SUNY New Paltz Study Abroad - Study Abroad Programs

"Students participating in the New Paltz - Middlesex program have the advantage of experiencing first-hand and at relatively low cost the educational system of a British university. New Paltz has established a comprehensive, well-thought-through oreintation process to inform students about the details of the program. Both institutions seem wholly committed to making the program work."

Study Abroad in Brazil - PUC-Rio University

Costs

Location

Come to life in Rio de Janeiro, the "Marvelous City." It is an exciting place surrounded by a lush tropical forest, and conveniently located by the Atlantic Ocean. The distinct contrast between the modern and post-modern architecture, the green of the rain forest and the liveliness of the beach atmosphere in the background paint a unique scenery. With a rich cultural life, Rio de Janeiro is the perfect place for those who wish to be immersed in the South American reality. It is an intriguing center for the arts, theatre, music, exhibitions, street performances, scientific conferences, and cultural debates. One can find just about anything in Rio de Janeiro!

Academic Program

All foreign students are required to study Portuguese. The Department of Letters offers Portuguese for Foreigners in regular and intensive courses. A placement test indicates the appropriate level for each students. Students that meet the language requirement will be able to take courses in the following Academic Centers:

Center for Theology and Human Sciences:

Departments of Arts (Industrial Design)
Education
Letters (Portuguese, Modern Languages, Literature)
Philosophy
Psychology and Theology

Center of Social Sciences

Departments of Administration (Business)
Economy
Law
Social Communication
Geography & Environment
History
Social Work
Social Sciences

Center of Science and Technology

Department of Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Computer Sciences and Engineering

Pre-Intensive Portuguese Language Course

Students with either two years of university level Spanish language study OR only one year of university level Portuguese language study are still eligible to participate in the program but are required to take the Pre-Intensive Portuguese for Foreigners Course prior to the start of the regular semester. There is an additional fee of $650 for this course, payable directly to PUC-Rio. An additional $300-$350 will also be needed to cover one extra month of housing.

For descriptions, please visit the PUC-Rio website.

Language Of Instruction

All courses at the PUC-Rio University will be taught in Portuguese.

Credits

12-15 undergraduate credits may be earned per semester.

Qualifications

Students who are Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors at the time of application, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply. Students must have two years college level Spanish or one year college level Portuguese language studies(please see Pre-Intensive Portuguese Language Course information).

Housing

Students must rent from Brazilian families designated by PUC-Rio. Most of the host families live near the University. Prices range from $300 to $350 per month for a private bedroom with breakfast.

Approximate Program Dates

Fall Semester: early August - mid December
Spring Semester: early March - mid July

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