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Universidade do Estado De Santa Catarina

Country:

Brazil

City:

Florianopolis

Sessions:

Semester/Year

Eligibility:

2.50 GPA or higher

Languages:

English, Portuguese

Current Conditions:
Fair, 66 F

Forecast:
Fri - Partly Cloudy. High: 80 Low: 63
Sat - Mostly Sunny. High: 68 Low: 58
Sun - AM Showers. High: 71 Low: 54
Mon - Partly Cloudy. High: 66 Low: 59
Tue - Showers. High: 69 Low: 58

Distance to Cedar Falls: 5597 miles

Introduction

Program City

Florianopolis is the island capital of Santa Catarina. With over 40 beaches, innumerable parks and natural reserves, this city serves as an enchanting, busy, and touristic place to study. The excellent night life is balanced by historical beauty and natural surroundings.

Institution

No proficiency certificate is required. However, students must have a good knowledge in the Portuguese language to follow regular classes. The university has no programs/courses taught in English, but some professors offer part of their classes in English. The College of Education Science offers Portuguese classes for exchange students without any tuition fees. All majors at UDESC are available to exchange students.

Faculty Leader

Academic Program

Administration (BS)

Public Administration (BS)

Agronomy

Architecture and Urbanism

Visual Arts (BA)

Library - Information Management (BS)

Computer Science (BS)

Economics (BS)

Accounting Science (BS)

Design - Qualification in Graphic Design (Bachelor)

Design - Qualification in Industrial Design (BS)

Physical Education (Undergraduate)

Physical Education (BS)

Nursing - Emphasis on Public Health

Environmental Engineering

Civil Engineering

Fisheries Engineering (BS)

Food Engineering

Production Engineering and Systems

Electrical Engineering

Forestry

Mechanical Engineering

Physics (Bachelor)

Physical Therapy (BS)

Geography (BA and BS)

History (BA and BS)

Mathematics (BA)

Veterinary Medicine

Fashion - Qualification in Fashion Design (Bachelor)

Music - Piano (BA)

Music - Guitar (BS)

Music - Violin and Viola (BS)

Music - Cello (BS)

Music (BA)

Education (Degree)

Chemistry (BA)

Information Systems (BS) - CEAVI

Information Systems (BS) - CEPLAN

Theatre (Graduate and Undergraduate)

Technology Assessment and Systems Development

Mechanical Technology - Industrial Production Style Furniture

Animal Science - Emphasis on Sustainable Animal Production

Academic Calendar

Spring Semester: early March-mid July

Fall Semester: early August-early December

Summer Session: early May-late June

Accommodation & Meals

On-campus living is not available, but the International Cooperation Office gives support to locate other accommadation options.

Accommadation: between US$200-US$600/month.

Meals: approximately US$200/month.

Public transportation: approximately US$30/month.

Airfare: approximately US$1,000.

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