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Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) is a highly-regarded public institution in Brazil, renowned for its strong academic programs, particularly in Engineering, Computer Science, and Environmental Sciences. It consistently ranks among the top federal universities, emphasizing research and innovation across its diverse faculties. For international students, UFSC offers a welcoming environment supported by its International Relations Office (SINTER), which provides assistance, Portuguese language courses, and facilitates exchange programs. While most instruction is in Portuguese, opportunities for English-taught research and some graduate courses exist. A distinctive characteristic is its vibrant campus located on Florianópolis, known as the "Magic Island," offering a unique blend of academic rigor and a high quality of life.
Background
The Federal University of Santa Catarina (Portuguese: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, UFSC) is a public university in Florianópolis, the capital city of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. The structure of its campus comprises 11 Academic Schools (Centros de Ensino), divided by field of study. Every School is divided in departments, the largest one being the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The oldest school at UFSC is the School of Law. The Department of Law was the first of UFSC's departments to be officially recognized in 1932.
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