • AIFS Flight Package

    Round trip flights U.S.-Lisbon-U.S.

    Round trip transfers between the airport and campus overseas

Program Details: Study Abroad | Lisbon Business and Communications

Program is closed

Dates

January 5, 2025January 18, 2025

Term

January Term

Institution

Instituto Universitario de Lisboa (ISCTE)

Application Deadline

October 15, 2024

Inclusive Fees

$4,790

Eligibility

Open to High School Graduate, First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Minimum of 2.5 GPA

Additional requirements may vary by course selection. See Academic section below.

Visa Requirements

A visa may be required for this program. Please contact your advisor or log into your portal for more information.

Areas of Interest

  • Business

Global Themes

  • Business, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Language, History and Culture
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Rolling Admissions

Admission into this program is done on a rolling basis. You can expect confirmation of your acceptance within 2 working days of completing all required tasks.

Academics

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for students on this program, with the following academic options available:

Currently 3,500 students are enrolled in the undergraduate, masters, and PhD programs offered by the school’s six departments. As well as being recognized worldwide for its teaching and research, the IBS is well known for its multicultural and international approach to education. The school also holds the prestigious AACSB and AMBA business accreditations. 

  • Business

Earn three credits at ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa International Business School, which holds the prestigious AACSB and AMBA business accreditations. Take a business course at this renowned Business School with other international students. The course is taught in English and will include company visits to enhance your classroom study.

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Living Abroad

STUDENT RESIDENCE

Live with other AIFS students or international students in residence halls located near the university and 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 housing in Lisbon.

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 its 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 adorned by locals and tourists alike.

AIFS in Lisbon Director, January Term Program

Sabrina Azevedo

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.

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 will include:

  • Welcome lunch
  • Guided city tour
  • Visit to the historic neighborhood of Belém
  • Tour of São Jorge Castle
  • Tile painting workshop

Excursions


This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside Lisbon and deepen your social, historical and cultural understanding of Portugal. Previous excursions have included:

Am aerial view of Sintra, Portugal.

Sintra

Explore Sintra, once a royal sanctuary, celebrated for its natural beauty and colorful palaces. We’ll visit the historic center of this enchanting town and the 19th-century Pena National Palace, perched atop the hill and known for its extravagant design and breathtaking views.
  • Lisbon, Portugal
  • Day Trip
  • Round-trip transportation and Entrances
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Social identity & access

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 many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

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Important Dates & Deadlines

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Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
  • Application Deadline
    October 15, 2024
  • Deposit Deadline
    October 31, 2024
  • Scholarship Deadline
    October 7, 2024
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
    January 4, 2025
  • Program Begins
    January 5, 2025
  • Program Ends
    January 18, 2025
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
    January 18, 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

  • Atlanta
    $1,580
  • Boston
    $1,460
  • Buffalo
    $1,460
  • Charlotte
    $1,600
  • Chicago
    $1,580
  • Cincinnati
    $1,600
  • Columbus
    $1,460
  • Dallas
    $1,620
  • Denver
    $1,640
  • Des Moines
    $1,620
  • Detroit
    $1,640
  • Houston
    $1,560
  • Los Angeles
    $1,640
  • Miami
    $1,560
  • Minneapolis
    $1,680
  • New York
    $1,440
  • Newark
    $1,440
  • Orlando
    $1,600
  • Philadelphia
    $1,540
  • Phoenix
    $1,680
  • Pittsburgh
    $1,520
  • Raleigh/Durham
    $1,620
  • San Francisco
    $1,640
  • Seattle
    $1,620
  • St. Louis
    $1,620
  • Washington/Dulles
    $1,540
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Ready to Study Abroad in Lisbon?

For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: aifsabroad@aifs.com