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Study Abroad | Lisbon

Portugal | Instituto Universitario de Lisboa (ISCTE) | Summer 2025
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  • Summer 2025

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

  • Courses

    Courses offered in business, economics, management, and marketing. Taught in English

  • Housing

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

  • Day Trip

    Sintra

  • 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

  • Transportation Pass

    For use on the metro, buses and trams for the duration of the program

  • Onsite Student Support Staff

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

  • 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

Program Details: Study Abroad | Lisbon Business Session 1

Program is closed

Dates

June 1, 2025June 21, 2025

Term

Summer

Institution

Instituto Universitario de Lisboa (ISCTE)

Application Deadline

April 10, 2025

Inclusive Fees

$5,790

Eligibility

Open to 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.

Academic Interest

  • Business
  • Hospitality Management
  • Management

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:

Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE) – International Business School 

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
  • Hospitality Management
  • Management

Eligibility requirements for Business Session 1

  • Open to First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Minimum of 2.5 GPA
No previous Portuguese language experience required.

AIFS Abroad recommends that students take one course per session for 3 credits. It may be possible to take an additional course for 3 credits for an additional fee. This will also depend on the course schedule which is intensive and may not allow time for the second course. Students requiring 6 credits are instead recommended to take two sessions rather than one.

Classes are held for 3 hours a day, Monday through Friday for a total of 45 hours. No AIFS Abroad participant is permitted to take a course without receiving a grade. Pass/Fail grade options are not available.

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Living Abroad

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

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.

AIFS Abroad in Lisbon Director, Summer 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 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.

Excursions

This program offers a day trip to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning palaces and landscapes:

Sintra.

Sintra (All Sessions)

Includes round-trip transportation and tickets to the Pena Palace.

  • Portugal
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee
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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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Important Dates & Deadlines

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Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
  • Application Deadline
    April 10, 2025
  • Deposit Deadline
    March 20, 2025
  • Scholarship Deadline
    March 1, 2025
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Balance of Fees Payment Deadline
    April 1, 2025
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
    May 31, 2025
  • Program Begins
    June 1, 2025
  • Program Ends
    June 21, 2025
  • 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

  • Atlanta
    $2,220
  • Boston
    $2,260
  • Buffalo
    $2,260
  • Charlotte
    $2,400
  • Chicago
    $2,500
  • Cincinnati
    $2,340
  • Columbus
    $2,280
  • Dallas
    $2,500
  • Denver
    $2,540
  • Des Moines
    $2,500
  • Detroit
    $2,340
  • Houston
    $2,500
  • Los Angeles
    $2,340
  • Miami
    $2,440
  • Minneapolis
    $2,340
  • New York
    $2,120
  • Newark
    $2,120
  • Orlando
    $2,420
  • Philadelphia
    $2,340
  • Phoenix
    $2,540
  • Pittsburgh
    $2,260
  • Raleigh/Durham
    $2,420
  • San Francisco
    $2,460
  • Seattle
    $2,680
  • St. Louis
    $2,500
  • 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