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Locations: Lisbon, Portugal
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2028	02/15/2027 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
Fall	2027	04/01/2027	04/01/2027	09/10/2027	12/13/2027
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction:	English	Minimum GPA:	2.5

Program Description:

Engineering, Technology + Sciences

Lisbon, Portugal

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Program Overview

Your Engineering, Technology + Sciences program in Lisbon offers you an integrated global learning experience that connects your coursework with real-world applications. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, that focus on science, technology, engineering, or math. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities related to engineering, technology, and science. Live and learn in Lisbon!

Unique Experiences

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Learn More About Lisbon

Your Destination

Lisbon is Portugal's innovative, forward-thinking capital, renowned for its leadership in engineering, technology, and sustainability. The city is a global hub for green energy, smart infrastructure, and cutting-edge research, with pioneering projects like renewable energy, smart city solutions, and sustainable architecture. With its vibrant cultural scene, scenic waterfronts, cozy cafés, and commitment to eco-friendly living, Lisbon is the perfect place to study engineering, technology, and science abroad.

Housing

CIEE Lisbon offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in?your home away from home. From homestays to residence halls, we will try our best to meet your?accommodation preferences. Additionally, all housing options?are?located in?neighborhoods with convenient access to public?transportation,?shops,?cafés, and eateries.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture and commitment to engineering, technology, and science.
Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.

Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Lisbon will open doors for you to explore Portugal's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Visit the Lisbon Aquarium, one of Europe's largest and most immersive aquariums, and learn about its efforts towards research and conservation
Enjoy an excursion to Setúbal, a town south of Lisbon, known for its beautiful coast (with its dolphin population) and wonderful cuisine
Take a day trip to Coimbra to visit the local University – one of the oldest in Europe (founded in 1290) and its baroque library

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

Academics

CIEE Lisbon: Study on the campus of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa School of Social Sciences and Humanities (NOVA FCSH), CIEE’s partner institution, located near trendy cafés, shops, banks, a modest shopping mall, and two metro lines that access the rest of the city. CIEE Lisbon features several offices on campus, namely with academic advising and student life support services, and access to NOVA FCSH’s campus library, study spaces, cafeteria, and coffee shop.

NOVA School of Social Sciences – Universidade Nova de Lisboa (NOVA-FCSH): NOVA FCSH is one of the best social sciences schools in Portugal with courses raging from Anthropology, Art History, History, Media Studies, Political Sciences and Sociology (mostly taught in Portuguese). NOVA FCSH courses take place on the same campus as CIEE courses.?The academic semester at NOVA-FCSH is longer than 90 days and students enrolled in courses at this institution are required to obtain a student visa.

NOVA School of Business – Universidade Nova de Lisboa (NOVA-SBE): NOVA SBE is a high-ranking Business School located in Carcavelos, with a commute time from the center of Lisbon of about 1 hour. NOVA SBE is AACSB and EQUIS credited. The academic semester at NOVA-SBE is longer than 90 days and students enrolled in courses at this institution are required to obtain a student visa.

ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management offers a dynamic academic environment in Lisbon, focusing on economics, finance, and management. The institution provides English-taught programs, fostering international perspectives and practical skills to prepare students for a competitive global job market, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking and, in some cases, sustainable development. ISEG has been awarded the Triple Crown of Accreditations (Equis, AACSB, AMBA). The academic semester at ISEG is longer than 90 days and students enrolled in courses at this institution are required to obtain a student visa. (available staring Spring 2027)

Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e de Empresas – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL): ISCTE-IUL offers courses in a wide range of disciplines in social sciences, and business. Its campus is located within a 15-minute commute of CIEE Lisbon. ISCTE-IUL Business School is AACSB and EQUIS credited and ranks very high among business schools in Portugal. The academic semester at ISCTE-IUL is longer than 90 days and students enrolled in courses at this institution are required to obtain a student visa.

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

Internships

Lisbon is a burgeoning tech hub, home to numerous startups and coworking spaces that foster creativity and collaboration. This city is ideal for entrepreneurs and established businesses alike. Beyond work, the city's beautiful weather, rich culture, and affordable living make it an attractive place to reside.

Industry options include:

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Business Management and Administration
Education and Training
Finance
Hospitality and Tourism
Marketing, Sales and Service
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext Travel Protection included

Questions?

Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.