This page presents ISCTE - Lisbon University Institute
ISCTE-IUL comprises the oldest and the most prestigious Sociology Department in Portugal, hosted in the School of Sociology and Public Policy, along with the Research Centre of excellence CIES-IUL. ISCTE-IUL and the School of Sociology and Public Policy are strongly committed to family, social work and social policy education and research, accounting for more than 20 years of teaching and research in Family Social Work and Social Policy. ISCTE-IUL also was the first university to offer a Ph.D. in Social Work in Portugal.
Lisbon practicalities
ACCOMMODATION
Please view the MFAMILY guidebook (for MFAMILY students, by MFAMILY students) for information about housing in Lisbon.
VISA
The student visa requirements for studying in Portugal depend on your nationality. The rules will differ for EU/EEA nationals and non-EU/EEA nationals.
Please check with the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to find out what rules and requirements that apply to you.
COST OF LIVING
In comparison with other major European cities, Lisbon is highly affordable. You should consider some minimum basic costs per month of approximately €600 to €700.
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