Brazil: (PUC-Rio) Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
PUC-Rio is the highest ranked private and one of the best universities in Brazil. Located in the central parts of Rio de Janeiro offering many courses in English the university has become a popular destination among international students. PUC-Rio is a comprehensive university with around 15 000 students.
Rio de Janeiro
University in brief
Language of instruction: Portuguese, English Academic calendar: February - June, end July - December Credit system: 20 units is equivalent to 30 ECTS credits Website:puc-rio.br Note: Relatively many courses taught in English. No proficiency test in Portuguese or English required. Mandatory Portuguese test required when admitted. If students do not have sufficient language skills in Portuguese a mandatory course runing during the semester is required. Voluntary preparatory course offered (cost aprox. 5000 SEK), additional administrative cost may apply (aprox. 1200SEK). Help with accommodation only as part of 'home stay programmes'.
Exchange opportunities
Number of spots: 4 semester or 2 full-year spots per year Grade requirements: none
Master’s Programme, Transport and Geoinformation Technology
No student from you programme has been on exchange at this university before. Please investigate the courses offered carefully.
Master’s Programme, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure
No student from you programme has been on exchange at this university before. Please investigate the courses offered carefully.
Master’s Programme, Sustainable Technology
No student from you programme has been on exchange at this university before. Please investigate the courses offered carefully.
Master’s Programme, Real Estate and Construction Management
No student from you programme has been on exchange at this university before. Please investigate the courses offered carefully.
Master’s Programme, Sustainable Urban Planning and Design
No student from you programme has been on exchange at this university before. Please investigate the courses offered carefully.
School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH)
Agreement: Shared between all schools at KTH
Please contact your coordinator for more information.
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