The city of Lisbon and surrounding regions of Portugal are simply breath-taking.
James Austin Wood, University of Virginia
Session 1: Applications open
Management Consulting in Lisbon.
A 6-week summer abroad program. Learn the consulting + AI toolkit from industry professionals, apply your skills in a Lisbon-based internship, and spend your summer in one of the world's best cities.
2-week consulting + AI bootcamp.
4-week immersive internship.
Discover a new city.
Session 1:
May 16 - June 26
*Classes are limited to
30 students per cohort
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Program overview
How the program works.
A combination of learning from professionals, applying your skills in an internship, and exploring a new city.
Weeks 1 - 2
Develop consulting + AI skills.
An immersive summer study abroad bootcamp that teaches you core consulting strategy frameworks, market analysis, and client communication - while showing you how consultants are using AI tools to accelerate research, sharpen insights, and deliver more compelling client recommendations.
Learn from the best teachers.
Live class capped at 30 students.
Continuous support by TAs.
Weeks 3 - 6
Intern at a global company.
Partner with a Lisbon-based company to tackle a live business challenge, from market entry to growth strategy.
Client project ownership.
Weekly mentor guidance.
Resume ready deliverables.
For the summer
Explore a new country.
When you aren't in class or interning you can spend your time discovering a new culture, planning adventures and making friends.
Curated group excursions.
iX Staff to guide you around city.
24/7 ground support.
Student Life
Where you will live for the summer.
Rated one of the safest cities in the world, Lisbon is where old-world charm meets modern innovation. Where Europe’s history meets Atlantic beaches and a thriving startup scene. Your next chapter starts here.
Lisbon is so walkable… I can get anywhere without needing a car.
Emily McGill, Management Consulting
The food is incredible… I could eat pastéis de nata every day.
Sophia Ramos, Management Consulting
What you'll experience
A jam packed schedule.
We want you to make the most of your summer. Our team curates experiences across culture, adventure, nature and career to make sure you maximize your abroad experience.
Explore the enchanting Sintra.
Explore fairytale palaces, lush gardens, and mountain views.
Surfing lessons at Carcavelos.
Ride the Atlantic waves on Lisbon’s famous golden beach.
Boat trip under the Ponte 25 de Abril.
Sail along the Tagus River and take in Lisbon’s skyline.
Lisbon food tour in downtown.
Taste pastéis de nata, fresh seafood, and other local delights.
Kick off your journey at the welcome event.
Meet new friends and feel the energy of what’s ahead.
Explore Alfama’s historic streets.
Get lost in winding alleys filled with colorful tiles, and charm.
Celebrate together at the final event.
End your experience on a high with food, music, and memories.
Schedule
What does a typical week look like?
Typical weekday.
7:00 AM
Pastéis de nata café run.
8:00 AM
Class time.
10:00 PM
Office hours with TA.
12:00 PM
Lunch with classmates.
2:00 PM
Homework or team project work.
3:30 PM
Urban run club.
7:00 PM
Dinner & social time.
Typical weekend.
6:30 AM
Sunrise walk along the Tagus River.
10:00 AM
Day trip to Sintra.
1:00 PM
Afternoon beach trip.
4:00 PM
Sunset drinks at a Miradouro.
7:00 PM
Dinner + nightlife in Bairro Alto.
WHO IT'S FOR
Designed for future consultants.
You don't need consulting experience yet. This program is built for undergraduates who are serious about their careers and want to spend the summer in Lisbon.
You'll leave with:
01
Consulting toolkit.
Learn industry-proven consulting and AI tools by solving real business problems.
02
Demonstrable experience.
Hands-on consulting work you can point to when you apply for jobs.
03
A summer in Lisbon
Live and work in one of the world's most beautiful cities.
04
Your network.
Meet people on the same journey and build connections that last.
Our students come from everywhere.
It doesn’t matter what you study, psychology, engineering, art history, we want people from all backgrounds. The best consultants have different perspectives.
When I saw ‘internship abroad’ in the ad, I knew it was exactly what I needed, the perfect mix of career experience and travel.
