The Program
The Gateway for US Higher Education to Study Abroad in Portugal
Study in Portugal Network (SiPN) is a specialized study abroad provider based in Lisbon, Portugal. As a multi-university consortium of Portuguese universities, we aim to attract U.S. students and faculty to come to Portugal on a variety of study abroad experiences. In order to provide students with a truly immersive academic experience, we place them in the same courses that are open to all students at the host university.
Program Locations
Portugal
Lisbon
Awarded the title of European City of the Year in both 2010 and 2012, Lisbon is a capital city that offers an unmatched quality of life. Combining a rich culture, stunning architecture and great weather all year around, Lisbon is a city that has much to offer to international students.
Academics
In each session, students may pick and choose from classes that are developed by SiPN, direct enrollment classes, and Portuguese language classes at various levels and intensities. Students may take no more than 6 ECTS (typically 3 US credits) in any 4-week session.
The following courses are available in 2023 . Course syllabi can be found here.
June (Summer I)
- Portuguese Language for Foreigners
- Post-Colonial Experiences in Portugal
- Mediterranean Diet: From Landscape to Tradition and Health
- American Foreign Policy in the 21st Century: European Union, East Asia, Middle East, and Eurasia
- Lisbon in Film and Culture (TBC)
- Lisbon as a Global City: Past, Present and Future (TBC)
July (Summer II)
- Intensive Portuguese Language course
- Institutions, Policy, and Historic Landmarks in European Integration: Portugal as a Case in Point
Besides site visits and lectures in and around Lisbon, SiPN organizes at least 1 trip per summer session outside of Lisbon, so that students gain an understanding of the country’s diversity. Previous trips have included overnight stays in Evora, a UNESCO world heritage site and lovely white-walled fortified city in the heart of the Alentejo region. There, students tour a working vineyard, learn about enotourism (wine tourism) in Portugal, and see how cork and olives are harvested, learning about the transformations in Portugal’s rural world that have come along with European integration.
On a trip to Coimbra and Porto, you might take a tour of Porto’s Casa da Musica, and tour the city with US expatriate and award-winning author Richard Zimler. While in Coimbra you will have a guided tour of one of the oldest universities in the world and its famous Joanina Library.
Check out the video “Study in Lisbon – Live, Love, Learn”
SiPN regularly organizes film & music series throughout the city in very unique venues (local associations, clubs, museums etc.) to engage students with various themes while also showcasing the most interesting places in town, the majority of which are off the typical tourist path.
Housing and Meals
Our primary semester residence is Livensa Living Student Residence located in the Marquês de Pombal, just minutes away from the city center.
Open 24/7 with, residents at Livensa will encounter perks like:
- High-Speed Broadband & Wi-Fi, throughout the entire building
- Rooms fully furnished – Each student will have access to a studio room (small kitchen + room + bathroom) furnished with a bed, a closet, a desk, bed linens, pillows, and towels
- Laundry facilities and housekeeping services
- Living areas will allow you to feel like you’re at home the second you land in Portugal,
- Gym + Indoor swimming pool & Sauna
- Private Dinner Party Room (need to be reserved in advance)
- Secure bicycle storage
- Cinema room
- Peaceful library where students can study
- There is also a fantastic outside rooftop where you can read, catch some sun and socialize with the other residents
- Cleaning services included
- Multicultural environment
Students will be required to pay a refundable $200 deposit directly to SIPN.
Financial Information
Program Costs
NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
---|---|---|
Undergrad | $4,380 | $4,710 |
Program Cost includes:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Excursions
- Transportation pass for Lisbon
- Airport pickup
- Administrative Fees
- Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
Airfare | $900 |
Meals | $300 |
Personal Expenses | $150 |
Refundable deposit | $200 |
Total | $1,550.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket, while some of these expenses, such as meals and personal expenses, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.
Program Costs
NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
---|---|---|
Undergrad | $7,840 | $8,510 |
Program Cost includes:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Excursions
- Transportation pass for Lisbon
- Airport pickup
- Administrative Fees
- Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
Airfare | $900 |
Meals | $600 |
Personal Expenses | $300 |
Refundable deposit | $200 |
Total | $2,000.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket, while some of these expenses, such as meals and personal expenses, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.
Program Costs
NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
---|---|---|
Undergrad | $7,140 | $7,810 |
Program Cost includes:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Some meals
- Excursions
- Administrative Fees
- Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
Airfare | $900 |
Meals | $600 |
Personal Expenses | $300 |
Refundable deposit | $200 |
Total | $2,000.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket, while some of these expenses, such as meals and personal expenses, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.