The undergraduate course in Portuguese Studies is an educational proposal open to the dynamics of the contemporary world. It is composed of five major scientific areas: Linguistic Studies, Foreign Languages, Literary Studies, Classical Studies and Cultural Studies. Some distinctive marks: openness to the Lusophone and universal literary space; the study of Europe's cultural identity; approach to new cultural horizons and technological applications; option for a consistent comparative perspective in the various areas.

A major in Portuguese combines the study of language with literature, culture, and linguistics in a diverse community of teachers, scholars, and students.