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Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)
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On exchange in Brazil
The land of Carnival, Soccer, Capoeira, Bossa Nova, the Amazon Rainforest, beautiful beaches and Caipirinhas!
Costs
- Living: ± 52% lower than in Belgium
- Rent: ± 62% lower than in Belgium
- More info here.
Did you know?
The world’s best beach – according to TripAdvisor – is Baia do Sancho, in Brazil. It is found in the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, just over an hour by air from Natal.
Building a just and democratic society and guaranteeing quality of life
The Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) has its main campus located in Florianópolis, capital of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Founded on 18 December 1960 with the goal of promoting teaching, research and outreach, UFSC delivers free and public education and is placed among the best universities in Brazil and in Latin America.
UFSC’s mission is to produce,
systematize, and socialize philosophical, scientific, artistic, and
technological knowledge, broadening and deepening students’ education
for the professional practice, critical thinking, and national and
international solidarity with a view to building a just and democratic
society and also guaranteeing quality of life.
UFSC’s achievements are seen as reference in Brazil and abroad and its internationalization process includes cooperation agreements with educational institutions all over the world. Currently, there are more than 300 partnerships with countries in all parts of the globe.
Partner and city information
Florianópolis, also known by its nickname Floripa, has the 3rd highest Human Development Index score in Brazil. It offers the comfort of a developed urban center while maintaining its intimate contact with nature. Sea, hillside and more than 40 beaches are all nesteld in a breathtaking landscape.
More information on UFSC can be found on the website of UFSC, or in the brochure below.
Semester dates
- First semester: February to July
- Second semester: August to December.
IMPORTANT: UFSC is a destination with an early start!
Practical information
- UFSC is a destination with an early start!
- Exchanges to UFSC are possible for students from different master's programmes.
- Approved courses from previous academic years.
Accommodation
UFSC cannot guarantee accomodation, but the international office, SINTER, can help you in finding accommodation.
Student Experiences
You can read the evaluations and testimonials from students who have been to UFSC before you to get inspired!
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