Study in Brazil for international students
Studying in Brazil, studying conditions, and ways to obtain a Brazilian student visa are discussed in this article. Is studying in Brazil cheaper than in European countries? Is Brazil a good destination for education? This article tries to answer your most important questions and ambiguities about studying in Brazil.
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Study in Brazil at the undergraduate level
The language for undergraduate study in Brazil is Portuguese, and the number of undergraduate courses offered in the English language is very limited in Brazilian universities. If you want to study in English at the undergraduate level in Brazilian universities, you can study at private universities or business schools in this country, which of course have high expenses. Another thing about studying for a bachelor’s degree at a public university in this country is that you, as an international student, have to attend an entrance exam to enter most of the universities in Brazil because you do not have an educational background in Brazil and a resume.
Study in Brazil at the postgraduate level
Studying in Brazil for a master’s degree can be a good choice in some levels. Postgraduate study in Brazil is available also in the English language in most fields and universities in Brazil. If you want to study at a public university in this country for a master’s degree in either English or Portuguese, your education will be free, and if you want to study at a private university in this country, you will have to pay a tuition fee of between 2,000 and 10,000 US dollars per year. Students are also allowed to work part-time which will be 20 hours a week and will not need to take an entrance exam for admission.
Study in Brazil at the doctoral level
Studying in Brazil at the doctoral level, like in other countries of the world has special conditions. To study for a doctorate at a Brazilian university, you first need to have a supervisor. After obtaining approval from the supervisor, you can continue your admission process. Studying in this course will last between 3 to 5 years depending on your field, and usually, one’s education is project and research-oriented, which is why the supervisor and the university will usually consider a salary for the applicant.
Having documents such as internationally recognized articles, appropriate language certificates, high-level research projects, good grades, etc. can help you a lot in finding a supervisor. To find a supervisor who is researching in the field you are interested in, you must first contact different professors at different universities and if the resume is approved by the supervisor, you will be invited for an interview. It is worth mentioning that the tuition fees at this level are also free.
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Study in Brazil with a scholarship
As we mentioned above, studying at Brazilian public universities is free also for international students. And we can say that obtaining a scholarship in this country is meaningless. But there are a variety of government scholarships and private institutions in the country that offer life grants to applicants who are not financially viable but have a good educational background. These grants will typically be from 1,500 to 7,500 dollars per year. Of course, most of these grants go to postgraduate and doctoral students.
List of Brazilian scholarships:
- Federal University of Santa Catarina Scholarship (UFSC)
- 400+OAS-GCUB Scholarship
- PAEC OAS Scholarship
- Postdoctoral Scholarship
- Postgraduate Scholarship, University of Sao Paulo
- TWAS-CNPq Ph.D. Scholarship
- ITS Scholarship
- ITS Scholarship
- UNICAMP Ph.D. Scholarship in Biochemistry
Required documents for obtaining a student visa in Brazil
After receiving admission from a university in Brazil, you must apply for a student visa. You will also need some documents and have to meet some conditions. The documents required to obtain a Brazilian student visa are as follows:
- Visa application form
- Reserving airplane ticket
- Providing travel insurance
- Book a hotel or dormitory
- Original certificate of acceptance
- Original and translation of diplomas
- Original and translation of the applicant’s identity card
- Original passport of the applicant
- Health certificate and not having any infectious diseases
- Provide a letter of financial viability and an account turnover print
- Work qualifications and educational gap coverage
- Two 3.5 by 4.5 color photos on a white background
Obtaining residence and citizenship in Brazil after study
As explained before, you can apply for a work visa in Brazil within 12 months after completing your studies. Of course, for this purpose, it is necessary to choose a field of study in Brazil which is needed in the Brazilian labor market and has a so-called work future. The important point in obtaining citizenship of this country is that Brazil does not accept dual citizenship and you must revoke your original citizenship in order to receive a Brazilian passport.
To obtain permanent residency in this country and receive a permanent RNE card, also known as a permanent Brazilian visa, you must work in this country for five years and pay taxes. After receiving your permanent residence, if you live in Brazil for 4 years, you can apply for a passport of this country.
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