UFRGS – Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

The Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, UFRGS (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul) is a century-old educational institution nationally and internationally recognized. It is centered in Porto Alegre – the capital city of the State of Rio Grande do Sul – and it offers academic programs from all different fields of knowledge, for all stages of education, ranging from elementary to graduate school.

The qualification of its faculty, composed mostly of master’s and doctorate degree holders, the continuous updating of the infra-structure of laboratories and libraries, the increase to student assistance, as well as the prioritization of its national and international involvement are policies in constant development.

More than 30 thousand people circulate its facilities in search of receiving one of the top 10 most qualified educations in Brazil. This, combined with its leading research programs and expressive community outreach, grants UFRGS to be ranked among the best universities in the country.

As a public institution dedicated to serving the community and to building its future with a critical consciousness, UFRGS respects diversity, prioritizes innovation and, above all, reaffirms its commitment to education and spreading of knowledge, inspired by ideals of freedom and solidarity.

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Secretaria de Relações Internacionais

Praça Argentina, s/n - Prédio 11.102 – Château

Porto Alegre / RS – Brasil - CEP: 90040-020

Tel.: +55 51 3308 4568 / FAX: +55 51 3308 3973

www.ufrgs.br/relinter

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• Arts and Humanities
• History
• Economic and Social Sciences
• Geography
• Sciences and Technologies
• Law and Political Sciences
• Health (Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental, Sports)
• Engineering
• Other

Anelise Linera Lutt

Agricultural and Life Sciences; Veterinary Sciences; Library Sciences and Communication; Education; Mathematics; Nursing.

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40,000

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Portuguese

• B2

Official certification not asked

English

• B2

Official certification not asked

www.ufrgs.br/english/the-university/institutes-faculties-and-schools

Links to Institutes, Faculties and Schools are available on www.ufrgs.br/english/the-university/institutes-faculties-and-schools

Distance Education (EAD) at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) is an effective and transforming method in the educational scenario, as it improves internalization and increases the number of courses offered in both undergraduate and graduate levels. Its scope includes both on-site and on-line learning methodologies. The use of e-learning tools is of increased interest, creating Virtual Environments of Learning that support contemporary education techniques that fit the current momentum and profile of new generations.

Together, the Virtual Environments of Learning (AVAs) NAVi, ROODA and Institutional MOODLE of UFRGS have enhanced the academic experience of more than 70 thousands students, with 362 graduate activities, 2.473 undergraduate activities and 102 extension projects.

Among the many distance undergraduate courses offered by UFRGS since 2006 some highlighted ones include Pedagogy, Music, Visual Arts, Languages (English), Biological Sciences and Mathematics, Administration, and Planning and Management to Rural Development. Several graduate specialization courses in diverse fields are also offered.

UFRGS’s commitment to offering distance courses is a clear example of the country’s development, honoring today’s demands and social realities. This form of accommodation allows training and education to professionals that wouldn’t have had access to higher education otherwise, because of conflicting and demanding work schedules, or because of the distance between educational institutions and living in remote areas.

The Distance Education Program at UFRGS, which is coordinated by the Distance Education Secretary (SEAD), has contributed in extending the range of higher education programs to remote communities, providing quality education to active professionals who maintain active in their work places.

The use of advanced technology and resources combined with innovative teaching methods enables our students to uncover the potential of distance learning. This integration of practices offers students from different regions the advantage of exchanging experiences within a perspective of network learning.

Distance Education has become a priority that unifies the many educational institutions at UFRGS as it is established through an intensive program of training in development of research, constant improvement of technology, and the collaboration of teachers, monitors, technicians and students.

UFRGS offers a course of Portuguese as a foreign language to international students with affordable tuition fees. The course is offered for students who want to learn Portuguese, as well as for those who want to improve their Portuguese, so as to enhance their classroom experience at UFRGS. The program surpasses academic frontiers, since students are motivated to integrate with Brazilian culture through dynamic extra curricular activities. The applications are received by the Instituto de Letras (Language and Literature Institute.) For further information about the Portuguese as a foreign language program at UFRGS, contact us by e-mail: ileppe@ufrgs.br or call: +55 51 33086690.

For more information: sites.google.com/site/secretariappe/

1 (one) credit corresponds to a workload of 15 hours of classes

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UFRGS comprises 4 on-town campuses and 1 off-town campus which offer: 32 Specialized libraries; 7 University Restaurants; Hospital (HCPA); Veterinary Hospitals; Experimental Agronomic Centre; Planetarium; Astronomical Observatory; Museum of Paleontology; PublishingHouse; Radio and Television Networks; Museum; Movietheater; Cultural Center.

Yes, there is one department responsible for ensuring conditions of equity, access to knowledge, professional and cultural development for people with disabilities. The web page is www.ufrgs.br/incluir/ The name of the Coordinator is Adrina Airoli .

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