Location:

Coimbra, Portugal

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester

Program Overview

Program Description:

This program 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. Coimbra features many exquisite cathedrals, monasteries, parks, and gardens. The city is famous for its twisting streets, terraced houses, and fado music. With a population of approximately 100,000, Coimbra provides both an intimate and a stimulating environment in which to live and study.

The University of Coimbra was recently inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage list. Coimbra offers an outstanding example of an integrated university city with a specific urban typology as well as its own ceremonial and cultural traditions that have been kept alive through the ages. 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.

Coimbra is located in Portugal's Costa de Prate, "Silver Coast", which offers a variety of beautiful beaches, charming towns, unspoiled villages, monuments, temples, castles, palaces, and museums. Students will have an opportunity to study and live in a wonderful location with great historical depth. Additionally, two excursions around Portugal are included in the price.

Setting Description:

Coimbra features many exquisite cathedrals, monasteries, parks, and gardens. The city is famous for its twisting streets, terraced houses and fado music. With a population of approximately 100,000, Coimbra provides both an intimate and a stimulating environment in which to live and study.

Cost:

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