How To Study At The Univeridade Federal De Minas Gerais

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1 1) UFMG 1.1 ) Introduction Founded in 1927, the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais / UFMG (Federal University of Minas Gerais) is noted nationally and internally for its excellence, on account both of its academic and scientific work and of the professional training it provides in a huge range of subjects. It is recognised as one of the most important universities in Brazil, with outstanding performance in teaching, research and outreach. In Belo Horizonte, the capital of the State of Minas Gerais, UFMG is situated on the following sites: the Pampulha Campus, which comprises most of its activities; the Health Campus, comprising the Medical Faculty, the Nursing School and the University hospital buildings; and the city centre sites of the Faculty of Law and the School of Architecture. The Montes Claros Campus comprises the Institute of Agricultural Science in the city of Montes Claros, in the north of Minas Gerais. UFMG offers a wide range of museums and places of scientific and cultural interest, such as the Cultural Centre, the UFMG Conservatory, the Natural History Museum, the Botanical Gardens and the Museum of Morphological Science, all of which are open to the public. In addition it organises major arts events, such as the Winter and Summer Festivals. Mention should also be made of the services provided in the Hospital das Clínicas, the Risoleta Neves Hospital, the Dental Faculty and the Veterinary Hospital, as well as the sporting and recreational activities conducted in the Centro Esportivo Universitário / CEU (University Sports Centre) and the Centro de Treinamento Esportivo / CTE (Sports Training Centre). UFMG's excellence includes the desire to become more and more democratic through activities of social inclusion. Examples of this are the bonus policy for disadvantaged groups in the university entrance exams, the Affirmative Action Programme and the Special Programme of Academic Grants for Evening- Course Students. Teaching The quality of UFMG's undergraduate courses has been verified by both internal and external assessment, which show high levels of intellectual and scientific output. Excellent course performance reflects the excellent teaching staff and infrastructure and demonstrates the University's competence and reliability. More than 6,000 undergraudate placces are available each year. With respect to postgraduate study, UFMG has distinguished itself through its decisive role in the training of researchers and teachers who are working in institutions throughout Brazil and abroad. The university currently has more than 70 postgraduate programmes, with more than 14,000 places offered each year, covering medical residencies, specialisation, masters and doctorates in a wide range of subject areas. In addition, the university offers courses by distance learning, with more than 2,000 students in Research A centre of excellence in research, UFMG has cutting-edge projects in more than 800 groups which are formally registered with the Research Groups Directorate of the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development) and which cover all areas of knowledge.

2 Outreach UFMG is recognised nationally and internationally as a pioneer in outreach work, especially in the way it integrates that work with research and teaching. On the one hand, it is the research activity which enriches and sustains activities and projects developed alongside various institutions and social groups; On the other hand, the outreach activities demonstrate constant interaction between the University and society, thus ensuring the dynamism and sense of relevance and social commitment of the research undertaken. UFMG has projects in various areas of social vulnerability in Minas Gerais, and works in the fields of environmental protection, citizenship and public safety, education, health and preventive and social medicine, the promotion of cultural diversity and heritage preservation, technology transfer, technological innovation and entrepreneurship, amongst others. In 2011, its outreach activities benefited more than 17 million people. UFMG and the World UFMG has built an increasingly impressive network of international partnerships as a result of its activities in collaboration with colleagues and research centres in different countries and in all continents. International exchanges are offered from the start of students' training on undergraduate courses, and have been significantly enhanced for postgraduate programmes through the support of funding agencies. The University is continually improving its facilities for the reception of foreign students and researchers, and for the consolidation of international groups and networks that work in research, teaching and extension. Thus, UFMG has entered into agreements and partnerships with centres of excellence in a number of countries. Fundamental to these is a spirit of multilateralism and reciprocity. Structure: Total area: 8,769,690 m² Built area: 639,777 m² University campuses: 3 Academic units: 20 Special units: 3 Academic units in Belo Horzonte: 19 Academic units elsewhere in Minas Gerais: 1 Administrative units: 3 Hospitals: 2 Fax number: 27 Centro Esportivo Universitário / CEU (University Sports Centre)

3 1.2) International exchanges in UFMG UFMG receives foreign students as part of memoranda of cooperation entered into with other universities and mobility programmes. International exchange students can attend for up to two academic semesters at UFMG. Awards are conferred by the student s university of origin, and UFMG issues transcripts of grades representing the academic record of the student during the exchange period. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students can take part in an exchange, as long as they are duly enrolled in a foreign institute of higher education with which UFMG has a memorandum of academic cooperation. UFMG offers the following pathways for foreign students who are interested in exchange: Study of subjects in existing courses; Development of research projects under the guidance of a UFMG academic. The requirements for applicants are: Foreign students can apply for an exchange at UFMG as long as they are duly enrolled at a foreign institute of higher education that has a memorandum of understanding with UFMG. It is recommended that exchange students should have intermediate ability in Portuguese, but UFMG does not demand proof of proficiency or submission of certificates. Subject to compliance with the above requirements, the partner institution must send the following documents to the DRI: Application form filled (see attached file) University transcript of records Copy of diploma or certificate of graduation (for post-graduation students only) A copy of passport One 3x4 photograph A letter of intentions in Portuguese (written by the student) Notes: Undergraduate students who are approaching the end of their course and postgraduate students who wish to develop their research at UFMG should, in addition, send a one-page summary comprising the theme of their research and the activities they intend to undertake during the exchange. Dates for receipt of the documentation at the DRI: - First of October for commencement of exchange in February/March - First of April for commencement of exchange in August The DRI cannot guarantee enrolment of the student if the documentation is submitted after the deadline.

