Come to Brazil and live new experiences!
UNISC is a comprehensive regional and non-profit university rooted in Santa Cruz do Sul, where its main campus is located. In the state of Rio Grande do Sul, South of Brazil, the university has over 30 years of experience in higher education. Nowadays, more than 7 thousand students circulate throughout UNISC’s Campuses. There are young people coming from different cities and regions. This proves the importance of the Institution for the development of the state.
The experience
- Meet people from other countries;
- Share knowledge and culture;
- See amazing landscapes;
- Live with a Brazilian family;
- Learn a little bit of Portuguese;
- Discover a totally different Brazil!
The city - Santa Cruz do Sul
A place where history is fully manifested by its culture, stunning constructions and notorious German tradition.
- 5th in the state economy and one of the 5 best cities in the state;
- Tobacco industry is the main source of revenue, employment and income;
- One of State's best cities to invest and live in;
- 2nd city in most employment generation in Brazil;
- The city offers all services of big cities in constant development, without losing the characteristic of a charming town in the countryside.
"At UNISC, we engaged in a variety of activities such as mini-lectures on various topics, several tours which included a tour of a tobacco plant and a Brazilian micro-brewery, and time spent with seniors who were students of UNISC’s social program – UNIAMA which is education for retired seniors."
STUDENT FROM GERMANY
"What I liked the most about the International School was the outside activities and the discussions we had in class about international issues. Everything was amazing, and I really loved the great relationship we had with the international office team, to know that we could count on them for everything was awesome."
STUDENT FROM ECUADOR
Students Testimonials
“This days in Santa Cruz will change my life because now I see the world in a different way and out of stereotypes. And absolutly because I met awesome people there and now around the world. "
STUDENT FROM CZECH REPUBLIC
“I would like to encourage anyone to participate in this study program to Brazil. This program was structured very well, and I was able to fully immerse myself in Brazilian culture."
STUDENT FROM PERU
WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT FOR 2024
Students from various countries;
Learn some Brazilian Portuguese;
A lot of interaction with Brazilian people;
Learn how to cook a delicious "cuca" and eat a lot in the Café Colonial;
Visit the countryside of south region of Brazil;
Lectures and activities related to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals;
Activities at UNISC labs - hands-on experiences!
WHEN?
November 11th to November 22nd, 2024.
WHO?
Students from UNISC's partner universities, from all around the world!
WHERE?
UNISC campus in Santa Cruz do Sul.
HOW MUCH?
R$300 (Brazilian Reals-BRL) per person, as an administrative fee.
UNISC WILL OFFER
Accommodation in a host family with breakfast;
Transfer for the program activities and airport pick-up/drop-off;
Academic and technical activites.
STUDENTS' RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative fee at arrival (R$ 300,00 per person);
Meals for the period (approx. R$ 25,00 per meal);
Tickets to events or external activities, if needed;
Chá colonial: savories, german sausages, breads, pies, cakes and other sweets served with tea, coffee and milk - "all you can eat";
Transportation in the city with student card - by bus (approx. R$ 60,00 for the period);
Airline tickets and health insurance;
Other personal expenses.
