January in Lisbon
New for January 2025!
Unique Experiences
GET A TASTE OF OUR UNIQUE CULTURE
from historical neighborhoods to trendy restaurants and innovative tech hubs, Lisbon has something for everyone
DIVE INTO BREATHTAKING NATURE
like Portugal’s expansive beaches, sunny hills, and beautiful landscapes
LEARN EVERYWHERE
by walking around Lisbon, as the city is like an outdoor museum
300
days of sunshine in Lisbon every year
230 M
native speakers of Portuguese worldwide
60%
of all energy in Portugal comes from renewable sources
Your Destination
Located at the very tip of Europe, Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world. With one of the most eclectic collections of museums and picturesque postcard views from the city’s seven hills, it will most certainly captivate your eye! Despite being known for its history and blend of Roman and Moorish architecture, Lisbon has also developed to become a modern and vibrant city, home to innumerous startups, Michelin Star restaurants, and a trendy design and street art scene.
CIEE Lisbon is conveniently located inside the host university, allowing students to easily reach out to center staff.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Lisbon.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
- Enjoy Lisbon’s street views, monuments, cafés, restaurants, and design stores
- Explore the less known secrets of Lisbon, like the flea market “Feira da Ladra” or the international neighborhood of Martim Moniz
- Get acquainted with the best trails of Street Art in Lisbon and learn to understand the social impact of this art form
- Go watch a soccer game and enjoy the passion of Portuguese soccer fans
- Learn about real political decision making with a visit to the National Parliament of Portugal
- Explore the enchanted Sintra, a romantic town in a mountainous area in the North of Lisbon
- Tour around Óbidos, a medieval town that was named a UNESCO City of Literature
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HOUSING & MEALS
HOUSING
CIEE Lisbon offers various housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. Whether you live with a host family in a homestay or with fellow students in a residence hall, all housing options are located under 30 minutes from CIEE Lisbon and are conveniently near shops, cafés, public transportation, and eateries.
Standard: Includes a room in a homestay or residence hall with Internet access and utilities provided.
- Homestays: Live with a local host, with or without another CIEE student, and immerse yourself in the city's language and culture. Each student has an individual room.
- Residence Halls: Live with a mix of CIEE students, local students, and international students. If local health and safety regulations permit, you'll be in a single, double, or triple room. The kitchen and common areas are shared with other students.
MEALS
- Homestay: Breakfast and dinner (seven days a week) provided. Dietary needs may be accommodated.
- Residence Halls: Meals not included; communal kitchens are available.
Academics
Students spend three weeks in January taking coursework complemented with co-curricular activities to immerse them in the culture and facilitate intercultural learning. Classes take place at CIEE Lisbon.
Course Information
Languages and Cultural Studies
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program January 2025 3 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $3,950 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $2,795**
Housing = $775***
Insurance = $80
Total Fees = $3,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $210†
International Airfare = $1,100††
Local Transportation = $40†††
Books & Supplies = $50
Personal expenses = $130††††
Total Costs = $1,530Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). For students in dorms, you should budget approx. $300 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††Transportation pass for 1 month
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Joana Almeida
Center Director
Joana has been working with CIEE Lisbon since 2011. She holds a B.A. in Art History, an M.A. in Social Sciences, and a Ph.D. in Historical Sociology.
Sara Cunha
Operations Manager
Sara has been working for CIEE Lisbon since 2014. She holds a Ph.D. in Management with a specialization in Strategy and Entrepreneurship. She has studied and lived abroad in Spain, Hungary, Sweden and Brazil.
Francisco Henriques
Academic Manager
Francisco holds a PhD in History at University of Lisbon. He previously worked as a teacher and researcher in Economics and Social History. He is passionate about the sea, history and literature.
Get Started
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Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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