4 Letter of acceptance at UFMG The DRI will send a LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE at UFMG for those students who fulfil all the abovementioned requirements and whose documentation has met the deadline. The letter of acceptance will be sent directly to the International Relations Office of the student's home university. The student must submit a STUDENT VISA, together with the letter of acceptance at UFMG, to the Brazilian consular service in the student's country of origin. UFMG does not accept international exchange students who do not have a student visa. Once students are in Brazil, they must present themselves to the Federal Police within 30 days of their arrival in order to be registered in the National Register of Foreigners. All the information necessary for registration will be given to students once they arrive at UFMG during the Foreign Students Week. Health insurance Exchange students must have full international health insurance covering the whole exchange period. 2) DRI 2.1 ) Introduction The Diretoria de Relações Internacionais da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais / DRI/UFMG (International Relations Directorate) is the body that facilitates international academic and scientific relations and which identifies, implements and monitors inter-university projects and agreements. Its mission is to strengthen UFMG's international profile through interaction with foreign institutions and bringing a cosmopolitan aspect to its academic activities. The DRI's strategy is directed towards increasing internationalisation and towards creation of programmes and projects that facilitate international cooperation throughout UFMG. Both students and academics have taken part in international academic programmes, agreements and exchanges. At present the International Relations Directorate manages agreements with a large number of universities in various countries and apart from other activities receives, every year, hundreds of students and many delegations from foreign universities. Through the International Relations Directorate, UFMG participates in important academic and scientific cooperation agreements with countries in Asia, Latin America, North America, Europe and Ociania, with the objective of developing collaboration in the areas of new technology, teaching, research and outreach. 2.2) Areas of activity >Building high-quality partnerships with foreign institutions. >Uptake, implementation and monitoring of international agreements, conventions and interuniversity programmes. >Management of academic exchange programmes in both directions. >Dissemination of international academic opportunities both within UFMG and outside.

5 >Undertaking official visits to foreign higher education and research institutions. >Reception of official visits from foreign institutions. 2.3) Contact details Avenida Presidente Antônio Carlos, Campus Pampulha Prédio da Reitoria, 1º andar. Tel: / ) FOREIGN STUDENTS 3.1) Preliminary requirements Registration with the Federal Police and Issue of Temporary Foreigner's ID Card (Carteira de Identidade de Estrangeiro Temporário / CIET) Necessary Documents: Valid original passport; Copy of used passport pages; Visa application; Two recent 3x4cm coloured photos with black background and in frontal position; Federal Police form completed and printed out; Proof of payment of two fees. Federal Police Form The form is available at You should complete it, print it out and take it to the Federal Police together with the other documents. Once you have entered the Federal Police site: 1- Click on the ESTRANGEIRO (FOREIGNER) link on the left-hand side under Serviços (Services). 2- Then select Option 2: REQUERER REGISTRO E EMISSÃO/RENOVAÇÃO DE CÉDULA DE IDENTIDADE DE ESTRANGEIRO (REQUEST REGISTRATION AND ISSUE/RENEWAL OF FOREIGNER S ID CARD).

6 3- Select the option REGISTRO / EMISSÃO DE CARTEIRA IDENTIDADE DE ESTRANGEIRO (REGISTRATION / ISSUE OF FOREIGNER'S ID CARD) and, at Option 1, you will find the form you need to complete. Complete the obligatory boxes in the form. Advice on completion: Against Unidade Polícia Federal (Federal Police Unit), select MG (Minas Gerais) and BELO HORIZONTE; Always write names in full and in the Brazilian order: Name and Surname (e.g., Maria Silva);Against ocupação principal (principal occupation), select ESTUDANTE; Against Endereço Residencial (Residential Address), enter your address in Belo Horizonte. If you do not yet have a fixed address, enter the address of the place where you are living at the moment; If you do not yet have a telephone in Brazil, enter the general DRI number (31) Save and print out the document. Requesting Federal Police Register Appointment After completing the form: 1- Return to the principal page of the site ( and click again on the ESTRANGEIRO link under Serviços. 2- Choose Option 2 again: REQUERER REGISTRO E EMISSÃO/RENOVAÇÃO DE CÉDULA DE IDENTIDADE DE ESTRANGEIRO (REQUEST REGISTRATION AND ISSUE/RENEWAL OF FOREIGN ID CARD). Against Option 2 you should click on VERIFIQUE AQUI SE EXISTE AGENDA DISPONÍVEL (FIND OUT IF AN APPOINTMENT TIME IS AVAILABLE) para saber os dias e horários em que poderá solicitar o agendamento na Polícia Federal para realizar seu registro. 3- Enter your Request Code, which is at the top of your Form for delivery to the Federal Police. Then check the days and times available and choose your preference from what is available. Click on salvar (save) and print out the document confirming the day and time chosen. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU KEEP THAT APPOINTMENT WITH THE FEDERAL POLICE Notes: If you cannot make an appointment on the website, you can go to the Federal Police at the address: Rua Francisco Deslandes, n Bairro Anchieta, or at the address: UAI na Praça Sete, Avenida Amazonas, n Centro (Praça Sete) - Belo Horizonte, or at Confins airport, taking with you all the documents needed for registration, within 30 days of the date of your arrival in Brazil. It is recommended that you go early in the morning. Payment of fees: Guidelines on payment of fees can be obtained on the internet. Follow the instructions below in order to obtain the Guidelines: Step 1 Guia de Recolhimento da União / GRU (Federal Tax Collection Form) 1 - Access Click on GRU under Serviços, on the left-hand side.

