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Study in Portugal Network

View of Lisbon at sunset from terraced gardens overlooking the city.

  As of August 15th, 2025, you are required to attend an in-person visa appointment. Wisconsin is in the Washington DC consular jurisdiction; therefore, you will need to travel to Washington DC for your visa appointment prior to studying abroad.

Portugal, Lisbon

Limited Capacity: This program can accept a limited number of students. There will be more qualified applicants than available spots. Because you may have only one application open per term, you should list up to three alternative WSB programs in your application in case you are not accepted to this program. Click here and scroll down to "Review" to learn about how Global Programs evaluates applications.

Study in Portugal Network (SiPN) is a specialized study abroad provider based in Lisbon, Portugal which is managed by the non-profit Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD).

SiPN offers semester, and full-year study abroad programs in the vibrant city of Lisbon. SiPN’s privileged relationship with Portuguese Universities and governmental and private entities allows you to study at top-notch universities within the consortium.  As a multi-university consortium, the Wisconsin School of Business has narrowed it down to two from which you will choose only one, based on the courses you need and the courses offered: the Universidade de Lisboa - Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão (ISEG) or Instituto Universitario de Lisboa (ISCTE).  In order to provide students with a truly immersive academic experience, you will take courses that are open to all students at the host university.  Therefore, your classmates will be from Portugal and from all around the world.

SiPN gives students the flexibility to enroll in courses in Portuguese, English, or a combination of the two.

SiPN is very affordable due to SiPN’s association with one of Portugal’s most prominent foundations, The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD). Your program fee includes tuition, lodging, cultural activities, city and country tours, public transportation passes, travel, and health insurance, and constant support from SiPN team members. SiPN's goal is to help you live and study abroad in Portugal and experience all this country has to offer.

You will be working closely with both WSB and SiPN on this program.  You can access SiPN's website to learn more about aademics, housing, excursions, activities and location.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to providing quality study abroad and domestic study away programs for every UW-Madison student. We work strategically to identify, address, and remove barriers that may prevent participation and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students. Our staff actively engages with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and prioritizes the continuous development of our knowledge and cultural competence. We also recognize the importance of increasing access to study abroad for historically underrepresented student populations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion so that every student can engage with and understand their identity through a new lens and continue to develop and make progress on their personal, professional, and academic goals.

Sustainability

We recognize that the future of study abroad, domestic study away, and international internship programming requires a Commitment to Sustainability. We are devoted to examining, developing, and improving sustainability in all our endeavors, aligning with campus priorities and following through with UW-Madison's climate action and Resilience Commitment. Join our efforts and learn more about how to study abroad sustainably.

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Eligibility

  • Preference is given to admitted Business, Certificate in Business, and Certificate in Entrepreneurship students.  This program is not intended for Portuguese majors.
  • If you do not meet the eligibility requirements at the time you apply, justify why you are qualified for this program in your application.  We will consider whether you have a realistic chance to meet the requirements in time for you to participate in the program.
  • 2.75 cumulative GPA
  • Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • At the time of participation, students must have completed two semesters at a US college or university.
  • Open to UW-Madison degree-seeking students only
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing
  • At the time of application and the semester prior to participation, UW-Madison students must be currently enrolled. Transfer Students to UW-Madison need to be currently enrolled at their home institution

Advising Location

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Program Structure

Exchange & Direct Enroll

Subjects

Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Language

Classroom Language

English, Portuguese

Housing

Apartments

Program Duration

Fall: late August - late December

Spring: late January - late May

Application Deadline(s)

Fall 2026-27 2/27/2026 Cost Details
Spring 2026-27 2/27/2026 Cost Details

Future durations will be posted at a later date.

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On this program you will study at either the University of Lisbon (ULisboa) - Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão (ISEG) or at Instituto Universitario de Lisboa (ISCTE).  Consult with SiPN if you are interested in taking courses with FLUL offered through ULisboa.

The deciding factor will be when examining the course oferring at each university and what you need or want to take.

  • You must enroll in the equivalent of 12-15 credits at UW-Madison
  • Taking Portuguese is recommended but not required.
  • You will receive grades that factor into your GPA at UW-Madison (like all WSB programs)
  • Courses worth 6 ECTS or more will satisfy WSB degree requirements

Program Web Pages

SiPN

Foreign Courses

Instituto Universitario de Lisboa - ISCTE University of Lisbon

Course Equivalents

Use the links below to see a list of courses that past students have taken on this program and the UW equivalents. Note: This list only includes pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of courses, departments or equivalents. Courses may not be available the semester you are abroad. You will receive instructions on the course equivalent process after acceptance. View Course Equivalents