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CIEE Open Campus Block in Lisbon, Portugal (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Lisbon, Portugal
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Accounting, African Studies, Agriculture, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Asian Studies, Communications, Culture, Economics, Entrepreneurship, European Studies, Film & Media Study, Finance, Gender Studies, Geography, History, International Business, International Relations, Internships, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics & Statistics, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion/Theology, Social Science, Sociology, Sustainability, Tourism, Urban Studies Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Open Campus Block

Lisbon, Portugal

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Program Overview

Your Open Campus Block program in Lisbon combines flexibility with the opportunity to live and study in Portugal’s gorgeous capital city. You’ll enroll in CIEE courses and online courses taught through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Beyond your coursework, ride Lisbon’s iconic yellow trams during co-curricular and extracurricular activities like exploring historic neighborhoods such as Alfama and Bairro Alto, tasting traditional pastéis de nata, and enjoying views from the city’s famous hilltop miradouros. Along the way, you’ll discover why Lisbon’s creativity, history, and coastal lifestyle make it one of Europe’s most captivating capitals. 

Unique Experiences

Visit the Time Out Market Lisboa

a lively food hall featuring top Portuguese chefs, local vendors, and classic Lisbon dishes

Hike Lisbon like a pro

by climbing the hills that surround the city center

Walk through the LX Factory creative district

a former industrial complex now filled with art spaces, cafes, bookstores, and design shops

Read About lisbon
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Program Highlights

  • Unmatched Flexibility: Spend one or two consecutive 6-week blocks in the same host city or travel between cities for a comparative cultural experience. 
  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major. 
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes. 
  • Community Impact Initiative: Get involved with local organizations through service opportunities that address real community needs while building cross-cultural connections and hands-on experience. 
  • Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit academic project that aligns with your goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements.
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Excursions & 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 excursions and activities: 

  • Head to Setúbal, a town south of Lisbon, known for its beautiful coast (and rich dolphin population) 
  • Learn about the history and techniques of Portuguese tile and paint your own tile to take home as a souvenir 
  • Take a day trip to Sintra and visit its enchanted palaces and taste amazing typical pastries

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.  

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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 new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

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

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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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

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