7 3 - Select Option 1: GRU - FUNAPOL (foreign, private security, international transport, weapons) and then Option 3: PESSOAS E ENTIDADES ESTRANGEIRAS (FOREIGN INDIVIDUALS AND BODIES) 4 Complete the Guia de Recolhimento da União GRU: the address should be in Brazil; in the unidade arrecadadora (collecting body) box select: MG (015-9) MINAS GERAIS REGIONAL DIRECTORATE. 5 - In the Código da Receita STN (STN Receipt Code), type You will see on the screen: Registro de Estrangeiro/Restabelecimento de Registro and the amount to be paid. 6 - Check the data entered, click on GERAR GUIA (CREATE GUIDE), and then print it out. Step 2 Cédula de Identidade de Estrangeiro (Foreigner's ID Card) 1 - Repeat instructions 1 to 4 above. 2 - In the Código da Receita STN box, type (CARTEIRA DE ESTRANGEIRO DE PRIMEIRA VIA [FIRST ROUTE FOREIGNER'S CARD], VALOR A SER PAGO [AMOUNT FOR PAYMENT]). 3 - Check the data entered, click on GERAR GUIA (CREATE GUIDE) and print it out. The guides should be printed out and paid at any branch of the Banco do Brasil before the expiry date and before registering with the Police. For registration, take the proof of payment given to you by the Bank. How to get to the Federal Police Office The Federal Police Office is located within a shopping centre at the following address: Polícia Federal: Av. Francisco Deslandes, 900 Bairro Anchieta. Tel: (31) ou Bus 2103 goes to the Anchieta district and passes in front of the police station. If you are at UFMG or in the Pampulha region, we recommend you to catch the 2004 bus, get off at the Praça da Liberdade and catch the 2103 bus at the same bus stop. For more information about the bus timetables and routes in Belo Horizonte, access: Remember that you must register within 30 days of your arrival in Brazil. After the deadline, a foreigner is liable to a daily fee and becomes an illegal immigrant. AS SOON AS THEY OBTAIN A COPY OF THEIR REGISTRATION AT THE FEDERAL POLICE STATION, IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL EXCHANGE STUDENTS TO TAKE A COPY OF THE REGISTRO NACIONAL DE ESTRANGEIROS / RNE (NATIONAL REGISTER OF FOREIGNERS) TO THE DRI. Confirmation of Enrolment At the beginning of each semester, students should go to the College Representative(s) where they are studying and request a Certificate of Enrolment confirming that they are enrolled for their chosen subject(s) THIS CERTIFICATE IS ESSENTIAL FOR CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT. We remind you that all students (except for exchange students who have come to carry out research, practice/placement or work for conclusion of their course) should gain at least 12 credits per semester.

8 Those who are not exempt and who enrol with less than 12 credits must submit a written justification, signed by the student and approved by the student's home university. Health Insurance and Student Visa As soon as you arrive at UFMG, deliver a copy of your health insurance and student visa to the Diretoria de Relações Internacionais (International Relations Directorate). YOU CANNOT ENROL WITHOUT THOSE DOCUMENTS. Minha UFMG (My UFMG) System Take your enrolment number to the Laboratório da Ciência da Computação, Room 2040 in the Instituto de Ciências Exatas (ICEX), in order to collect your NIPs certificate. With your NIPs to hand, enter the UFMG site ( and register yourself on the Minha UFMG portal to gain access to academic information about the subjects you will be studying at the University. Cadastro de Pessoa Física / CPF (Registration of Individuals) The CPF is the document for registration of individuals in Brazil. It is not obligatory for foreigners, but it is necessary for making certain purchases and for opening a bank account in Brazil. For the purposes of UFMG, the CPF is essential for processing University documentation, for the issue of transcripts and for the Ministério da Educação / MEC (Ministry of Education) records. All you need to do to obtain the CPF is to go to a branch of the Banco do Brasil or the Caixa Econômica Federal or to a post office and request it. You will need to take an ID document with you, such as an ID card or a passport. You can find more information at: 2.2) Academic Information Withdrawal from Subject In order to withdraw from a subject, students must go to the relevant College Representative for the subject, before the date specificd in the UFMG calendar, and request cancellation in the UFMG system. THE CANCELLATION MUST BE MADE IN THE UFMG SYSTEM SO THAT THE SUBJECT DOES NOT APPEAR IN THE TRANSCRIPT OF GRADES. We recommend that you ask thecollege Representative for confirmation. Borrowing books from the UFMG Library In order to borrow books from the Library, you need to request a LIBRARY SYSTEM CARD. For that purpose, you need to go to the Library of the main Faculty where you are enrolled. The main Faculty is the one where you are taking most subjects or are undertaking your research. Computer Suite Registering as a user of the computers in the computer suites of the faculties in which you are registered. For this purpose, you need to present your Library Card and Proof of Subject Enrolment. Leaving Event and Get-together At the end of the semester, the DRI organises a leaving event and get-together for foreign exchange students and all the UFMG students who will be going on exchange in the next semester. The meeting is

