Unesc is located in Criciúma, in the State of Santa Catarina, 200 km from the capital Florianópolis. The institution, with more than 55 years of history, is considered by RUF * (Ranking Universitário Folha) as the best private university in the state of Santa Catarina.

Currently, Unesc offers more than 60 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs, and the university's structure meets all the needs you may seek in a high-level educational institution/modern campus.

The university stands out for its quality of teaching, research incentives, and its actions within the community, offering services and improving the quality of life.

*The RUF is the result of a survey conducted by one of the most credible newspapers in Brazil, Folha de São Paulo.

The place where you will live

Criciúma is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities, with over 180,000 residents. Despite a predominantly Italian colonization, the city has welcomed immigrants from various parts of the world. Proof of this diversity is found in an annual festival called "Festa das Etnias," which celebrates the multicultural union of peoples. Today, the city of Criciúma is considered a hub in southern Santa Catarina, highlighting economic and social development.

It is also possible to visit beautiful landscapes in nearby towns. Beaches, rivers, waterfalls, mountains, canyons, and much more can be reached within 30 minutes by road.

International scholars

The deadlines for submission of applications for international scholars are as follows:

• 1st semester - October 31st (results available from November 1st)
• 2nd semester - May 31st (results available from June 1st)

Requirements:

• • Letter of introduction from the Office of International Relations of the home university.

How to apply for the exchange program:

• • Request the application form and study plan by emailing iro@unesc.net, then fill them out.
• • Send the scanned academic transcript, passport or identification document, application form, and study plan to the email: iro@unesc.net.
• • The Office of International Relations will notify the home university and the applicant of their acceptance through an acceptance letter.

Important Information:

The scholar must send a scanned copy of the travel insurance proof to the email: iro@unesc.net.

Get ready for your stay! At Unesc Language School, you can take Portuguese for Foreigners courses. For information on classes and costs, click here.

The student is solely responsible for all costs and expenses resulting from their stay in Brazil and their academic mobility. This includes, but is not limited to, housing, meals, transportation, course materials, health insurance, visa acquisition and maintenance fees, consular fees, airfare, ground transportation, and any other personal or academic expenses.

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