ACADEMICS
Academics
Academic life is of utmost importance. VIA has partnered with several accredited academic institutions that provide both in-person to online classes. All programs enable VIA students to earn a college degree while they pursue their European footballing dreams. VIA has partnered with the following education institutions:
- Rio Maior School of Sport Sciences (Escola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior)
- DUET/ University of Southern New Hampshire
- Laurel Springs Academy
Rio Maior School of Sport Sciences (Escola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior)
VIA has partnered with the Sports Science School of Rio Maior, ESDRM (Escola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior), a fully accredited, award-winning, Public University that is part of the Polytechnic Institute of Santarém. The University produces, applies, and disseminates knowledge, within the scope of sports sciences and provides training based on solid scientific, technological and pedagogical knowledge.
Rio Maior Sports University offers six undergraduate programs, two master’s degree programs, and short-term programs in the following disciplines: Sports Psychology, Sports Coaching, Fitness and Health, Outdoor Sports, Nature Tourism, Physical Activity and Special Populations, and Sports Psychology, to mention a few.
DUET/ University of Southern New Hampshire
- Accredited Bachelor’s and Associates degrees from a private university.
- Project-based online curriculum with practical, real-world assignments
- Support with enrollment, academics, and career to help players maximize their time
- Exclusive access to SNHU’s online project-based curriculum
- Players do coursework on their on time