Secretaria de Relações Internacionais | Office of International Relations

The Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) is getting ready to welcome the international community for the second semester of 2023 with a special welcome event. Promoted by the Office of International Relations (SINTER), the event “International Community Welcome Day“ will take place on 4 August 2023, at 10 a.m., in the Rectorate Building Auditorium.

The event, traditionally held at the beginning of each semester, which aims at welcoming and integrating new international students into the academic and social life of the University, will take on a new format this second semester. In addition to the international students of the Incoming, PEC-G and Escala Grado and Escala Posgrado programs, which are directly managed by SINTER, the event will seek to be more comprehensive and include the entire international community of UFSC. To do so, SINTER has joined forces with the Prorectorate for Undergraduate Studies and Basic Education (PROGRAD) and the Prorectorate for Graduate Studies (PROPG).

UFSC has experienced both an increase and diversification of its international community in recent times. In addition to the programs managed by SINTER, the number of international students, duly enrolled, admitted through external transfer and special selection processes has increased considerably.

The event on 4 August is divided into three parts. The first one will be attended by the Rector, the Vice-Rector, the Secretary for SINTER, and the Prorectors for PROGRAD and PROPG to welcome the international community and provide general information about the services available at UFSC. A cultural presentation is also scheduled for this section. In the second part, international students will be divided into groups to receive specific guidance about their stay at the university. Finally, in the third part, students will participate in workshops and integration activities that will address topics related to Brazilian culture.

In addition to the schedule on 4 August, SINTER has planned a complementary schedule with several activities throughout the month of August, focusing on the integration of the international community and the internationalization of the University. Such activities aim to strengthen the bonds between the international community and UFSC, promoting an enriching experience for all those involved.

UFSC reaffirms its commitment to an internationalization perspective aimed at broadening its horizons towards multilateralism, multilingualism and cultural diversity, with a view to international solidarity and academic excellence.

See the full schedule here.

International students and study buddies, register for workshops and integration activities here.