Tuition and Fees

FLAD is a private Portuguese non-profit foundation. This means that SiPN was created with a true non-profit spirit, which is why our program fees are much lower than other programs in Western Europe.

Below you can find SiPN’s program standard prices. Please consult with your school to understand how billing should be handled. Read more in the “Billing Information” section.

 

Tuition and Fees Breakdown for 2025/2026

* These prices are updated for Summer and Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.

Total
$15,950
$30,000

Charges

Semester

Year

Comprehensive Tuition Fee (up to 30 ECTS)
$10,750
$19,100
Course instruction included included
Program-integrated study tours (three per semester) included included
Use of campus facilities (incl. library and computer labs) included included
Subsidized meals on campus included included
Final grade report and permanent academic records included included
Academic counseling and support included included
General administration of educational services included included
Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee (*)
$5,700
$10,900

Rooms fully furnished:

Each student will have access to a studio room (small kitchen + room + bathroom)

included included
Cleaning services at the residence included included
On-site Laundry/cooking facilities and/or allowance included included
Monthly Transport Pass for Lisbon Metropolitan area NOT included NOT included
Transportation Card for Orientation Week (Limited rides on Bus, Metro, Tram, Train) included included
Welcome and Farewell Events included included
Group pickup at the airport on Arrival Day included included
Health & Travel Insurance* included included
Extra Civil Liability Insurance (2 million euros total, 1 million per occurrence) included included
Administration of housing and student affairs activities included included
24-hour emergency contact included included
SiPN Orientation Week services and tours included included
Total $3555 – $6455 $4130 – $8910
Estimated Additional Expenses Semester Year
Schengen Student Visa + required FBI criminal background check (subject to change) $120- $170 $120 – 170$
Shipping of documents for VISA purposes 0-$100 0 – $100
International Airfaire $800 – $1500 $800 – $1500
Personal expenses (depending on how much you travel on breaks) $2000 – $4000 $4000 – $6000
Meals $600 – $800 $800 – $1200
Cell phone top-up charges required per month, allows free texts/calls in network $20/mo $20/mo
Books and supplies $75 $130

Summer 2025 Pricing

Summer program fees at SiPN are modular and based on the total number of credits.

Our summer program calendar consists of two flexible modules of 4-weeks each: June Session and July Session.

Students can attend one or both sessions, choosing a max of two courses, one of them being Portuguese Language.

 

1 session 2 sessions
1 course $3800 $7200*
2 courses $4800* $9200
Portuguese Language only $3800 $6000

*Students choosing this combo will benefit from $400 discount

Portuguese Language Course Package

Special price applicable to students taking exclusively Portuguese Language Classes during two sessions (June AND July) will have a special fee of $6000*.

*Includes same amenities 

Summer Price Breakdown (for each 4-week session)

Total Cost
$3800.00
$5200.00
Charges 1 course  2 courses
Summer Comprehensive Tuition Fee $1900* $3550*
Course instruction included included
Program-integrated study tours (2 Day Trips per session) included included
Course-integrated activities and entrance fees included included
Use of campus facilities (incl. library and computer labs) included included
Access to subsidized meals on campus included included
Final grade report and permanent academic records included included
Academic counseling and support included included
Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee $1900* $1650*
Rooms fully furnished: Each student will have access to a studio room (small kitchen + room + bathroom) included included
Monthly Transport Pass for Lisbon (unlimited for buses, metro, trains and trolleys)  NOT included* NOT included*
Transportation Card for Orientation Week (limited rides for buses, metro, train) included included
Group pickup at the airport on Arrival Day included included
Program Orientation Day: Info session + Group Meal + Activity included included
Welcome and Farewell events included included
24-hour emergency contact included included
Health & Travel Insurance included included
Extra Civil Liability Insurance (2 million EUR total, 1 million per occurrence) included included

*Note: Students staying for both sessions are eligible for the full monthly Lisbon transportation pass. 

