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For over 70 years, the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) has been the nation’s leader in producing high-quality international study abroad and exchange programs. A non-profit, non-governmental international exchange organization, CIEE helps set and raise international education standards.

CIEE’s campus in Lisbon is located at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa (NOVA). Founded in 1977, NOVA ranks among the top universities in Portugal, renowned for its excellence in social sciences and humanities. The university offers a variety of degree programs including undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. N.U.in students will primarily take classes taught in English, however the primary language of instruction at NOVA is Portuguese. NOVA employs a student-centered teaching approach, emphasizing interactive and practical learning experiences. The average class size is around 20-30 students, ensuring personalized attention and active participation​.

Admitted students should visit their Application Status Check regarding individual eligibility for Fall 2025 N.U.in locations.

Academics Overview: Please review the N.U.in Program Academics page to learn more about course offerings, your program’s academic handbook, and academic preparation.

Course Logistics: You will learn more about the host institution’s policies and expectations during on-site orientation.

Class Schedule: Information on course offerings will be made available in April 2025. You will receive your finalized class schedule when you arrive in Portugal during student orientation.

Textbooks: Students should purchase all course textbooks (either hard copies or electronic if you prefer) before departure for Portugal, as English-language textbooks can be difficult to order in Portugal. However, you should not purchase textbooks until your courses have been confirmed by your academic advisor over the summer. If you need a calculator, double-check the specifications with your course instructor, so you select the correct model.

Grading Scale: To learn more about the grading scale, please refer to the Academic Handbook for this program.

Academic Resources Abroad

Tutoring and additional support is available to you, but you must take the initiative to seek out these resources. You may speak to your lecturer or an N.U.in staff member to discuss any academic issues that you may be having. The following resources are available to you through CIEE:

  • Academic mentoring through one-on-one sessions.
  • All faculty hold regular office hours (listed on each syllabus) and are also available by appointment to meet with you to provide additional support.
  • You can seek group-based assistance for certain classes. Please discuss this service during your on-site Orientation.
  • For writing, you may receive individual support by visiting the instructor and/or the Academic Writing Tutor for the “Academic Writing” course. Both are available to meet with you to provide support with drafting, revising, and final editing of writing assignments.
  • In addition to Northeastern academic support, you will have a CIEE Academic Resource Advisor available to help you throughout the semester.

Northeastern Peer Tutoring on Knack: Northeastern has partnered with Knack, a leading peer tutoring platform, to offer free peer tutoring to all Northeastern undergraduate students across its global network. All Northeastern peer tutors on the Knack platform are successful current upper-class undergraduate students, and a number of them are N.U.in alumni. You can request a peer tutor for your courses on Knack by searching for the NU equivalent course title and/or course code. For questions about Northeastern Peer Tutoring on Knack, please reach out at [email protected].

Learning Disabilities

If you require accommodations during your time in N.U.in Portugal, you must apply directly through both CIEE and Disability Access Services at Northeastern University. Information on applying for accommodations through CIEE will be made available in the N.U.in pre-departure process over the summer. Students should also speak to their professors individually to alert them of any approved accommodations.

If you have any specific questions about the accommodations process overall, please reach out to the Disability Access Services.