9 always worthwhile, so it is essential for everyone to take part. Exchange Evaluation At the end of the exchange, the DRI will you an exchange evaluation questionnaire. This is a simple questionnaire, which you should complete and send back by . It is essential that everyone should take part in the evaluation so that we can know the positive and negative aspects of the exchange and improve our service. Sending Transcript of Grades At the end of the exchange period, the DRI is responsible for sending foreign students' transcripts of grades to their home university. Centro Esportivo Universitário da UFMG / CEU (UFMG Sports Centre) As a foreign exchange student at the UFMG, you will have access to the Univerrsity Sports Centre, or CEU, which has sports pitches, swimming pools and other facilities for the use of University students and staff. The Sports Centre is located on the Avenida Coronel Oscar Paschoal in the São José district, beside the Mineirão football stadium. In order to formalise your access to the CEU, you will need to have a USER'S CARD. Follow the steps below in order to create your Card: Enter the CEU site ( and click on CONFECÇÃO DE CARTEIRA (PRODUCATION OF CARD) under Formulários (Forms). A new window will open where you can make your REQUERIMENTO PARA ASSOCIAÇÃO (REQUEST FOR CLUB MEMBERSHIP) First of all you should read the Club rules and regulations and then click on CONCORDO (I AGREE). Then you should select ADICIONAR NOVO TITULAR E SEUS DEPENDENTES (ADD A NEW CARD HOLDER AND HER OR HIS DEPENDANTS In Tipo de Usuário / Type of User, select INTERCAMBISTA ESTRANGEIRO UFMG (UFMG FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT) and complete the form.in the RG box, enter your NÚMERO DO SEU PASSAPORTE (PASSPORT NUMBER). You can leave the CPF box empty. As to the telephone number, if you do not have your own phone number in Brazil, enter the DRI telephone number: Do not complete the boxes relating to information about dependants. After completing the form, click on ENVIAR SOLICITAÇÃO (SEND REQUEST). Make a note of the number of your request and print out the FICHA DE INSCRIÇÃO (REGISTRATION FORM). When you have printed it out, sign in the Termo de Responsabilidade (Disclaimer) box. Note that in the Instruções (Instructions) box on your form you will see the other documents you will need to present for production of your Card: A recent 3/4cm colour photograph (original and copy) and the original Proof of Transfer to the Conta Única do Tesouro (Single Treasury Account) in the sum of 10 reais. To make the transfer to the Conta Única do Tesouro, go to a cashier at the Banco do Brasil and make the request. The Bank will ask for your CPF number, which can be your CPF or that of someone you trust. In any event, we recommend that you arrange a CPF, because you may be asked for it on various occasions. There is a branch of the Banco do Brasil on the UFMG Praça de Serviços and you can also request a CPF there. Then take the COMPROVANTE DA TRANSFERÊNCIA (PROOF OF TRANSFER) to the CEU, together with the other documents needed for creating your Card.

10 Enrolment Subject enrolment also takes place during the Foreign Students Week. Students should enrol in subjects corresponding to at least 12 UFMG credits. The subjects must be part of the normal courses offered by the University. Students who do not enrol for 12 credits must provide a justification duly approved by the student's home university. Students should enrol for at least two (2) subjsects each semester. The subjects must be part of the normal courses offered by the University. Foreign Students Week In the first week of lessons, students should take part in the Semana de Recepção ao Intercambista Estrangeiro (Foreign Exchange Students Reception Week). This Week is for international exchange students and is intended to help you settle into the new social, cultural and academic environment. During this week you will get to know the University, its academic system and the various Faculties, and you will take part in cultural activities and get to know students from UFMG and other foreign institutions. In this week, students meet with the teachers who are responsible for each course/programme, in order to discuss their study plans. Subject Credits Each subject has a value that is expressed in credits, each credit corresponding to 15 (fifteen) lesson hours. The credits for each subject will be awarded to students who obtain a grade of at least D and who have attended at least 75% (seventy five percent) of the activities. Each student s academic performance will be expressed in grades and words, in accordance with the following scale: 90 to A (Excelent / Excellent) 80 to 89 - B (Ótimo / Very Good) 70 to 79 - C (Bom / Good) 60 to 69 - D (Regular / Regular) 40 to 59 - E (Fraco / Weak) 0 to 39 - I (Insuficiente / Unsatisfactory) Assessment System There are several methods of assessment at UFMG, e.g.: Written examination Oral examination Individual work Group work Certificate At the end of the exchange period the DRI will send a certificate with the grades obtained in the subjects studied to the International Relations Office of the exchange student's home university.

