As part of UFSC’s activities to welcome the International Community, SINTER, in partnership with the Association of Angolans in Florianópolis (ASSAF), invites you to join a Sports Tournament, which will be held on 6 September 2026 (Sunday), at 1:30 pm, at the Gymnasium of E.B. Beatriz de Souza Brito Elementary School.

During the event, we encourage students to bring something that represents their country’s culture to share with others. It will be a special opportunity to strengthen friendships and celebrate diversity among international students and the university community! 💙🌎

For more information and to register, please access this form.

📅 Date: 6 September 2026
🕕 Time: 1:30 pm
📍 Location: Gymnasium of E.B. Beatriz de Souza Brito Elementary School – https://maps.app.goo.gl/B8BzoQRmyDgcXgA57 (Entrance via Servidão Crescêncio Francisco Mariano – https://maps.app.goo.gl/bfpGGBQnBZxX5wW79)

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Join us for a visit to the São José da Ponta Grossa Fortress on 25 August!

The fortress is located in the northern part of Santa Catarina Island, in Florianópolis, approximately 25 kilometers from the city center. Strategically situated atop Ponta Grossa Hilland framed by the beauty of its rocky coastline and the sands of Praia do Forte (Fortress Beach), the fortress formed the second vertex of the defensive “triangle of fire” conceived by Brigadier José da Silva Paes.

Come along to learn more about its history and enjoy a beautiful view; we look forward to seeing you there! 💙🌎

Register using this form.

📅 Date: 25 August 2026
🕕 Time: 8:30 am (scheduled return at 12:00 noon)
📍 Meeting point: In front of the UFSC Culture and Events Center (a UFSC bus will take participants to the fortress)
👥 Target audience: UFSC international students

Join the “ACOLHIDA SINTegra” event on 11 August!

Arriving in a new country and starting university life is an experience filled with discoveries, challenges, and learning opportunities. With this in mind, Sintegra invites UFSC international students to a welcoming session focused on listening, sharing, and exchanging experiences.

📅 Date: 11 August 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Location: SAPSI – CFH Building, 2nd floor

We look forward to seeing you there—come join us! 💙🌎

This event is intended for international students studying at UFSC. 💛❤️

On 7 August, the Office of International Relations (SINTER) at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) will host the International Community Welcome Day for students coming to UFSC in the second semester of 2026.

The event is open to all members of the university’s international community, including exchange students from the Incoming and AUGM Escala Grado programs; degree-seeking  students from the PEC-G (Programa Estudante Convênio Graduação) Program; refugee, asylum-seeking, and humanitarian visa holder students;  faculty members;  graduate students; and study buddies of  international students. Registration is free and must be completed by 6 August via the online form.

Activities will begin at 8:00 a.m. in the Garapuvu Auditorium at the Rector Luiz Carlos Cancellier de Olivo Culture and Events Center, featuring a welcome ceremony and specific orientation sessions. In the afternoon, students are invited to take part in cultural integration activities by registering in advance via this form.

View the full schedule at sinter.ufsc.br/recepcao-sinter.

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