Summer Price Estimated Expenses (for each 4-week session)

Total (per month) add your airfare $950 $950
EXPENSE June July
Schengen Student Visa + required FBI criminal background check Not needed if staying in Portugal less than 90 days total
Valid US Passport see pricing on State Dept.
International airfaire R/T $1.200 – $1.600
Personal expenses (depending on how much you travel on breaks) $500 $500
Meals/per month $400 $400
Outside network cell phone minutes per your use per your use
Cell phone top-up charges are required per month, allows free texts/calls in the network $12/mo $12/mo
Total (per month) add your airfare $950 $950

Summer Internship & Research Programs

SiPN’s internship program is only open to students at U.S. schools who have a signed partnership with us.

Credit/no credit options for our 8-week summer experience and their respective costs are best discussed with your study abroad office. If your school does not have a signed partnership with SiPN and you think it should, then please ask your study abroad office to contact us.

*Student Travel and Health Insurance

ALL SiPN students are covered by AON Travel and Health Insurance policy that is tailor-made for students studying abroad. It provides coverage for everything from a stolen laptop, to lost luggage, to dental, emergency, and routine medical coverage.

Opt-out SiPN Housing

Students who opt out of SiPN’s housing will still be charged a portion of the Housing & Student Affairs fee.

Summer: we will deduct from your final invoice $1000 per session.

Semesters: we will deduct from your final invoice $ 3750

Students who wish to opt out of SiPN’s housing must communicate with the program by email during their application process and before their acceptance into the program.

Rebates

We want our students to experience SiPN and Portugal as much as possible so we have created an incentive for students who would like to combine more than one SiPN session.  (e.g. a semester plus a summer program).

Sign up for more than one SiPN edition and you will be entitled to an automatic reduction of the Comprehensive Tuition Fee. If the student’s decision to stay for another session is communicated during their stay, then it will be reflected on the invoice that regards the subsequent SiPN edition, in the following amounts: 

Rebates’ combination USD
One semester, fall or spring, plus one summer course $250
One semester, fall or spring, plus two summer courses $400
Two semesters  $1000

Payment Policy (Semester & Summer Programs)

All students are required to pay their program deposit as part of their Full SiPN Application. Students who do not submit their deposit with their application will not be considered for admission to the program until said deposit is paid.

The Program’s Invoice will be sent up to 30 days after the application deadline for each term and students are expected to pay in full by the following dates(*):

Spring semester: Total payment due by Dec 1

Summer Programs: Total payment due by April 15

Fall semester: Total payment due by May 1 

(*) Except for students with financial aid pending – these students must submit a signed Proof of Aid Verification Form (PAVF) as part of their application package.

Cancelation & Refunds Policy (Semester & Summer Programs)

The SiPN Refund Policy for program cancellation is as follows: 

  • In the event of a cancelation by the student, the program deposit will not be reimbursed.
  • If a student withdraws from the program anytime between the application deadline date and the final payment due date, there is no financial penalty, except for the non-refundable program deposit.
  • If a student withdraws between 60-35 days prior to the arrival day as specified for the term of attendance, SiPN Office will refund 50% of the total program cost, except the deposit.
  • If a student withdraws 35 days prior to the arrival date specified for the term of attendance, no refund will be issued.

(*) SiPN’s cancellation and refund policy during the program

Force Majeure Situations & Refunds

During a pandemic or other force majeure situations, SiPN and/or your home university may choose to cancel study abroad-related initiatives or recall students back home on or after the program starting date. In that case, SiPN will proportionally refund students for “SiPN’s Comprehensive Housing and Student Affairs fee.” The “Comprehensive SiPN Tuition Fee” will not be reimbursed if SiPN’s partner universities in Portugal provide SiPN students with all the means to carry on with their academic programming via online platforms and assessments.

Payment Policy (Faculty-Led & Hybrid Programs)

  • A program contract must be signed between SiPN and Partner School, based on the budget and itinerary agreed by the parties. This contract must be signed within 30 days after the budget approval.
  • Once the SiPN Partner school informs SiPN about their final recruitment, the school will be invoiced, and is expected to pay the total program amount within 30 days.

Cancelation Policy (Faculty-Led & Hybrid Programs)

  • In the event of a Program Cancelation (after the payment has been made), SiPN will work with the Partner School to refund all the fees except those that are not recoverable by the SiPN Office.
  • In the event of a student withdrawal between 50-35 days prior to the arrival date, SiPN will refund the partner school with 50% of the Program Fee per student.
  • In the event of a student withdrawal less than 35 days prior to the arrival date, or after the Arrival Day, no refund will be issued