Department of Psychology
University of Lisbon (Portugal)
General information: The capital of Portugal is home to more than half a million people. The city is located at the mouth of the Tagus River on the Atlantic coast, with a short bus / train ride to the surrounding sandy beaches are easily accessible. In addition to numerous cultural offerings and impressive buildings, Lisbon also has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine - especially famous are the Pastéis de Nata, small puff pastries with custard filling. Lisbon is also home to the world's largest seawater aquarium, the Océanario de Lisboa. The state-run Universidade de Lisboa is Portugal's largest university, with about 50,000 students. More than 400 different courses of study are offered at eight faculties.
Study programs and specializations: In addition to a general bachelor's degree, numerous different master's degrees are offered in Clinical and Health Psychology, Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychopathology - Prevention and Intervention, Educational Psychology and Counseling, Cognitive Social Psychology, Personnel, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Emergency Psychology, Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, and Cognitive Science.
Study schedule: the winter semester begins in early/mid-September and ends in early February. The summer semester runs from mid-February to the end of July. Examinations take place at the end of each semester.
Other Information: Free language courses in Portuguese are offered for Erasmus students. A study guide for international students summarizes important information about studying in Lisbon.
Erasmus Code: P LISBOA109
Available places/duration: 2 places á 10 months (BSc, MSc, PhD)
Teaching language/Language level: Portuguese B2 --> Proof of at least Portuguese A2 is required!!!
Coordination / International Office
Institutional Coordinator
Prof. Eduardo Pereira
Central Office (Rectorate)
Tel.: +351 210 113 482 / +351 210 170 196
E-Mail: erasmus@ulisboa.pt
Department of Psychology
Departmental Coordinator
Prof. Ana Isabel Saraiva
Tel.: +351 217 943 859
E-Mail: erasmus.i@fp.ul.pt
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