11 In the case of an exchange student from an institution that is not party to an agreement, the certificate will be given to the student at the end of the exchange. 2.3) Portuguese Language course for foreigners: With the aim of diversifying the programmes it offers in the various sectors of its units, UFMG is going to launch a Portuguese Programme for Foreigners, in various modalities and with different workloads. The courses will be offered free for students, teachers and researchers from institutions that have international cooperation agreements with UFMG. The program envisages the following types of course:1 - Intensive Course in Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture for foreigners who speak other languages. Practice in the Portuguese language in a context of immersion and of enhancement of existing knowledge, with a view to improvement of linguistic competence. The study load will be 120 class hours over 4 weeks in the months of June and August. 2- Portuguese Language course for foreigners: Speaking Speaking Practice in speaking skills in the Portuguese language through activities that foster the development of oral expression. Study load of 30 continuous hours. 3- Portuguese Language course for foreigners: Academic Writing Aimed at producing summaries, reviews, reports, articles, and final essays or dissertations. Study load of 30 continuous hours. 4- Portuguese Language course for foreigners Instrumental Portuguese Development of reading skills through the study of texts on subjects of general interest aiming at understanding, exploration of morphological and grammatical aspects relevant to the understanding, development and expansion of new reading strategies. Study load of 30 continuous hours. 5- Portuguese Language course for foreigners Preparation for CELPE-Bras Preparation for the CELPE-Bras examination through developing the necessary communication skills. Study load of 30 continuous hours. Further Information: Requests for information about the courses and enrolment procedures should be sent to [email protected] or made via the UFMG Diretoria de Relações Internacionais (Directorate of International Relations) webpage.

12 4) BELO HORIZONTE 4.1) About the City Belo Horizonte, the first wholly planned city in Brazil, is the capital of Minas Gerais. Inaugurated on 12 December 1897, on the site of a previous settlement called Corral Del Rey, it has a population of about 2.2 million. It is located in the South East Region, a strategic geographical point in the country. The city is ringed by the Serra do Curral mountain range, which provides a natural boundary and is full of history. In addition to its natural advantages and ease of access by air and road, the capital of Minas Gerais is notable for its architectural beauty, its strong vocation for commerce and services, and its rich artistic and cultural production. Apart from enjoying the renowned hospitality of the people of Belo Horizonte and the excellent Mineiran cuisine, visitors can visit the city's beautiful squares and parks, such as the Praça do Papa, the Parque Municipal, the Parque Mangabeiras, the Parque Ecológico and the Parque da Lagoa do Nado. The architectural complex around Pampulha Lake, designed by the architect Oscar Niemeyer, deserves special attention. The climate is mild, with temperatures ranging between 16 and 31 degrees, the average being 21 C. Winters are dry and summers rainy. 4.2) Basic Information Language: Portuguese Currency: Real Electric current: 110 volts Cheques: For cheque payments you should speak to the management of the business. Credit Cards Many businesses in Belo Horizonte accept Visa, American Express, MasterCard and Diners cards. Taxes: In Brazil, tax is already included in the price of products. Bank opening hours: 10:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. Tips In Brazil there are situations in which the tip is already included in the bills for goods or services. This is the case of some restaurants (10% of total consumption is added to the bill) and of hotels, where it is also included in the bill. In some cases, restaurants do not include a service charge in the bill (which is normally stated on the menu). In such cases, a tip of 10% is normal. It is customary to tip hotel porters (those who carry your luggage from the taxi to the reception, and those who carry it to your room) and the valet who parks your car or drives it from the car park. In such informal cases, the amount of the tip varies - there is no standard amount. It is not usual to tip taxi drivers. If necessary, round up the cost of the taxi ride. Health: Some medications, such as anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic drugs, may be purchased by telephone. For controlled drugs, such as antibiotics and antidepressants, you need a prescription. In Brazil there is the Sistema Único de Saúde / SUS (Single Health System), which provides free health care for everyone. More information can be found at:

13 Smoking: The Brazilian Civil Code forbids smoking by young people under the age of 18. Some enclosed spaces in Belo Horizonte have a smoking area. If there is no such space, tourists should ask the management of the establishment. Smoking on public transport, in public buildings and in concert halls is expressly prohibited. Vaccination: The Federal Government has stipulations about vaccination of foreigners who enter Brazil and also for Brazilians who travel from some regions of the country to others. In order to find out if vaccination is obligatory and which vaccinations are recommended or required, contact your consulate. 4.3) Living in Belo Horizonte Monthly living expenses The monthly cost of living for an individual in Belo Horizonte varies between 1,000 and 1,500 reais. The currency in Brazil is the Real. Accommodation Amongst other options, foreign students may stay with a host family, in a hotel/hostel or flat, or, if their programme is one where UFMG pays for accommodation, in UFMG Halls of Residence. Programa Sem Fronteiras (No Limits Programme) Lodging with a Family For students who wish to live with a family, the DRI can indicate a host family for their first two weeks in Belo Horizonte. As from the third week, students decide whether they wish to continue living with the family and under which conditions. The weekly cost is approximately 150 reais, which includes a separate room and breakfast. If you are interested, you should contact DRI and ask for a form for accommodation with a family. Notes: This option is subject to the availability of families. Other Accommodation Options There are several pousadas and hotels in the vicinity of UFMG and in central Belo Horizonte, within easy reach of the University. Some suggestions for accommodation: Hospedagem São Pedro: Hotel Formule 1: Hostel O Sorriso do Lagarto: Hostel Chalé Mineiro: Pousada Sossego da Pampulha: Single Flat Pousada Pampulha: Pousada Senhora do Mirante: Albergue Pousadinha Mineira: Brasil Palace Hotel:

