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Education System Overview
In the 2019-2020 academic year, 528 U.S. students studied abroad for academic credit in Portugal, a figure that's more than doubled since 2012.
Academic year: September – July
Major school holidays/break:
- Mid-December – early January
- Carnival: March 3, 4, and 5
- 1 week in April
- Summer Break: August – September
Major exam period: September, February and July
Structure of the University System
Years of study required to earn a bachelor's degree: 3 years
Language of instruction in universities: Portuguese and English
Degrees offered: Certificate, Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate