Meeting Welcome Session for International Students from CPLP Countries | 2026/27

Description

This welcome session aims to promote the academic, cultural and social integration of international students from the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) and non-European countries who are beginning their studies at Universidade Lusófona across all three study cycles. The session will introduce students to our academic community, the services available and university life.

Programme

Opening Session

• Professor Isabel Babo – Vice-Rector for Internationalisation, Cooperation and Citizenship
• Dr Sandra Rocha – Director of the Lusófona International Office (LIO)
• Academic Mobility Coordinators from the University's Academic Units

Presentations

• Association of Portuguese Language Universities (AULP) – Introduction to the association and its scholarship programmes, presented by AULP representatives.
• Study and Research in Lisbon Programme
• Local Support Centre for Migrant Integration (CLAIM) – Presentation by Professor Hélia Bracon, Coordinator of CLAIM CUL at Universidade Lusófona.

Networking and Social Gathering