14 Hotel Financial: Hostel-Pousada Lá em Casa: Flat Pampulha: Food and Drink The price of a meal in UFMG restaurants varies between 5 and 10 reais. The price of a meal in other city restaurants varies between 15 and 20 reais. UFMG also has a university restaurant with a fixed price for international exchange students of 4.15 reais. The university restaurant, which is also known as Bandejão, provides both lunch and an evening meal. Transport Bus tickets in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte cost approximately 2.80 reais. More information about public transport in Belo Horizonte can be found at: Cultural Activities Belo Horizonte has a rich and dynamic cultural life. Of particular note are: museums, such as the Museu de Artes e Ofícios, Inhotim-Instituto de Arte Contemporânea, the Jardim Botânico and the Museu das Minas e do Metal; cultural centres with a wide range of exhibitions, both permanent and temporary; festivals and competitions, such as the Festival Internacional de Teatro, the Festival Internacional de Dança or the traditional Comida de Buteco; and theatre, music and dance productions. The city also has a wide variety of theatres, cinemas, museums and cultural centres, including: the Museu de Arte da Pampulha, the UFMG Centro Cultural, the Museu Histórico Abílio Barreto, the Centro de Referência Audiovisual, the Palácio das Artes and the Praça da Liberdade cultural complex. Belo Horizonte is also a starting point for many historical and ecological walks. In the historic cities of Minas Gerais you will be able to appreciate a lavish abundance of baroque architecture. The paths, springs, rivers and waterfalls in the surrounding countryside are ideal for the ecotourist. 5) Other information 5.1) Telephone numbers UFMG telephone numbers Geral Campus Pampulha (31) Geral Campus Saúde (31) Comissão Permanente de Vestibular Copeve (31) / (31) Coordenadoria de Assuntos Comunitários CAC (31) Departamento de Registro e Controle Acadêmico (31)

15 Diretoria de Relações Internacionais DRI (31) Gabinete do Reitor (31) Pró-reitora de Administração (31) Pró-reitora de Extensão (31) Pró-reitora de Graduação (31) Pró-reitora de Pesquisa (31) Pró-reitora de Pós-Graduação (31) Biblioteca Universitária (31) Centro Esportivo Universitário - Ceu Hospital das Clínicas (31) For other telephone numbers: Restaurante Campus Pampulha Av. Antônio Carlos Setorial Tel: / Restaurante Escola de Engenharia R. Espírito Santo, 35 Centro. Tel: / Restaurante Faculdade de Direito Av. Álvares Cabral, 211 Tel: Restaurante Faculdade de Farmácia Av. Olegário Maciel, 2360 Tel: / Restaurante Faculdade de Medicina Av. Alfredo Balena, 190 Sta. Efigênia. Tel: / Places Where You Can Exchange Dollars Disvel Av. Álvares Cabral, 51, Centro. Tel:

16 Master Turismo Rua da Bahia, 2140, Centro. Tel: Via Portugal Câmbio e Turismo Av. Coronel José Dias Bicalho, 1235/loja09, São José Tel: / Places for Exchanging Travellers' Cheques Banco de Boston* Av. Álvares Cabral, 370, Centro. Tel: (*) the bank only accepts American Express travellers' cheques American Express R. Paraíba, 626 Tel: Hospitals Hospital de Belo Horizonte Avenida Antônio Carlos, 1694, bairro Cachoeirinha. Tel: NB: near UFMG, 5 minutes by car. Hospital das Clínicas Avenida Prof. Alfredo Balena, 110, Centro. Tel: / 9300 / 9323 Notes: centre of Belo Horizonte - Área Hospitalar Hospital Madre Tereza Av. Raja Gabaglia, 1002, bairro Gutierrez. Tel:

17 Hospital Mater Dei Rua Gonçalves Dias, 2700, bairro Santo Agostinho. Tel: NB: centre of Belo Horizonte Zona Sul Hospital Odilon Bherens Rua Doutor Cristóvão Rezende, 312, bairro Araguaia. Tel: NB: near Av. Antônio Carlos. Hospital Vera Cruz Rua Paracatu, s/n, bairro Barro Preto. Tel: Cooperativa do Hospital das Clínicas HCCOOP Rua Maranhão, 774, Funcionários. Tel: First Aid Points Pronto Socorro João XXIII- Hospital Cícero Alameda Álvaro Celso, 100, bairro Santa Efigênia. Tel: /9250 NB: Central Belo Horizonte, where the hospitals are located Pronto Socorro de Venda Nova R. Gabirobas, 1, bairro Vila Clóris. Tel: / / Ambulance (calls are free) Military Police ambulance Tel: 190 Ambulance Centre Tel: 192

