Secretaria de Relações Internacionais | Office of International Relations

UFSC ranks 8th in Brazil in QS World University Rankings

On 1 July 2025, the Office of International Relations (SINTER) at UFSC welcomed Prof. Luciano Rodrigues Marcelino, founder and Executive Secretary General of the Global Rectoral Board Community. He was received by the Director of International Relations, Dr. Fernanda Leal.

The institutional visit provided a valuable space for dialogue on strategic opportunities for international cooperation, academic innovation, and the institutional strengthening of UFSC through engagement with the Rectoral Board community. This global community brings together rectors, chief academic officers, and educational leaders in general, as well as representatives from university networks in 33 countries, committed to transforming higher education.

The meeting included a presentation of the strategic programs developed by Luces Latam Academy – The Corporate University of Higher Education, the executive education branch of the Global Rectoral Board Community. This program aims to support and strengthen the work of Latin American and Caribbean higher education institutions, particularly community and purpose-driven universities.

The visit also provided an opportunity to discuss best practices in university administration in Latin America and the Caribbean, in dialogue with UFSC’s management team.

The Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina has been pre-qualified for membership in the BRICS  Network University (BRICS-NU), in accordance with CAPES Call for Accession No. 8/2025. The application process involved the participation of the Office of International Relations (SINTER/UFSC), which supported the university’s candidacy by mapping its existing cooperation with BRICS countries.

Following the signing of the Term of Accession by the Prorector for Graduate Studies, Professor Werner Kraus Junior, UFSC is now eligible to receive a pre-qualification certificate. This will enable the institution to submit proposals in funding calls to be published at a later time.

The BRICS-NU mission is to foster academic, scientific and cultural cooperation among higher education institutions from BRICS member countries. In addition, the network encourages joint projects in the areas of teaching, research and outreach. As part of the pre-qualification process, participating universities were assigned to specific thematic areas. UFSC was pre-qualified in the thematic area of Energy. The full list of Brazilian universities pre-qualified for each area is available here.

With this confirmation, UFSC commits to actively participating in the network’s meetings and activities; contributing to the development of joint projects, knowledge exchange and holding of academic events; ensuring that student, faculty and research mobility programs are in line with the network’s rules and regulations; and meeting the deadlines and goals established in the collaborative projects.

This news articles is based on information provided by CGCOM/CAPES.

CAPES is the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education, under the Ministry of Education (MEC).

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The Andifes IsF (Languages Without Borders) Network is accepting applications until 23 May 2025 at noon (Brasília time) for its Selection Process to fill seats in online Portuguese language courses for foreigners. Applications are open to all foreign nationals, whether or not they currently reside in Brazil or are enrolled in an educational institution.

To apply, complete the application form for the desired course (links provided below). At this time, three beginner-level classes are available:

Aspects of Brazilian culture – Class 1 (level A1)

Institution: Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB)
Workload: 32 hours
Days of the Week: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 2 pm
Application Link: Click here

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