Universidade de Lisboa

The University of Lisbon (Portuguese: Universidade de Lisboa, also known as Universidade Clássica de Lisboa) is one of the largest universities in Portugal, with more than 45,000 students across 8 faculties. Approximately 3,000 regular students come from abroad, and more than 1,500 students participate in ERASMUS exchanges at the university each year, staying for one or two semesters.

University Homepage

Homepage of the Department of Geography

Universidade de Lisboa

Research Focus of the Department of Geography

Human Geography:

Regional Planning / Regional Research
Development Geography
Urban Geography
Social Geography

Physical Geography:

Resource Management
Risk Research / Risk Management

Teaching Focus

Tourism and Communication
Physical Geography and Environmental Management
Human Geography: Globalization, Society, and Territory
Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Planning Modelling

Information for ERASMUS Students

Number of ERASMUS Places: 1 (for 1 to 2 semesters; Bachelor's and Master's level)
Language Requirement: Portuguese B1 level (no official certificate required)
Semester Dates: Autumn Semester: Mid-September – Early February; Spring Semester: Mid-February – Mid-July
ERASMUS Application Deadlines: Autumn Semester: May; Spring Semester: November
English-Taught Courses in Geography: Not available
Homepage for ERASMUS Students
Course Catalogue
Accommodation
Experience Reports
Fact Sheet (110 KB)

Further Information