- Porto Alegre, Brazil
The Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) offers UT
students thr opportunity to take a variety of university courses,
taught in Portuguese, alongside local students at the leading
university of southern Brazil. UFRGS has a campus downtown and a
suburban campus. To improve their Portuguese skills, UFRGS offers
Portuguese classes for foreigners and also matches students with a
"Brazilian Friend," to facilitate integration into the local culture.
Porto Alegre, the capital of the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul,
is known for its "gaucho" (cowboy) culture. The state has numerous
European immigrants and is bordered by Argentina and Uruguay.
Participants earn regular UT in-residence credit. All grades earned
for the courses taken are computed into the official UT Austin GPA,
just as they would be for grades earned in courses taken on campus.
Area(s) of Study
- Accounting
- Design
- International Relations And Gl
- Psychology
- Architecture
- Economics
- Latin American Studies
- Science
- Biology
- English
- Liberal Arts
- Social Science
- Chemistry
- Fine Arts
- Mathematics
- Social Work
- Communication
- Geography
- Natural Sciences
- Sociology
- Comparative Literature
- Geological Sciences
- Nutrition
- Theatre And Dance
- Computer Science
- History
- Philosophy
2 Programs Available for UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL
Sponsored by UT Austin - a University-wide Exchange
Academic Information
The number of credit hours received vary by the course. Students are required to complete equivalent of 12 UT credits. The typical value of an undergraduate course is 4 credits. Please make sure to check the course syllabus for the exact number of credits awarded.
Faculty
Courses are taught by local faculty.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese and Spanish
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Recommended 3.0 GPA, good academic standing.
- Minimum of 45h of Ugrad coursework completed at the time of departure.
- Successful completion of POR 362 or POR327C or its equivalent
- For native Spanish Speakers Successful completion of POR 611S or equiv
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students may be able to live in student housing or find an apartment off campus.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay a one-time $75 application fee, $30/wk for insurance, and regular UT tuition for the semester abroad. Students are responsible for airfare, passport/VISA, housing, transportation, and general costs of living. SCHOLARSHIPS: $20,000 in Latin America scholarships awarded annually | International Education Fee Scholarship.
Dates:
- Program: March 2, 2027 to July 13, 2027
- Instructional: March 2, 2027 to July 13, 2027
- Final Deadline: October 1, 2026
Application Code
090040
Program Coordinator
Emily Garcia
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Brochure
Make an Appointment
Next Step
1)View advising videos & Education Abroad 101. Attend a live Q&A. 2)View Ready to Apply video. 3)Self-authorize via Get Started and apply! PC: Emily Garcia. Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising. Summer 2027 & later programs will be listed in Via. See website for updates.
Sponsored by UT Austin School of Law
Academic Information
This is an exchange program. Courses are taught in Portuguese. A mini level semesters language instruction is required.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Eligibility restricted to students admitted to the UT Law School.
- 3.0 GPA minimum
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students may live on campus in dorms or may find their own housing.
Open To
School of Law
Program Cost
Students pay $75 app fee and regular UT tuition for semester abroad. S responsible for airfare, passport/VISA, housing, food, local trans liv Students pay required emergency and health insurance coverage per week Financial aid and scholarships may be used.
Dates:
- Program: January 1, 2014 to June 15, 2014
- Program: August 1, 2013 to December 23, 2013
Application Code
170010
Program Coordinator
Natalie Shields
Additional Resources
Program Website
State Dept Travel Advisory
Consular Information Sheet
Int Travel Safety for Students
Visa Information
Next Step
Learn more about attending the UFRGS program by contacting the Interna Programs Office in room 2.125. Books and evaluations are also for your