Semester at Sea Study Abroad Portugal
Program Overview
Semester at Sea offers a one-of-a-kind study abroad experience that spans multiple countries and continents. Over 100 days, students live and study aboard a ship, traveling to 10+ destinations across 3–4 continents. With a focus on interdisciplinary coursework and real-world field experiences, the program fosters deep global understanding. Voyages are available every fall and spring. Spring 2027: Asia, Africa, and Europe Embark: Jan 5, Bangkok, Thailand Disembark: Apr 20, Bremerhaven, Germany Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, Scotland Fall 2027: Europe, South America, Africa, Asia Embark: Sep 9 IJmuiden, The Netherlands Disembark: December 22, Bangkok, Thailand Portugal, Morocco, Brazil, St. Helena, South Africa, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Fall
- Spring
- Accounting
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- American Studies
- Animal Science
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Arts
- Asian Studies
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Australian Studies
- Aviation & Aerospace Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Business
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chinese Language
- Civil Engineering
- Classical Studies
- Communications
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science & IT
- Conflict Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Continuing Education
- Cosmetology
- Counseling
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Culinary Arts
- Culture
- Dance
- Dentistry
- Design
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- European Studies
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Film
- Filmmaking
- Finance
- Food Science
- Foreign Language
- Forestry
- French
- Furniture Design
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Government
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Hospitality
- Human Resource Management
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Humanities
- Illustration & Animation
- Independent Study
- Industrial Design
- Information Systems
- Interior Design
- International Business
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
- Italian
- Japanese
- Jewelry Design
- Journalism & Broadcasting
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Languages & Linguistics
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Leadership
- Liberal Arts
- Library & Information Science
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Massage Therapy
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Midwifery
- Music
- Music - Vocal Performance
- Natural Sciences
- Neuroscience & Behavior
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Optometry & Vision Sciences
- Pharmaceuticals
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Portuguese
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Med
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Management
- Radiography
- Refugee Studies
- Religious Studies
- Russian & East European Studies
- Russian Language
- Science
- Screenwriting
- Service Learning
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports
- Sports Science
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
- TESOL
- Theater
- Theology
- Trade & Technical Specialties
- Travel & Tourism
- TV & Media Production
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- Visual Arts
- Web Design
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
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Program Details
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Locations
- Online
- Portugal
Fields & Subjects
- Accounting
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- American Studies
- Animal Science
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Arts
- Asian Studies
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Australian Studies
- Aviation & Aerospace Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Business
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chinese Language
- Civil Engineering
- Classical Studies
- Communications
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science & IT
- Conflict Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Continuing Education
- Cosmetology
- Counseling
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Culinary Arts
- Culture
- Dance
- Dentistry
- Design
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- European Studies
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Film
- Filmmaking
- Finance
- Food Science
- Foreign Language
- Forestry
- French
- Furniture Design
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Government
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Hospitality
- Human Resource Management
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Humanities
- Illustration & Animation
- Independent Study
- Industrial Design
- Information Systems
- Interior Design
- International Business
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
- Italian
- Japanese
- Jewelry Design
- Journalism & Broadcasting
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Languages & Linguistics
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Leadership
- Liberal Arts
- Library & Information Science
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Massage Therapy
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Midwifery
- Music
- Music - Vocal Performance
- Natural Sciences
- Neuroscience & Behavior
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Optometry & Vision Sciences
- Pharmaceuticals
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Portuguese
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Med
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Management
- Radiography
- Refugee Studies
- Religious Studies
- Russian & East European Studies
- Russian Language
- Science
- Screenwriting
- Service Learning
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports
- Sports Science
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
- TESOL
- Theater
- Theology
- Trade & Technical Specialties
- Travel & Tourism
- TV & Media Production
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- Visual Arts
- Web Design
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered: 2026, 2027
- Terms Available: Fall, Spring
- Gap Year Timing: Post High School
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language: English
- Education: University Freshman (1st Year)
- Education: University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- Education: University Junior (3rd Year)
- Education: University Senior (4th Year)
- Education: High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Education: Associate degree
- Education: Bachelor’s degree
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Other
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
All Ages
Starts At
- 3 months: $39,900
Payment Terms
- Payment Plan
- Scholarships
- Upfront Deposit
Refund Policy
Non-refundable
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