Porto Alegre, Brazil

Universidad Federal Do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), is a century-old public institution with approximately 24,000 undergraduate students. UFRGS has four campuses, and it is important to understand they are located in different sections of the city, especially when scheduling classes.

UFRGS does not have student housing for international students, however, students can find housing in apartment complexes or with a host family.

Brazilian Friend, a program developed by UFRGS, helps international students find a Brazilian student who is willing to assist them in various aspects of the exchange program. As an international student in this program, you will gain insight into Brazilian culture, have the opportunity to make friends, and be able to practice Portuguese before arriving in Brazil.

City, Country

 Porto Alegre, Brazil

Language of Instruction

 Portuguese & Portuguese for foreigners

Subjects of Study

 Business, International Relations, and Social Sciences

Eligibility & Admission

 3 semesters of college level study and intermediate level of Portugese.  Students can use the Canisius Portugese Rosetta Stone and receive tutoring at Canisius.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Two professor recommendations

Semester Available

 Fall & Spring

Credits Earned/ Term

 15

Application Deadline

 Fall Semester - March 1

Spring Semester - October 1

Program Dates

Fall Semester
Arrival: Approx. July 29, 2013
Program Dates: Approx. August 5 – December 20, 2013

Spring Semester
Spring 2014 Dates:
Arrival: Approx. March 3, 2014
Program Dates: Approx. March 10 – July 19, 2014

Program Costs

Fee (to be paid to Canisius):

Canisius tuition (approx. $15,990), study abroad fee ($500) and mandatory health insurance (approx. $225)

Costs to be paid by student:

Approx. 500R$-700R$/month (approx. $275-$385) for renting an apartment, approx. 310R$/month (approx. $170) for meals, approx. R$60/month (approx. $33) for transportation. Shared apartments with local students or families cost between 250R$-600R$/month (approx. $140-$330).

Currency conversion is estimated at 1 Brazilian real=$.55

Program cost subject to currency fluctuation.

Program Highlights

 The US-Brazil Grant provides an opportunity for Canisius
students to receive a semester stipend of $4,000 while studying abroad in Brazil.

Accommodations

 Students will have a shared apartment or live with a host-family.

Travel Information

 Assistance with flight through travel agent.

Host Website

 Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul
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