Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei

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Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei (UFSJ) is a prominent public institution in Brazil, known for its strong programs across Engineering, Health Sciences, and Humanities. It offers a comprehensive academic experience, particularly excelling in areas like Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Psychology. For international students, UFSJ provides support through its International Relations Office, which assists with exchange programs, orientation, and Portuguese language courses, though most instruction is in Portuguese. While dedicated English-taught programs are limited, the university actively participates in international mobility initiatives. A distinctive characteristic is its main campus's integration into the historic colonial city of São João del-Rei, offering a rich cultural backdrop to academic life.

Background

The Federal University of São João del-Rei (Portuguese: Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, UFSJ) is a Brazilian university in the city of São João del-Rei in the state of Minas Gerais. It has other campuses in the cities of Ouro Branco, Divinópolis and Sete Lagoas, all of them in the state of Minas Gerais. It was founded as a school in 1987 and reorganized as a university in 2002. The university offers over 30 bachelor's degree programs and more than 20 graduate degree programs.

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