Living Abroad
A GATEWAY TO EUROPE
Study Internationally partnering with ISEP, located in Porto, Portugal, to offer unique postsecondary once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
I have met so many people from all over the world and have learned something about each of their cultures. That was the best part. Nearly every weekend I had the opportunity to travel.”
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PORTUGAL
Portugal is Europe’s West Coast. Member of the European Union since 1986, we have a rich history and a long tradition of reaching out to the world. Our finest quality has always resided in the ability to combine dreams with hard work to create new possibilities. Our strategic positioning enables us to combine influences from Europe, America and Africa to advance solutions that are more comprehensive. From the Age of Discoveries, when the Portuguese connected the globe, to present challenges, such as sustainable development, ingenious thinking is always part of the process. Furthermore, we are also a sun-kissed country which helps to enjoy life. Portugal ranks in the Very High list from the UN’s Human Development Index and is second best in the latest British Council’s Migrant Integration Policy Index. Portugal has always been a meeting point for different cultures.
LIVING IN PORTO
ISEP also means Porto. We are a brand of this modern and entrepreneurial European city, known for its beauty, booming cultural agenda and friendly environment. Porto is the second biggest city in Portugal and north-western Iberia. It was named UNESCO World Heritage in 1996, selected as European Cultural Capital in 2001 and nominated a top world destination in 2012 and the best city to travel in Europe in 2012 and 2014. The city is famous for its bridges over the Douro River, Port Wine, engineering, science and innovation, creative industries, architecture and history. Above all, the charm of its friendly and open-minded people and the excellent food makes it a special place to visit and to live in. From São João to Casa da Música, students’ parties, cinema and theatre festivals, nightlife and even football, there is always something going on. Porto is a smart city, leads urban renewal and holds some of the top Portuguese industries and research centres. It is also the main destination for international students in Portugal Studying in Porto means you will be living in Europe’s West Coast. Our strategic location and history enables us to combine influences from Europe, America, Africa and Asia. Furthermore, we are also a sun-kissed country were life can be enjoyed. Portugal joined the European Union in 1986, ranks in the Very High list from UN’s Human Development Index and holds the second place in the British Council’s Migrant Integration Policy Index. We are also one of the safest countries in the World.
CHEAP EUROPEAN TRAVEL
Lunch in Paris? You can fly just about anywhere in Europe for roughly $150. Deciding where to go is simply a question of following your dreams. It is possible to go to school and explore the world at the same time!