Health Sciences Study Abroad Programs in Portugal

CIEE offers the most extensive network of internship programs. Are you a U.S. college student looking to study and intern abroad? We have full-time and part-time placements across 40+ locations worldwide and in diverse fields, from AI and engineering to public policy and business administration. Find the right fit for you! Live, learn, and work abroad on an internship program with CIEE! CIEE Summer Internships CIEE Summer Global Internships are 6-credit, 8-week programs with full-time working hours (approximately 30 hours weekly) and a seminar. CIEE Summer Intern and Study Abroad are 6 to 7-credit, 6-week programs with a part-time internship (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and a 3-credit academic course. CIEE Semester Internships CIEE Semester Global Internships are 9 to 13-credit, 12-week programs that feature a full-time internship (approximately 30 hours weekly), a seminar, and an optional 3 to 4-credit academic course online. CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad Programs are 12 to 14-credit, 12-week programs that feature a part-time internship​ (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and two academic courses.

Explore how Europe addresses urgent public health challenges, from infectious disease to health equity and climate-related risks. Study in Lisbon, Amsterdam, and Athens while comparing health systems and regional responses. Blend coursework in epidemiology and social determinants of health with site visits, fieldwork, and simulations. Gain hands-on experience collecting data, analyzing trends, and examining how environments and inequality shape health outcomes across diverse European contexts. Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Meal arrangements vary by program. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.

What better way to gain 60+ clinical hours than right off the crystal blue Atlantic coast?! Atlantis is the largest and most reputable pre-health study abroad organization for US undergraduates. Our Portugal experiences are for students who are ready to explore. Not only will they shadow for up to 20+ hours per week in a top European hospital with well-esteemed physicians, but they also have the opportunity to explore the country's rich culture. Spending time in different specialties over school breaks means that students are able to get the perfect amount of healthcare exposure all at once! When they don't have to balance shadowing with studying and extracurriculars, they can focus solely on their clinical experience and patient interactions. With alumni in 40 of the top 50 MD programs, Atlantis prepares students for a future career in healthcare.

Study in Porto, Portugal, and earn a British-accredited qualification mapped to the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). SkillCamp by EuroPolytech Academy delivers career-focused programs in English at Levels 3–7, combining structured academic assessment with practical, employability-driven learning. This is not a casual study experience; it is a recognized qualification with international value and progression pathways to universities in the UK, across Europe, and beyond. Each intake runs for 12 weeks, with four start dates per year. Students from the US, Canada, and other Schengen visa-waiver countries do not require a visa for this short-term program in Business Management, Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, Health & Social Care, and Tourism. Our comprehensive package includes tuition, accommodation, airport pickup and transfer, plus three structured extracurricular activities such as industry visits, professional networking sessions, and more. Designed for ambitious students seeking measurable progression, SkillCamp offers a European experience backed by UK standards. A qualification that travels with you.