UNC Charlotte FIPSE Exchange--Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

Study in brazil!

Locations

Florianópolis, capital of the state of Santa Catarina

Divided between the Island of Santa Catarina and the mainland by the country’s longest suspension bridge, Florianópolis is a popular destination for Brazilian tourists as well as travelers from other parts of South America. Santa Catarina has nearly 500 beaches, 42 of which are located in the capital city alone. With a population of 350,000 and located only 300 miles from São Paulo, many visitors come here to escape the congestion of big-city life. Environmental reserves maximize the protection of the surrounding natural areas.

In addition to its beaches and great seafood, Florianópolis is famous for its Oktoberfest—one of the largest such celebrations in the world. As a major site in the battles for the south of Brazil between the Portuguese and Spanish during the second half of the eighteenth century, Santa Catarina has preserved its several colonial forts as a monument to the state’s historical importance. Read more about Santa Catarina here.

About the university:

You will enroll at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, one of the top ten universities in the country. Located on the island of Santa Catarina and less than five miles from downtown Florianopólis, the UFSC has over 300 labs and research centers on campus, offers 98 academic specializations, and ranks eleventh among the top twenty most productive scientific institutions in Latin America.

View from above of city on the coast


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