Isabel Cheng
Wellesley College
Your teaching team
Meet our Management Consulting department.
At iX, students have direct, personalized access to industry experts that teach, guide, and mentor you through your bootcamp and internship experience abroad.
Nuno Lucas
DMC
With over 20 years in business strategy and operations, Nuno has led large-scale transformation projects across Europe and South America as a former Accenture Strategy Consultant.
Margarida de Mendonça Costa
Senior Business Consultant
Margarida is a seasoned strategy and operations consultant who spent seven years at Deloitte before leading management control at Aenergy and co-founding Volta in Lisbon.
Rita Nogueira
Business Strategy Advisor
With over 10 years consulting experience across KPMG and an independent advisory firm, they now work independently developing a venture advising entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Our instructor made consulting frameworks feel approachable and practical.
Emily McGill
University of Michigan
Nuno Pedro
ITAE Business School
Former Deloitte Senior Manager, Accenture Manager, and PWC Consultant; expert in management consulting, strategy, and operations with extensive international experience.
Tommy Azcue
DreamShaper
International Business Development Manager at DreamShaper; ex-Consultant at Shaken not Stirred and Head of Student Affairs at 42 Lisboa; expert in education, social impact, and strategic planning.
João Girão
Adidas
Senior Manager at Adidas and former Accenture consultant; expert in digital strategy, transformation, and cross-sector strategic project leadership
António Santos
Axians
Associate Manager at Axians; ex-NTT DATA and Deloitte consultant; expert in digital transformation, strategy, and multi-sector business operations.
Hrydhaya Ramchunder
BITA Finance
CA(SA) and Founder-Managing Director at BITA Finance, empowering small businesses with accounting advisory, audit excellence, and financial transformation.
Raquel Malveiro
LUZI
Business analyst at LUZI; former Accenture Digital Strategy Consultant and Cluster Advisory Advisor, with expertise in strategy, innovation, and transformation.
What you'll learn
By the end of the program.
You’ll leave Management Consulting + AI Lisbon with a toolkit you can take anywhere, whether you go into consulting, finance, tech, or launch your own venture.
Resume sample.
I applied for iX to enter the job market with a strong, practical command of my field so I can minimize the learning curve, hit the ground running, and stand out as a candidate who is ready to deliver from day one.
Cody Krause
Michigan University
This program gave me something real to put on my resume and a way to apply the business skills I was learning.
Claire Hong
Yale University
The internship
Professional experience.
This isn’t busywork. You’ll be embedded with a Lisbon-based company. You'll have an internship that delivers real impact. 150 hours of hands-on work experience.
Sports & Social Impact
Benfica.
As part of one of Portugal’s largest sports institutions, Fundação Benfica has a unique platform to mobilize fans, partners and communities around social impact initiatives, leveraging the reach, emotionalconnection and visibility of the Benfica brand.
Sport Broadcasting & Digital Media
Sport TV.
Sport TV is Portugal’s leading subscription sports network, delivering live coverage, expert commentary, and analysis of top national and international events, from football to motorsports.
Executive Consulting
Boyden.
Global leader in executive search, interim management, and leadership consulting (75+ offices worldwide)
Home Services
Oscar.
The Oscar app is where users can discover more than 150 maintenance, cleaning, laundry and beauty services in cities across Portugal and Spain.
Consulting
Zertive.
Zertive is a business and technology consultancy firm that supports their clients in their strategic management, leveraging technology to achieve and improve their business objectives.
Hear from our interns
A few past internship stories.
LinkedIn posts from our alumni about their favourite transformative experiences.
Sean Gilsenan
Emory University
This past summer, I completed a consulting skills course and internship that prepared me for the upcoming recruitment cycle. Alongside my team, I interned at Sport TV, guided by industry mentors Nuno Cunha Lucas and Rute Pinto Santa Marta,...
Grace Pereira
University of Virginia
I spent this past summer in Lisbon, Portugal, where I attended the IX management consulting program. The course, led by the exceptional Nuno Pedro and João Castro, provided me with a solid foundation in management consulting...
