For International Students

Brazil is the largest Latin-American country and a popular destination for international students studying abroad. UFPB is the largest higher education institution in the state of Paraíba, Northeast Brazil. It is among the 100 best universities in Latin America, according to the QS World University Ranking, and has more than 30.000 undergraduate and graduate students.

We from PPGER welcome international students and want you to have a successful experience in our university. For more info regarding the overall experience, please consult our International Office (https://www.ufpb.br/acieng). In case questions persist, please email mobilidade@aci.ufpb.br c/o Mr. Wellington Guimarães. The International Office handles more specifically applications of undergraduate students and in case you are a graduate candidate, please, ask the International Office about the process. For more info on graduate courses and how these programs work at UFPB, please refer to https://www.ufpb.br/acieng/contents/menu/mobility-incoming/school-system.

Please note you will have to comply with international student requirements within UFPB. Additionally, you will have to present proof of proficiency in Brazilian Portuguese (https://www.portuguesdobrasil.com.br/certificate-proficiency-brazilian-portuguese-celpe-bras-exam/).

Please write us regarding any remaining questions. Our staff will answer questions, make recommendations, and help students to navigate the processes and protocols required for international study at PPGER.

Some of our courses can be offered in English, upon request (in advance).