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SIT Study Abroad Portugal: Sustainability and Environmental Justice (Outgoing Program)
  • Locations: Lisbon, Portugal
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2026 10/01/2025
01/01/2026 01/27/2026 05/11/2026
Fall 2026 04/03/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Indicates that deadline has passed
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Eligibility: 02 - Sophomore, 03 - Junior, 04 - Senior Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5
Housing Options: Guest House, Homestay, Hostel/Hotel Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Field Work/Study, Study Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Area of Study: Anthropology, Education, Environmental Science, European Studies, Foresty, Gender Studies, Geography, Global Studies, Government, History, Human Rights, Independent Study, International Affairs, Law, Philosophy, Political Science, Politics, Portuguese, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, Sociology, Women's Studies Language of Instruction: English
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type (DIR, EX): Direct
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad Portugal: Sustainability and Environmental Justice

Learn how Portugal’s approach to sustainability and social equity challenges the core principles of mainstream economic theory.
 

WHY STUDY SUSTAINABILITY IN PORTUGAL?
Live in the European Green Capital for 2020: Lisbon, a city addressing carbon emissions and the impact of mass tourism through renewable energy technologies and social projects. Here, you’ll discover how Portugal’s approach to sustainability and social equity challenges the core principles of economic orthodoxy. You will gain firsthand experience learning about food waste and environmental education by volunteering with NGO´s such as Refood, Movimento ALP, and Banco de Bens Doados. On excursions to the Azores Islands, the coastal city Porto, and Spain’s stunning Extremadura region, you’ll compare conservation projects, sustainable agriculture production, resource management, and environmental good practice.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.

 

MONEY MATTERS

SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.  

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.  

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