Study in Coimbra, Portugal

  Portugal

Coimbra

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Mid-June - Mid-January; January - May; Mid-June - Late May

Description: The University of Wisconsin-Madison program in Coimbra, Portugal provides students the opportunity to attend the Portuguese Language and Culture program for international students at the Universidade de Coimbra as well as the option of directly enrolling in up to two regular Universidade de Coimbra courses.

The Portuguese Language and Culture program has three different levels: elementary, intermediate, and advanced. These courses are designed specifically for students learning Portuguese as a second language. Upon arrival, a placement test is given to determine the student's appropriate level placement. The elementary levels include courses in Portuguese language, conversation, and composition as well as a language laboratory. The intermediate levels add courses in Portuguese history, geography, and art to the language and composition and conversation courses. The advanced levels offer a language course, as well as courses in linguistics, Portuguese literature, contemporary Portugal, art history and geography.

Students with advanced Portuguese language skills are encouraged to directly enroll in one or two regular Universdade de Coimbra courses with Portuguese students. Students are able to choose from courses in the Humanities and Economics colleges. Regular university courses may start several weeks prior to the Portuguese Language and Culture program.

Highlights: Students may live in a residence hall, rent a room from a family, or rent a private apartment. If students are interested in living in the residence hall upon arrival, the local resident director makes these arrangements on behalf of the students. Residence halls have month to month leases and provide students the opportunity to become acquainted with the university and city as well as Portuguese students. Students can then decide whether or not to find other housing options in Coimbra.

The program includes one or two excursions to places such as Oporto and Lisbon each semester. The university offers a wide range of student activities. Bulletin boards throughout campus publicize a variety of social and cultural events. Students have access to the university stadium that includes a gymnasium, soccer fields, rugby grounds, a sports track, and tennis courts.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

The UW Program Fee is a fixed cost which includes academic expenses, administrative costs and mandatory health insurance.

Experience Required: yes

Second semester Portuguese

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Portugal Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. Contact us.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home