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porto & Lisbon, portugal

Coast of Portugal: Porto & Lisbon: Commerce, Culture, & Coastlines

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Program Dates and Deadlines:
Term	Year	Application Deadline (or as space permits)	Start Date/Check-in	End Date/Check-out
Summer	2027	March 1, 2027	June 27, 2027	July 16, 2027

Program fee payment deadline: See details below in program cost section. Program fees cannot be deferred. Plan accordingly.Ìý

Contact a program leader for information on the academic course offerings and program itinerary. The individuals listed below will be leading the program in Portugal.	For information on the study abroad application, contact the Education Abroad listed below.Ìý
Primary Faculty Leader: Joseph Patton, jpatton6@fau.eduÌý	Phone number: 561-297-1208
Ìý	Email: goabroad@fau.eduÌý
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Location

Porto, located along the Douro River in northern Portugal, is one of the country's most distinctive and historically rich cities. Known for its colorful Ribeira district, iconic Dom Luis I Bridge, and world-famous port wine heritage, Porto offers a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation. As Portugal's second-largest dty, it is recognized for its maritime history, tiled facades, lively markets, and thriving food culture. Students will encounter a destination where historic character, entrepreneurial spirit, and cultural authenticity come together in a uniquely engaging urban environment.

Housing

Students will stay in a modern student residence in the heart of Porto, Odalys Campus Porto Granjo Centro. The residence offers furnished studio-style accommodations, welcoming communal spaces, and convenient access to the public transportation and city amenities.Ìý

Money Matters

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Program Cost

$4,998.00 program fee + tuition for the required program summer course(s). Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵin-state or out-of-state rates apply.Ìý

Program fee payment deadlines:Ìý
Program fee payment deadlines:Ìý
1ST PAYMENT: Ìý Ìý Ìý $1,666.00 within 10 days of application acceptance or by February 1 (whichever comes first)
2ND PAYMENT: Ìý Ìý $1,666.00 within 60 days of application acceptance or by February 15 (whichever comes first)Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 3RD PAYMENT: Ìý Ìý Ìý$1,666.00 final balance due by March 1

Note: program fee payments cannot be deferred. Accepted participants will receive detailed payment instructions from the Education Abroad team via email prior to each payment deadline.Ìý

Program Fee Includes:

• Accommodations from check-in through check-out date
• International medical insurance
• Airport pick-up in Porto and on-site orientation
• Group welcome aperitivo and welcome lunch
• Historic city tour of Porto
• Weekly activities such as wine tasting, market visits, and tile painting workshop
• 2 day excursion to Lisbon
• Day excursions to Duoro Valley Excursion and Matosinhos
• Classroom space in Porto

Activities and excursions are subject to change by faculty leader or program provider/vendor if needed. All efforts would be made to provide a replacement activity or excursion.

Program Fee Does Not Include :

• $200 administrative fee paid at time of application submission
• International flight
• Tuition for courses/credits taken on program (Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵin-state and out-of-state rates apply)
• Personal meals outside group meals
• Personal spending money

TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Passport and Travel Documentation

• A valid passport is required for all international travel. You need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.
• Review up-to-date details . Routine processing times can take 6-8 weeks, and expedited applications in 2-3 weeks. Processing times does not include the time it takes for shipping. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time.
• Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling. Ìý
• If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit .
• Non-U.S. Citizens may need additional travel documentation. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you should research the study abroad program destination and your home country to determine if a visa or additional travel documentation is required.Ìý

International Health Insurance

All Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵstudents participating on an Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵFaculty-led Program will be registered in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. This is included in the program cost. The 2027 Coverage plan will be available in January 2027. Participants can review the current 2027 plan HERE for reference.

Health and Safety Resources to Explore Prior to Traveling Abroad

• U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory – Country Information:Ìý
• U.S. Students Abroad -Ìý
• Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵSHS:Ìý /shs/
• World Health Organization (WHO):Ìý

Pre-departure Orientation and Meetings

All students must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad and your program faculty leaders will provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and location in the semester before your program.Ìý

1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips.Ìý
2) Mandatory pre-departure meeting hosted by program faculty leader. This session will cover program and location specific information such as arrival, expectations, itinerary, and course overview.