MISTI Portugal

• General Requirements:
  • GPA 4.0 or better
  • One recommendation letter
  • Relevant experience (UROPs, internships, etc.)
• Undergraduates:
  • Portuguese II or equivalent proficiency
  • One class on Portuguese culture, history or society is recommended
• Graduate students:
  • No language requirement; knowledge of Portuguese preferred  
  • Culture class recommended
• Check out the MIT Global Languages website for course availability and offerings
• Eligibility: Open to MIT undergrads, graduating seniors and graduate students in all disciplines that meet program requirements.

Accepted students will receive a basic living stipend for airfare, food, and accommodation.

• Complete the MISTI Launchpad Application – December 1
• Interview with Country Program Manager – October to February (as soon as MISTI Launchpad Application is complete)
• Commit to MISTI Portugal Program – By February 1
• Once approved, complete the County-Specific Application – Deadline set by MISTI Portugal Manager. Country Program Manager begins to explore potential hosts once complete.
• Internship matching process – January to March
• Mandatory Pre-Departure Sessions – Late March to early May

How to Apply

Once matched with a host, students must attend MISTI prep & training sessions and a checkout meeting with the program manager. The mandatory training sessions will address topics in Portuguese culture and society, as well as practical information about living in Portugal, and will be held during the spring semester. There will also be some materials and resources to review on Canvas.