Jack Bodell
UNC Kenan-Flagler
I am thrilled to share that I have just completed my Management Consulting internship at SPORT TV! Working abroad in Lisbon was a transformative experience where I was exposed to consulting frameworks, excel modeling, competitive...
Safety & Support
We've thought of everything, so you can focus on having an incredible experience.
Thousands of students have trusted iXperience to deliver an unforgettable study abroad experience. Our safety approach combines experienced on-the-ground staff, carefully selected accommodation, clear safety protocols, and 24/7 support - giving students the freedom to explore with confidence and parents complete peace of mind.
With decades of military and police experience, a global security network, and 24/7 on-the-ground support, your safety isn’t just a promise, it’s our proven standard.
Jakobus van Aarde
Global Operations Manager at iX
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Tuition & what's included.
Complete program fees for your Lisbon experience. iXperience offers needs-based financial aid that you can apply for during the application process.
$11,970
Tuition fee, includes a $950 non-refundable deposit.
Payment plans.
Choose the plan that suits you. Every plan includes the $950 deposit due at enrolment.
$11,970total program fee
A single up-front payment, with no interest.
$5,510per month
Deposit payment due at enrolment ($950), remaining payments spread over 2 months ($5,510 per month).
The above amount includes no interest.
$2,837.50per month
Deposit payment due at enrolment ($950), remaining payments spread over 4 months ($2,837.50 per month).
The above amount includes the 3% interest fee.
$1,928.50per month
Deposit payment due at enrolment ($950), remaining payments spread over 6 months ($1,928.50 per month)..
The above amount includes the 5% interest fee.
Whats included
Whats not included
Flights and meals. Considering where all of our students come from, and the broad spectrum of dietary requirements, your flights and food are not included in the tuition fees. Orientation will include information on where to shop, what dining options are around, and what’s affordable, local and tasty. Costs vary between our campus cities.
Extra excursions. Each of our campus cities has a host of adventures available for you and your new friends to go on. We’re happy to make recommendations and point you in the right direction, but note that additional experiences outside of the official program are for your own cost.
Extra accommodation and transfers. It will be your responsibility to cover the costs of accommodation and transportation if you choose to arrive before the confirmed arrival day, typically the Sunday before the program begins. The same applies if you decide to stay on after the program ends.
Transport to and from your internship. While most of the internships will be concentrated around the campus location, getting yourself to and from meetings will be at your own expense. We’ll brief you on transport options during orientation, and there will be info in your internship pack that you’ll receive in the first week of the program.
How To Apply
Your path to iX in four simple steps.
From choosing your program to securing your spot, the whole process takes just a few days. No lengthy forms, no guesswork.
Step 1
Choose a program that suits you.
Pick a program that fits your goals or helps you discover new career interests.
Step 2
Apply for your chosen program.
Answer a few questions so we can review your application.
Step 3
Get invited to a 1-on-1 interview.
You’ll be invited in 3 days. Interviews are 20 minutes and require no preparation.
Step 4
Secure your spot.
If accepted, you’ll access a place on the iXperience 2027 program.
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Reviews
Independent reviews in our students’ own words.
Lucy Zhang
US • 1 review
Nov 13, 2023
I recently had the incredible opportunity to join iXperience
I recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in a study abroad and internship program in Lisbon, Portugal, and the experience was nothing short of transformative. From cultural immersion to professional growth, the benefits of this program were truly remarkable...
Date of experience: May 28, 2023
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Maya Blattberg
FR • 1 review
May 28, 2022
iXperience Lisbon!
I participated in iXperience Lisbon for management consulting this past summer and found the program delivered on both the career and abroad elements. I gained experience working at an international consulting company...
Date of experience: May 28, 2022
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Annika
US • 1 review
Oct 3, 2022
iXperience Lisbon
During my time in Lisbon with iX, I was able to rapidly increase my professional maturity, improve my independence, and develop as a citizen of the world. The program consists of a two-week intensive course in your chosen subject followed by...
Date of experience: Oct 3, 2022
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