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CIEE Language + Culture in Lisbon, Portugal

by: CIEE College Study Abroad

9.69 (16)VerifiedSince 1947

Your Language + Culture program in Lisbon lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, one required language course, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself ...

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Program Highlights

Discover the City's Secret Treasures such as the underground Azulejo Trail, hidden churches, and unknown aqueducts

Dive into Lisbon's Vibrant Art Scene with guided tours and explore the melancholic sounds of Fado, a traditional Portuguese music genre

Visit Lisbon's Lesser-Known Gems including the Vasco da Gama Bridge and the Parque das Nações

Explore a Romanesque cathedral and gilded Baroque altarpieces during a tour of Évora, a historical center surrounded by 16th-century walls

Get to know Setúbal, a town south of Lisbon, known for its beautiful coast and wonderful cuisine

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Lisbon, Portugal
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2026, 2027Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Age Requirement: 18-25
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Accounting
  • African Studies
  • Anthropology
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: May 25, 2026

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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.69

Total Reviews

16

Enjoyed my housing

September 20, 2024by: Sophia M.

Program: CIEE Language + Culture in Lisbon, Portugal

8

I would be likely to recommend CIEE to a peer because I think all of the program advisors were super helpful and kind. The program seemed pretty organized and I enjoyed my housing. I also like the CIEE excursions. However, I think the lack of support during the visa process pre-departure was concerning.

A semester of growth filled with fun

September 28, 2022by: Natalie Glick - United States

Program: CIEE Language + Culture in Lisbon, Portugal

10

This program was the best study abroad program I could have ever asked to go on. First of all the staff in the country were absolutely amazing and I knew if I had any problems I could go to them and they would be there to support with me no judgment. This extends into the academic situation as well. The teachers were 100% there for us and wanted to do everything that they could to help us be successful students while navigating a new country. I was able to stay in a home stay and it was an amazing experience for me. My host mother was super welcoming and kind and she taught me so much about Lisbon that I would have never learned had I not been placed with her. I had an amazing semester full of growth and so much fun and it is all because the CIEE staff made it possible. I couldn't have asked for a better program.

Definitely recommended

July 04, 2022by: Alejandra S.

Program: CIEE Language + Culture in Lisbon, Portugal

10

I would definitely recommend CIEE study abroad in Lisbon, Portugal to a friend if they are looking for a life-changing experience that evolves their way of looking at things beyond their own environment

Program Details

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Locations

  • Lisbon, Portugal

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Accounting
  • African Studies
  • Anthropology

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year

Age Requirement

18-25

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Travel Insurance
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Letters of Reference
  • Transcript
  • Other

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Kevin Vrla

Kevin Vrla

Participated in 2015

Alumni

I wanted to experience a semester abroad to expand my educational background and to see more of the world.

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Your Language + Culture program in Lisbon lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, one required language course, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Portuguese culture. Live and learn in Lisbon! Lisbon is Portugal’s cosmopolitan city, celebrated for its rich history, diverse artistic heritage, and dynamic cultural scene. From the medieval streets of Alfama to the surrealist works of artists and writers, the city offers endless inspiration for students studying literature, history, philosophy, the arts, and more. Whether you're exploring th...

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