Do you want to study abroad in a friendly and sunny atmosphere, but also enjoy a cost of living that suits your budget? Then Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, is for you! A young and dynamic city where people live a lot outdoors, where you can enjoy generous sunshine all year round, very affordable city center accommodation, prestigious universities, and an extraordinary sense of celebration.
Sun almost all year round
The main advantage of Lisbon is that the temperatures are pleasant all year round and you can spend a lot of time outdoors and enjoy a summer atmosphere throughout your student stay without breaking the bank. There are many free or inexpensive activities to enjoy with friends: from panoramic terraces (Miradors) where you can sip a mojito for 3 euros, to small restaurants for less than 6 euros per meal, to open-air discos, Lisbon has the right arguments to seduce all students. The atmosphere is very cosmopolitan and you can really meet great people there throughout the school year.
Housing and transport accessible to all
Another advantage of Lisbon is the very moderate cost of living: you can generally find a comfortable room in the city center for around 250 euros and shared accommodation is very easy to find for an even lower cost. This ease of accommodation is appreciated by many students, as is the very low cost of public transport: a monthly transport card costs 25 euros. The train is also cheap, so you can take advantage of your weekends to explore the country: Porto, but also Coimbra, Guarda, etc.
The savings made thanks to these low prices allow you to fully enjoy all the many delights offered by the Portuguese capital: restaurants, sports facilities, museums and nightclubs...
Renowned universities and a very special sense of celebration
But Lisbon is also a network of recognized universities that provide quality multidisciplinary training (finance, economics, IT, new media, etc.) and allow students to refine their knowledge without worrying about the rest of their studies. Universities are generally welcoming to foreign students and integration is quite easy because the Portuguese have a sense of service and hospitality.
Finally, what completes Lisbon's reputation among foreign students: the very festive and very young character of the city. The student population represents a quarter of the city's population, which at nightfall becomes electrified and offers all sorts of options for students looking to have fun. The Bairro Alto district and its cobbled streets will seduce Mojito and Caipirinha lovers, the LX Factory district will enchant fans of alternative culture while the Afalma district will make all fado lovers cry. In Lisbon, the options for having fun are numerous and varied, and this eclecticism is also a particularity of the Portuguese capital.
