Education in Brazil:
Higher Education:
Secondary education is mandatory for those wishing to pursue higher education. In addition, students must pass a competitive entrance examination for their specific course of study. The number of candidates per available place in the freshman class may be in excess of 30 or 40 to one in the most competitive courses at the top public universities.
In some particular courses with small number of vacancies, this number can be as high as 200. Higher education in Brazil, as in many nations, can be divided into both undergraduate and graduate work. In addition to providing education, universities promote research and provide stand-alone classes to the community.
The standard Brazilian undergraduate degree, styled "bacharelado", is awarded in most fields of arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematical sciences, or natural sciences, and normally requires 4 years of post-secondary studies at a certified university. Students who wish to qualify as secondary school teachers must complete a separate licentiate degree course, which, like a "bacharelado", also has a normal length of 4 years, but has a stronger emphasis on teaching methods and pedagogy.
Five-year degrees leading to a professional diploma are awarded in select state-regulated careers such as architecture, engineering, veterinary medicine, psychology, and law. The professional degree in medicine requires in turn six years of full-time post-secondary studies. Residencia, a two-to-five years internship in a teaching hospital is not required,but it is pursed by many professionals, especially those who wish to specialize in a given area.
Top Universities in Brazil:
Visa requirements:
Higher Education:
In some particular courses with small number of vacancies, this number can be as high as 200. Higher education in Brazil, as in many nations, can be divided into both undergraduate and graduate work. In addition to providing education, universities promote research and provide stand-alone classes to the community.
The standard Brazilian undergraduate degree, styled "bacharelado", is awarded in most fields of arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematical sciences, or natural sciences, and normally requires 4 years of post-secondary studies at a certified university. Students who wish to qualify as secondary school teachers must complete a separate licentiate degree course, which, like a "bacharelado", also has a normal length of 4 years, but has a stronger emphasis on teaching methods and pedagogy.
Five-year degrees leading to a professional diploma are awarded in select state-regulated careers such as architecture, engineering, veterinary medicine, psychology, and law. The professional degree in medicine requires in turn six years of full-time post-secondary studies. Residencia, a two-to-five years internship in a teaching hospital is not required,but it is pursed by many professionals, especially those who wish to specialize in a given area.
Top Universities in Brazil:
- University of Sao Paulo
- State University of Campinas
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
- Federal University Of Rio Grande do Sul
- Sao Paulo State University
Visa requirements:
- A passport, which must be valid for at least six months from the intended date pf entry in Brazil.
- Two visa application forms filled and signed by the applicant.
- Two passport-type photographs, in color or black and white, front view.
- Copy of the enrollement document at a Brazilin educational institution and a letter of acceptance as well.
- A notarized letter proving that applicant's parents have the sufficient means to support him/her during the school-year in Brazil.
- Applicants under 18 year of age are also required to present a notarized letter from both parents authorizing this Consulate to issue them the appropriate visa.
- Applicants over 18 years of age must present a non-criminal record statement to be obtained at the Police Department of their city of residence.
- Proof of residence in the jurisdiction of this Consulate for at least one year.
- A $ 40.00 visa fee. There is an additional $ 20.00 fee if the application is not presented in person by the holder of the passport.
- The International Immunization Certificate against yellow fever will only be required from international travelers coming from countries which pose a risk of international dissemination. Nevertheless, yellow vaccination is recommended.
- Proof of health insurance valid in Brazil.