18 Fire Brigade Tel: ) Access to Belo Horizonte By air There are two airports in Belo Horizonte: Tancredo Neves (Confins) Airport and Pampulha Airport. Pampulha Airport, which is in the Pampulha district, is just for internal flights. Tancredo Neves Airport, in the Confins district, is Belo Horizonte's international airport. You can take a taxi to go to or from these airports. There are Conexão Aeroporto buses that run between the two airports and between Tancredo Neves Airport and the city centre. For more information about timetables and fares, go to or telephone / The fare is approximately 19 reais. A taxi ride between Tancredo Neves Airport and Pampulha, or between Tancredo Neves Airport and the city centre, costs approximately 100 reais. Airoports: Aeroporto Internacional Tancredo Neves Address: Rodovia MG 10, Km 39 Confins - MG. CEP: PABX: (31) FAX: (31) Distance: 38 km from Belo Horizonte Aeroporto Internacional Carlos Drummond Andrade (Pampulha) Address: Praça Bagatelle, 204 Bairro Aeroporto. Belo Horizonte - MG - CEP: Tel: PABX: (31) FAX: (31) Distance from the Centre: 9 km By Coach There is just one coach station in Belo Horizonte, located in the city centre, 10 km from the Pampulha district. If you are living in the Pampulha district, you can take the Conexão Aeroporto bus to the Estação Rodoviária and then take the bus that goes from the Estação Rodoviária to Pampulha Airport. The journey costs approximately 10 reais. Taxis are available inside the Estação Rodoviária. The journey from the Estação Rodoviária to Pampulha costs about 40 reais. The cost of journeys to other districts depends on the distance. Address: Praça Rio Branco, nº100 - Centro. CEP: 30, Tel: (31) /

19 5.3) Useful Websites City Council... About the City... Ministry of Foreign Affairs... Telephone numbers... Belotur... Accommodation in Belo Horizonte... What's on in Belo Horizonte: guiaentradafranca.com.br/espaco.php 5.4) Foreign Institutions with which UFMG has agreements STUDENT MOBILITY PARTNERSHIPS BRAZIL Banco Santander S/A AFRICA ANGOLA Health Service Management of the Gneral Headquarters of the Angolan Armed Forces Fundação Eduardo dos Santos da República de Angola Universidade de Angola Universidade Onze de Novembro LATIN AMERICA ARGENTINA Centro de Documentação de Arquitetura Latinoamericana - CEDODAL Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia Agropecuária INTA Universidad Nacional de Jujuy Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP) Universidad Nacional de Mar Del Plata Universidad Nacional de Quilmes Universidad Nacional de San Luis

20 Universidad Nacional del LitoralCHILE Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB) and Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Chilenas (CRUCH) Programa de Doutorado Latino Americano em Educação UNESCO/OREALC Universidad Bolivariana Universidad de Antofagasta Universidad de Santiago de Chile USACH Universidad Finis Terrae Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de La Educación COLOMBIA Fundação Colombiana de Tempo Livre e Recreação FUNLIBRE Universidad Antonio Nariño Universidad de Antioquia Universidad de Caldas Universidad del Cauca Universidad del Tolima Universidad Industrial de Santander Universidad Surcolombiana USCO CUBA Instituto de Ciência Animal Instituto Superior de Ciências Médicas de Havana Universidad Central Marta Abreu de las Villas Universidad de Cienfuegos Carlos Rafael Rodrigues Universidad de Guantánamo Universidad de La Habana Universidad de Matanzas, Camilo Cienfuegos HAITI Université d Etat d Haiti

21 MEXICO Corporación Mexicana de Investigación en Materiales (COMIMSA) Universidad Autónoma Nuevo Leon NICARAGUA Universidade Nacional de Engenharia (UNI) PERU Centro de Estúdios Literários Antonio Cornejo Polar (CELACP) Universidad César Vallejo Universidad Nacional de Huancavelica Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad Del Cusco SURINAME Anton de Kom Universiteit, Republiek Suriname VENEZUELA Instituto Internacional de la Unesco para la Educación Superior en América Latina y el Caribe IESALC Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado UCLA NORTH AMERICA CANADA Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commercial (HEC Montreal) McGill University University of Alberta University of British Columbia University of Western Ontario Université du Québec à Montreal USA Baylor University California State University (CHICO) California State University of Fullerton (CSUF) Michigan Technological University Oregon State University Purdue University

22 Texas Tech University City University of New York - (Lehman College of the City, University of NY) Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust Tulane University University of North Carolina in Charlotte and State University of Winston-Salem State University University of Missouri - ColumbiaUniversity of Washington in Saint Louis University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Houston University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMASS) and the Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) University of New Mexico University of Texas at Austin University of the Incarnate Word University of Wisconsin-Madison Wayne State University WSU ASIA CHINA Huazhong University of Science & Technology / 華 中 科 技 大 學 ( 華 中 理 工 大 學 Universidade de Macau / 澳 門 大 學 ISRAEL בצלאל אקדמיה לאמנות ועיצוב, ירושלים / Jerusalém Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design EUROPE AUSTRIA Veterinärmedizinischen Universität Wien CROATIA Sveučilište u Zagrebu

