Academic workload
The conversion rate of credits is 1 : 1,5, a full semester workload is therefore 15 credits.
Academic calendar
April - July, August - December
Tuition fee
No tution fee for exchange students.
Number of student places
The number of places is determined from one academic year to another.
Admission requirements
Students must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Language requirements
English or Portuguese B2 is recommended
You may need/are advised to get travel and health insurance for the duration of your stay.
You are required to get a visa before entering Brazil. The length of your stay will determine the type of visa needed. Here you can find more information about visas and documentation needed.
Summer internships are available. For more information, please contact the international coordinator at your faculty.
Universidade Federal Fluminense
Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) was founded in 1960 and is a part of the Brazilian federal higher education system. The headquarters are located in the city of Niteroi, but there are several campuses spread across the state of Rio de Janeiro. There is also a campus located in the middle of the Amazon rainforest. It is considered one of the largest universities in Brazil.