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Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC) is a prominent community university in southern Brazil, recognized for its strong regional engagement and commitment to sustainable development. Academically, it is particularly well-regarded for its programs in Health Sciences, Law, and Social Communication, offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. For international students, UNISC provides support through its International Relations Office, which facilitates exchange programs and offers guidance, though primary instruction is in Portuguese. While English-taught programs are not standard, the university actively participates in international mobility initiatives. A distinctive characteristic is its deep integration with the local community through extensive research and extension projects.
Background
The University of Santa Cruz do Sul (Portuguese: Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, UNISC) is a Brazilian non-profit (community) private university located in the city of Santa Cruz do Sul, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with four other campuses in Capão da Canoa, Sobradinho, Venâncio Aires, and Montenegro. The institution had its first college founded in 1964, but it was only in 1993 that it became a university. The university also has a preservation area named "RPPN da Unisc", which has an area of 221.39 hectares and was created in 2009, through Ordinance No. 16 of March 18, 2009.
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