23 DENMARK Københavns Universitet ENGLAND AND WALES Cardiff University Institute of Freshwater Ecology King s College London University College London University of Leeds FINLAND Lappeenrannan teknillinen yliopisto Pohjois-Karjalan ammattikorkeakoulu FRANCE CHU - Hospitais de Rouen Conservatoire national des arts et métiers École des Hauts Etudes em Sciences Sociales École des Ingénieurs de la Ville de Paris École des Ponts ParisTech Ecole Nationale Superieure des Mines de Saint Etienne Grenoble Universités (Université Joseph Fourier, Pierre Mendes France, Stendhal et INP Grenoble) LIA Maxwell Università di Corsica Université de Provence Université de Rouen Université Panthéon-Sorbonne - Paris I Université de Marne-la-Vallée Université Paris Descartes - Paris V Université de la Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris III l'université d'angers

24 Université Blaise Pascal Université de Franche Comté Université de Limoges (UNILIM) Université de Rennes 1 Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Université Paris-Descartes et le Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne Paris XII Universités de Lille: Sciences et Technologies Lille 1, Droit et Santé Lille 2, Sciences de L'Homme et de la Société Lille 3 V&M do Brasil Grupo Vallourec GERMANY Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg Brandenburgische Technische Universität (BTU), Cottbus Hochschule Karlsruhe Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences Hochschule ULM HTW DresdenJohannes Gutenberg- Universität Mainz Ruhr-Universität Bochum Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) Universität Augsburg Technische Universität Clausthal Universität Rostock Bauhaus-Universität Weimar Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) Technische Universität Dresden Leibniz Universität Hannover (Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz de Hannover) Universität Zu Köln Fachhochschule Schmalkalden Universität Mannheim

25 HOLLAND International Institute for Infrastructural, Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering - IHE Delft Universiteit Maastricht Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam HUNGARY Budapesti Műszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem ITALY Fondazione Parco Tecnológico Padano Istituto Politecnico Interzionale Della Moda di Firenze Politécnico de Torino Universidade de Roma Tor Vergata Università Degli Studi Del Piemonte Orientale "Amedeo Avogrado" Università Degli Studi di Bologna Università Degli Studi di Firenze Università Degli Studi di L Áquila Università Degli Studi di Lecce Università Degli Studi di Milano Bicocca Università Degli Studi di Nápoli Orientale Universita Degli Studi di Palermo Università Degli Studi di Parma Universita Degli Studi di Siena Universitá Degli Studi di Torino NORWAY Universitetet i Oslo PORTUGAL Consulado de Portugal em Belo Horizonte Escola Superior de Educação do Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Escola Superior de Educação do Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo Escola Superior Gallaecia

26 Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Instituto Politécnico de Bragança Instituto Politécnico do Porto Instituto Universitário de Lisboa Universidade da Beira Interior Universidade de Coimbra Universidade de Évora Universidade de Lisboa Universidade do Algarve Universidade do Minho Universidade do Porto Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique Universidade Técnica de Lisboa SPAIN Escola de Estudos Hispano-Americanos do Cons. Superior de Investigações Científicas Universidad de Valladolid Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Universitat de Barcelona Universidad de Salamanca Universidad de Sevilha Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Universitat Politècnica de València Universitat de Lês Illes Baleares (UIB) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya SWEDEN Kungliga Tekniska högskolanoceania AUSTRALIA Queensland Institute of Medical Research The University of Adelaide

27 The University of Queensland The University of Sydney The George Institute for Global Health 5.5) Courses AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Agronomy: for information about the course curriculum: for information about options: Veterinary Medicine: for information about the course curriculum: for information about options: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Biological Sciences: for information about the curriculum: for information about options: HUMANITIES Humanities: for information about the curriculum: for information about options: Philosophy: for information about the curriculum: for information about options: History: for information about the curriculum: for information about options: Education: for information about the curriculum:

28 for information about options: Psychology: for information about the curriculum: (click on graduação, grade curricular do curso ) for information about options: EXACT AND EARTH SCIENCES Actuarial Sciences: for information about the curriculum and options: Computer Science: for information about the curriculum: for information about options: Statistics: for information about the curriculum and options: Physics: for informsation about the curriculum: on disciplinas and then on ementas e programas ) Geology: for information about the curriculum: for information about options: Mathematics: for information about the course curriculum: on graduação, licenciatura ou bacharelado and then on diagrama de blocos ) for information about options: Mathematics: For information about the curriculum and options: Chemistry: for information about the curriculum:

29 for information about options: ENGINEERING Civil Engineering: for information about the curriculum: for information about options: Control and Automation Engineering: for information about the curriculum: for information about options: Electrical Engineering: for information about the curriculum: para conhecer as ementas: Mechanical Engineering: for information about the curriculum: for information about the curriculum and options: Mechanical Engineering: for information about the curriculum: for information about options: Mining Engineering: for information about the curriculum:

30 for information about options: Production Engineering: for information about the curriculum: for information about options: Chemical Engineering: for information about the curriculum: for information about options: HEALTH SCIENCES Physical Education: for information about the curriculum and options: Nursing: for information about the curriculum: for information about options: Pharmacology for information about the curriculum: for information about options: Physiotherapy: for information about the curriculum: for information about options: Speech Therapy: for information about the curriculum: for information about options: Medicine: for information about the curriculum: (click on

31 each number) and for information about options: Dentistry: for information about the curriculum: for information about options: Occupational Therapy: for information about the curriculum: for information about options: