Bachelor of Portuguese at The University of Iowa

    Bachelor of Portuguese at The University of Iowa

    Bachelor of Portuguese at The University of Iowa

    The Portuguese is a Bachelor degree offered by The University of Iowa at its main campus in Iowa City , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from May 15, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Portuguese

    More than 230 million people speak Portuguese, making it the sixth most widely spoken language in the world. It is the third most spoken language in the Western Hemisphere (after English and Spanish) and the most spoken language in the Southern Hemisphere. An estimated 1.3 million Portuguese-speakers live in the United States, and Brazil-where Portuguese is the official language-has the fifth largest economy in the world.

    As a result, a major in Portuguese can help students find careers in many settings, such as international business, government, travel, or communications-fields in which knowledge of a world language and of world cultures may be essential.

    Students interested in this major need to meet the requirements for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

    Disciplines

    College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Portuguese at The University of Iowa

    Entry Requirements

    Name of final diploma/certificate:
    Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)

    Minimum average overall grade requirement on core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, language, and social science courses (grade is comparable to U.S. grade of a B or 3.0 GPA):
    70/100%

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Portuguese

    Careers and Outcomes

    Iowa graduates have a 95 percent job/grad school placement rate within six months of graduation. Our Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs. 

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Portuguese at The University of Iowa

    Application Fee 80

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Portuguese at The University of Iowa

    1. Submit your application.

      You can apply through the University of Iowa application or the Common Application (fall session only). We make admission decisions on a rolling basis beginning October 1 (International Application deadlines vary depending on your area of study).

    2. Pay the application fee.

      The $80 application fee is non-refundable. No application fee waivers are available unless you will be graduating from a high school inside the U.S.

    3. Upload your academic records.

      Within your Admissions Profile in MyUI, upload copies of all required official transcripts from every secondary school (high school), college, university, technical/vocational institute, or professional institution you have attended.

      Examine the Country Specific Admissions Requirement List to learn more about the required credentials and minimum academic standards needed for Admissions. Iowa offers college credit for a variety of exams.

    4. Meet our English Proficiency Requirement.

      See details of our English Proficiency Requirements. If applicable, have the testing agency send us your TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score.

    5. Have your ACT or SAT scores sent by the testing agency.

      Our institution code is 1356 for the ACT; 6681 for the SAT.

      ACT or SAT is required if:​
      • You plan to use ACT/SAT to meet the English Proficiency Requirement
      • You plan to apply for scholarships (some awards require an ACT or SAT score)
         
    Bachelor of Portuguese at The University of Iowa
    The University of Iowa
    The University of Iowa
    United States of America

    United States of America, Iowa City

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