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The program details the institute’s multidisciplinary research and teaching environment in law, political science, economics, and history, and explains nomination and application timelines for each semester. It also covers the academic calendar, credit system, Portuguese language expectations, required proof documents, and rules for undergraduate and postgraduate exchange study periods, plus admissions procedures and post-acceptance materials.","UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS  \nInternational Exchange Program  \nFounded in 2004, the Institute of International Relations (IRI) of the University of São Paulo (USP) aims at promoting research, education and dissemination of knowledge in the field of International Relations; to strengthen academic links with national and foreign institutions; and to propagate the public understanding of world affairs. Our Institute is committed with a multidisciplinary approach regarding world affairs, bringing together expertise in the fields of Law, Political Science, Economics and History.  \nIRI’s academic staff is formed by professors with exclusive dedication to the Institute as well as political scientists, economists, historians, jurists, administrators and sociologists belonging to other USP departments and involved with research and teaching on International Relations.  \nOur Institute offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees in International Relations. It also has a Post-Doctorate Program, aimed at Doctorate degree holders recently graduated in national and foreign institutions , and an International Researchers Program , focused on receiving international academics for a limited period of time.  \n\n| CONTACT INFORMATION | Institute of International Relations IRI-USPIRI-USP International Office (CCNInt)\u003Cbr>Av. Prof. Lúcio Martins Rodrigues, s/n – trav. 4 e 5 – 2nd floor, room 26 Zip Code: 05508-020 – Cidade Universitária – São Paulo/SP – Brasil\u003Cbr>Telephone: +55 11 3091-0517\u003Cbr>E-mail: [ccnint.iri@usp.br](ccnint.iri@usp.br)\u003Cbr>Web Address: [http://www.iri.usp.br](http://www.iri.usp.br) |\n| --- | --- |\n| ACADEMIC YEAR | First semester: February to July\u003Cbr>July: winter vacation\u003Cbr>Second semester: August to December\u003Cbr>January: summer vacation |\n| NOMINATION AND APPLICATION DEADLINES | First semester (February to July): by 10 November\u003Cbr>Second semester (August to December): by 10 May\u003Cbr>Note: Master’s and Doctorate students who just want to carry out their research projects, but do not intend to attend courses , can apply throughout the year. |\n| ACADEMIC SYSTEM | USP academic credit system is based on “In Class” credit and“Workload” credit. 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