Secretaria de Relações Internacionais | Office of International Relations

Joana Célia dos Passos, Vice-Rector of UFSC, at the opening conference of the XVI Afroindoamérica Colloquium.

From 26 November to 6 December 2025, Joana Célia dos Passos, professor and Vice-Rector at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), embarked on a mission to Mexico City. The mission, linked to the UNESCO Chair on Education towards Racial Equality project, was supported by the Abdias Nascimento Academic Development Program, funded by the Brazilian Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (Capes). The mission’s primary objective, according to Professor dos Passos, was to “strengthen and internationalize research and graduate programs through student and faculty mobility, fostering an academic exchange that builds inclusive and diverse knowledge.”

The Abdias Nascimento Academic Development Program, as outlined in Capes Call no. 16, “is intended to educate and train students who self-identify as black, mixed race, and indigenous, as well as students with disabilities, global developmental delay, and high abilities, in universities, professional and technological education institutions, and research centers of excellence in Brazil and abroad.”
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From right to left: Guilherme da Costa, International Programs coordinator; Susana Bleil, Université Le Havre Normandie; Ana Carolina Lucchetti, responsible for the Incoming Program; Luiz Carlos Pinheiro, Secretary for International Relations; Daniel Castelan, Vice-Dean of the School of Socioeconomic Sciences (CSE/UFSC).

On 10 December, the Office of International Relations (SINTER) at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) hosted a visit from Professor Susana Bleil of Université Le Havre Normandie, alongisde Professor Daniel Castelan, from UFSC’s School of Socioeconomic Sciences (CSE).

Professor Bleil is a graduate from UFSC. She currently teaches Portuguese and Brazilian Civilization at the Faculty of International Relations at Université Le Havre Normandie, France. She is a researcher affiliated with the Center for Studies on Social Movements (CEMS) at the School of Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS) and is a member of the Identities and Cultures Research Group (GRIC). Her academic interests encompass the history of inequalities in Brazil, identity, culture, political transitions, and the sociology of collective action, with a focus on qualitative research methods such as interviews and direct observation.

The meeting centered on the academic cooperation between the two institutions, including the implementation of the incoming student exchange program in 2025. UFSC will welcome five undergraduate students from Université Le Havre Normandie, one in the Law program and four in the International Relations program. This will be the first time UFSC receives students from this partner institution.

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The Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) has been ranked 5th among the most sustainable universities in Brazil in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025. The ranking evaluates higher education institutions worldwide based on three key categories: environmental impact, social impact, and governance.

UFSC excelled particularly in the Environmental Education and Environmental Research lenses, highlighting its dedication to sustainability and the preparation of professionals committed to environmental preservation. Additionally, the University performed notably in the Equality and Health and Wellbeing lenses, underscoring its commitment to fostering social values ​​through academic and institutional practices.

The 2025 rankings evaluated 1,744 universities, marking a 25% increase from the previous year’s 1,397 universities. Among Brazilian universities, participation grew by 23.5%, rising from 34 institutions in the previous year to 42 in 2025.

While the methodology underwent minor adjustments in specific indicators, the performance lenses, indicators, and weightings remained consistent with the previous year.

The QS Sustainability Rankings are globally recognized for highlighting institutions that integrate sustainable practices into their activities and curricula. UFSC’s achievement reinforces its international relevance in higher education and its leadership in promoting a sustainable future.

To view the full ranking, visit the official QS page.

To enhance accessibility for international audiences and support institutional internationalization, the Office of International Relations (SINTER), through its Translation Service, has included an English-language page on the websites of UFSC Academic Schools, with key information for the visitors.

Accessible via the “Information in English” button located in the right-hand menu of each website, the page provides essential information, including a brief introduction to the school; the departments, undergraduate and graduate programs offered; a link to the faculty list; and contact details.

Example of an academic school website featuring the “Information in English” button.

Academic Schools that have not yet submitted the required information for their page are requested to send it to the Translation Service via email at traducao.sinter@contato.ufsc.br by 20 December.

This initiative is focused on academic schools located on the Florianópolis campus, as the other campuses already feature bilingual websites accessible via a flag icon at the top of the page.

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The Office of International Relations (SINTER), through its International Support service, assists UFSC’s international community with obtaining and renewing the National Migrant Registration (RNM) at the Federal Police (PF).

As part of this process, it is the responsibility of the immigrant to provide the required documentation and attend an interview at the Federal Police on the scheduled date.

We would also like to emphasize that it is the responsibility of immigrants to stay informed about the deadlines for renewing their RNM. International community members must contact SINTER’s International Support service in a timely manner to submit the necessary documentation and comply with any other requirements set by the PF.

Recently, we were informed that some international students at UFSC have been fined by the PF for failing to apply for RNM renewal within the established deadline. Please note that these fines are imposed by the Federal Police and are beyond UFSC’s control, meaning SINTER cannot assist in reversing the situation.

To avoid penalties, we strongly urge all international students to be aware of deadlines and submit the required renewal documents at least 60 days before their RNM expires.

For further details on RNM renewal procedures, please click here.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact us via email at imigracao.sinter@contato.ufsc.br.