Explore Brazil

UCEAP Brazil Opportunities

1. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

Excellent single-campus university in a tropical setting. Full access to courses in all majors with Portuguese instruction. Limited offering of English-language instruction. Language study at all levels begins the program and is required throughout. EAP office on campus organizes activities and excursions. Coursework in certain fields only available in Portuguese | Portuguese or advanced university-level Spanish required to take coursework in Portuguese.

Academic fit for:

• Engineering: CSE, ENVE, ME, MSE, general engineering (all require prior Portuguese or Spanish study)
• Natural Sciences: BIOS, CHEM, ESS, MATH, PHYS, other sciences (all require prior Portuguese or Spanish study)
• SSHA: ANTH, COGS, CRES, ECON, ENG, GASP, HIST, MBE, PH, PHIL, POL S, PSY, SOC, other social sciences & humanities (ANTH, COGS, CRES, ECON, PH, PHIL, PSY require prior Portuguese or Spanish study)

Fall 2018 deadline: Dec 7, 2017
Spring 2019 deadline: Apr 19, 2018
Calendar year 2019 deadline: Apr 19, 2018

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2. Summer Seminar and Language, Pontifical Catholic Univ. of Rio de Janeiro

Instructed in English, the Brazilian Seminar offers insights into a broad range of topics relevant to contemporary Brazil. A class in Portuguese language instruction takes place at the same time to complete the package.

Academic fit for:

• SSHA: intensive Portuguese language

Summer 2018 deadline: Dec 7, 2017

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Can’t find the right Brazil program with UCEAP?

Explore UC Summer Abroad options through our sister campuses or International Opportunities Program options.

Contact the Brazil advisor

Craig R Harmelin: charmelin@ucmerced.edu | Appointments

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