UFV stands out for its commitment to international students, with no fees imposed on regular or mobility students. Furthermore, those aspiring to pursue Master’s or Ph.D. programs can apply for scholarships provided by Brazilian agencies.
From 2020 to 2023, the predominant mode of instruction for courses in English at UFV was online. In 2024, a larger number of courses in English will be offered in a traditional, in-person format. Applications for these courses are open to two main groups:
UFV courses do not charge academic fees.
Check the courses offered in English:
UFV provides opportunities for international students to engage in academic internships within various laboratory settings across multiple disciplines. Check out the available opportunities.
To apply for online courses only, fill in one of the application forms below, providing the required documents. The deadline for applications for online courses only in the first semester of 2024 is January 12, 2024.
To apply for in-person courses, combined in-person and online courses, or academic internships, follow the steps bellow.
Deadlines:
Required steps:
The following documents must be sent to the DRI email (dri@ufv.br):
After sending the documentation, DRI will send the acceptance letter to approved students by email.
After receiving the acceptance letter from UFV, the student must apply for the appropriate visa at the Brazilian consulate in their country.
The student has 90 days after entering Brazil to go to the Federal Police and complete the National Migration Registry (RNM). Guidelines for obtaining the RNM are on the Brazilian government page.
In addition to mobility, foreign students can also participate in the Undergraduate Exchange Student Program (PEC-G) and the Postgraduate Exchange Student Program (PEC-PG). These programs allow students from countries with which Brazil has cultural and/or educational cooperation agreements to pursue their undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Brazilian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).