Brazil, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre
Dear Students
If you are interested in learning Portuguese and experiencing student life at a Brazilian university, then check out our Faculty programme with the UFRGS in Porto Alegre. We have been cooperating with this university for several years and are actively promoting the exchange between Brazilian and German business students.
Porto Alegre is the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, which is located in the country's south. The city was founded approximately 250 years ago by immigrants from the Portuguese Azores and is located on the eastern bank of the Guaíba River. Apart from its tropical subclimate, the city of Porto Alegre is also known for being the political and economic center of Southern Brazil. Furthermore Porto Alegre's rich culture, Gaúchos, has been influenced by its neighboring countries Argentina and Uruguay.
For further information and questions, please contact our Study Abroad advisory team.
| University | Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) |
| City | Porto Alegre |
| Population | Ca. 1.5 Mio. |
| Suitable for | Economic Sciences, Business Administration (Bachelor & Master) |
| No. of Students | 40.000 |
| Academic year | 1st Semester: March- July 2nd Semester: August - December Master/ PHD: VWL: Trimester 1st Trimester: March – May 2nd Trimester: June – August/September 3rd Trimester: September – December Please note: Master's students should study two trimesters at the UFRGS. |
| Required language skills | At least A2 in Portuguese at the moment of application, if the B1 course is completed by the time the study abroad semester begins If you have any questions, please contact the Student Advisory Service - Foreign Affairs. |
| Language of instruction | Portuguese |
| Places per academic year | 4 |
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| Experience Reports (in German) |