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Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias
Lisbon, Portugal
(pop. 600,000)
Language of instruction: Portuguese
www.ulusofona.pt
Course Information
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate, Graduate
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is generally Limited.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students
Courses
School of Aeronautic Sciences; School of Communication, Arts and Information Technologies (Degree in Culture and Communication Science; Degree in Cinema, Video and Communication Multimedia; Degree in Applied Communications: Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations; Degree in Communication and Arts; Degree in Communication and Journalism; Degree in Design; Degree in Management Information Technology and Degree in Information Systems Engineering); School of Medicine and Heath Sciences (Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Degree in Heath Units Management); Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (Degree in Biology; Degree in Engineering Sciences - Biotechnological Engineering; Degree in Engineering Sciences - Civil Engineering; Degree in Engineering Sciences - Environmental Engineering; Degree in Engineering Sciences - Industrial Management and Engineering; Degree in Engineering Sciences - Electronics Engineering; Degree in Natural Sciences - Engineering and Sea Sciences; Degree in Natural Sciences – Chemistry and Degree in Mathematics); Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Degree in Veterinary Medicine); Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Arts (Degree in Architecture; Degree in Geographical and Regional Development and Degree in Urban Planning and Land Use); Faculty of Law (Degree in Law); Faculty of Business and Management Department (Degree in Accounting, Taxation and Auditing; Degree in Business Management; Degree in Human Resources Management and Degree in Economics); Faculty of Physical Education and Sports (Degree in Physical Education and Sports); Faculty of Psychology (Degree in Psychology); Faculty of Human and Social Sciences (Degree in Science of Religions; Degree in Politic Science and International Relations, Degree in Philosophy; Degree in European Studies; Degree in Lusophone Studies; Degree in History; Degree in Modern Languages and Literature; Degree in Social Service; Degree in Sociology; Degree in Translation and Interpretation and Degree in Tourism); Institute of Educational Sciences (Degree in Education Sciences)
Courses taught in English
Some film courses are taught in English.
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Academic Notes
Recommended fields of study include cinema, video and communications multimedia, physical education and sport science, culture an communication science, psychology, and law.
Language Notes
Non-native Portuguese speakers must have one of the following linguistic backgrounds to apply for study at Lusofona:
1. A minimum of 4 semesters of university-level Portuguese or the equivalent must be completed prior to program.
2. A combined minimum of 4 semesters of university-level Portuguese and Spanish or the equivalent must be completed prior to the program.
3. A minimum of 5 or more semesters of university-level Spanish or the equivalent must be completed prior to the program
Portuguese language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the Academic Year and Semester
A 2-week pre-session, intensive Portuguese language course is offered before fall (SM1) semester and spring (sm2) semester.
For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP Portuguese Language Advising Guide for US Students
ISEP Portuguese Language Advising Guide for I-to-I Students
Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
Program Dates
First semester runs from October through February and second semesrer goes from March until July.
Housing and Meals
Students stay in university dorms and dine in on-campus cafeterias.
Profile
Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias is the biggest private university in Lisbon. The name comes from the word Lusofonia, which names all the Portuguese speaking countries and their common linguistic and cultural background. It is a university where cultures and nationalities come together. The University assumes itself as the leading institution responsible for the development of these physical and cultural spacesof the Portuguese-speaking world of 250 million inhabitants believes that the best way one can become a better individual is through education. The atmosphere at Universidade Lusófona is safe, friendly and informal and our student's benefit from small class size.
Location
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and lies on the north bank of the Tagus Estuary, on the European Atlantic coast. It is the westernmost city in continental Europe. The city lies more or less in the center of the country, approximately 300 km from the Algarve in the south and 400 km from the northern border with Spain. Lisbon offers a wide variety of options to the visitor, including beaches, countryside, mountains and areas of historical interest only a few kilometres away from the city centre. Approximately 600,000 people live in Lisbon. However, if one includes the various satellite towns, the population of Greater Lisbon rises to approximately 2.1 million people.
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