Brazil - Selection Procedure and Further Information - Inter-university Study Stay

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Guidance for students seeking a study stay in Brazil under inter-university agreements focuses on the selection procedure, assessment criteria, and essential application steps. It specifies where to find mobility information, how applications must be submitted through the online system, and which documents (including language requirements) are required. The document details participating faculties at USP, available semester or full-year places, tuition fee exemptions for exchange students, teaching language expectations, and Portuguese proficiency recommendations. Contact information supports enquiries through faculty coordinators and regional university coordinators.

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Selection Procedure and Further Information

Application and Assessment Criteria

Participating Faculties at USP

FFLCH USP

IME USP

ECA USP

Costs and Tuition Conditions

Teaching Language and Portuguese Requirements

Contact Person and Enquiries

Brazil Under inter-university agreements, students may undertake a study stay at: Universidade de S?o Paulo Selection Procedure and Further Information • Information on mobility under inter-university agreements can be found here . • Applications must be submitted via the online application system . Detailed information on the application process is available in this guide . • The selection procedure is based on established criteria , which also serve as key guidance for applicants. These criteria outline what is emphasised in the assessment and which documents must be submitted. It is therefore essential to study them carefully. 1) Faculdade de filosofia, letras e ciencias humanas (FFLCH USP) • Participating faculties of CU: Faculty of Arts (FF), Faculty of Humanities (FHS), Faculty of Social Sciences (FSV), Faculty of Science (PřF) • Number of places: 4 semester places or 2 full academic-year places • Conditions: • Exchange students are exempt from tuition fees; all other living and travel expenses must be covered by the students themselves. • Teaching is conducted in Portuguese. Courses taught in English are offered only by the Department of English Language and Literature. Nevertheless, knowledge of Portuguese is essential for everyday life outside the university. Master’s-level students may not enrol in Bachelor’s-level courses (they may, however, attend them without receiving credits) . • Detailed information on the application process, required documents (including language requirements), course selection, deadlines and other practical matters is available on the FFLCH USP online portal for international students . • University website: Faculdade de filosofia, letras e ciencias humanas 2) Instituto de Matemática e Estatística (IME USP) • Participating faculties of CU: Faculty of Mathematics and Physics (MFF) • Number of places: 4 semester places or 2 full academic-year places • Conditions: Exchange students are exempt from tuition fees; all other living and travel expenses must be covered by the students themselves. • Detailed information on the application process, required documents (including language requirements), course selection, deadlines and other practical matters is available via the Student Exchange Programme. • IME recommends that students who choose only courses taught in English (the offer of which is limited) have at least A1/A2 level Portuguese for basic communication outside the classroom. For courses taught in Portuguese, a minimum level of B1 Portuguese is recommended. No language certificate is required. Compiled Jun 23, 2026 1:26:43 PM by Document Globe ® 1 • University website: Instituto de Matemática e Estatística (IME) 3) Escola de Comunicacoes e Artes (ECA USP) • Participating faculties of CU: Faculty of Arts (FF), Faculty of Social Sciences (FSV) • Number of places: 2 semester places or 1 full academic-year place • Conditions: Exchange students are exempt from tuition fees; all other living and travel expenses must be covered by the students themselves. • Teaching is conducted exclusively in Portuguese; a minimum language level of B1 is required. • Detailed information on the application process, required documents (including language requirements), course selection, deadlines and other practical matters is available in the fact sheet . • University Web: Escola de Comunicacoes e Artes Contact person Mgr. Jitka Černá e-mail: [jitka.cerna@ruk.cuni.cz](jitka.cerna@ruk.cuni.cz) [tel.: 224 491 304](tel.: 224 491 304) For enquiries, please contact your faculty coordinator for inter-university agreements as a priority. You may also contact the university coordinators for individual regions at the International Relations Office of Charles University . Compiled Jun 23, 2026 1:26:43 PM by Document Globe ® 2

FAQs

How do students apply for a study stay in Brazil under inter-university agreements?

Applications must be submitted via the online application system. The guide provides detailed information on the process, required documents, and practical matters including deadlines.

Which documents and selection criteria are used for assessment?

Selection is based on established criteria that outline what is emphasised in the assessment and which documents applicants must submit. Reviewing these criteria carefully is essential.

What are the tuition and living/travel cost conditions for exchange students?

Exchange students are exempt from tuition fees. All other living and travel expenses must be covered by the students themselves.

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