Welcometo UPF

The University of Passo Fundo is a community

Institution of Higher Education that was founded

in 1968 to meet the needs of higher education in

the countryside of the State of Rio Grande do Sul

and to contribute to the regional development.

Currently, UPF covers more than 150

municipalities, with 9 campuses in the

northern region of the State.

Numbers that certify the importance.

9campuses

With approximately 20,000 students, the University

focuses on teaching excellence, promoting research and

extension besides seeking innovation technology, always

helping promote citizenship and exercising humanization

through actions involving the population.

More than 70.000

professionals graduated

in the 117 undergraduate,

specialization, MBA,

master, doctorate and post-

doctorate programs.

Its infrastructure is an important differential. At UPF, you can find 150 clinics, 176

classrooms for practical-experimental teaching, 300 laboratories, 22 amphitheaters

and auditoriums and 10 libraries with more than 300 thousand books available.37443

The Science and Technology Park, UPF Planalto Médio, UPF

Parque, contributes to the responsible development of the

region, aiming at approximating the University and the

society, its needs and demands.

Development support

The University of Passo Fundo keeps and reinforces the commitment

to the development of its community through the Social University

Responsibility Policy, promoting citizenship, environmental awareness,

social inclusion, culture and economic development.

Expanding possibilities for the future

INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (ICB)

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Biological Science Nursing Aesthetic and Cosmetics Pharmacy Speech Therapy Nutrition

GRADUATE PROGRAM

Environmental Science

INSTITUTE OF EXACT SCIENCES AND GEOSCIENCES (ICEG)

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Analysis and System Development Computer Science Computer Engineering Chemistry Physics Geography Mathematics

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Applied Computing Science and Mathematics Teaching

INSTITUTE OF PHILOSOPHY AND HUMAN SCIENCES (IFCH)

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Philosophy History Languages and Literatures Psychology Secretarial Studies

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Philosophy History Languages and Literatures

FACULTY OF ARTS AND COMMUNICATION (FAC)

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Visual Arts Graphic Design Journalism Music - Singing Music - Instrument Advertising

Academic units and programs

FACULTY OF AGRONOMY AND VETERINARY MEDICINE (FAMV)

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Agronomy Veterinary Medicine

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Agronomy Bioexperimentation Food and Science Technology

FACULTY OF EDUCATION (FAED)

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Fashion Design Social Work Pedagogy

GRADUATE PROGRAM Education

FACULTY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY (FEFF)

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Physical Education Physiotherapy

GRADUATE PROGRAM

Human Aging

FACULTY OF LAW (FD)

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM Law

GRADUATE PROGRAM

Law

Academic units and programs

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (FEAR)

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Architecture and Urbanism Product Design Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering Food Engineering Production Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemistry Engineering Mechanical Manufacture

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Civil and Environmental Engineering Design and Manufacturing Processes

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS, ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACCOUNTING SCIENCES (FEAC)

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Business Agribusiness Accounting Economic Science International Commerce Human Resource Management Logistics

GRADUATE PROGRAM

Business

FACULTY OF DENTISTRY (FO)

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM Dentistry

GRADUATE PROGRAM

Dentistry

FACULTY OF MEDICINE (FM)

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM Medicine

Academic units and programs

The International Relations Office (AAII) Your passport for an amazing experience

Testimony

Testimony

Miguel Angel Torres Ramirez Exchange student

University of Vigo (Spain).

Ana Karina Bracho Leza Exchange student

The Autonomous University of Coahuila (Mexico).

The International Relations Office at the University of Passo Fundo

is responsible for the reputation of the University abroad. It is also

responsible for assisting exchange students.

“UPF is more than a university. It is a home with a hospitable

atmosphere and its members become part of your family.”

“Studying at UPF was one of the best experiences of my life.

I learned plenty of new things that are going to help me

grow professionally and personally, UPF is one of the best

universities, I loved it.”

Testimony

Celestin Kabasele Kalala PEC-G Exchange Student

(Democratic Republic of Congo).

“The choice to attend Pharmacy at the University of

Passo Fundo (UPF), in Brazil, was the best opportunity

and experience for me. UPF is a quality university with

great infrastructure that provided me all the necessary

attention in order to make me feel at home. I have

been learning through academic projects, research

and lessons taught by qualified professors in order

to be an excellent professional. Furthermore, this

exchange program has expanded my circle of friends

with amazing people, what has changed my way

of thinking and interacting with people from other

cultures.”

More than a study journey. At the University of Passo Fundo, you will live a new culture,

increase your knowledge and qualify your curriculum through an unforgettable

international experience.

We want you here

The exchange student’s hospitality is essential.

Bearing this in mind, UPF has created the Program

UPF Friend. Through it, academics assist exchange

students to be integrated into the university

environment and the local community.

Partnership for a life time

In order to provide more comfort for

exchange students, UPF offers the Program

Host Family. Professors and academics

host in their homes students from partner

universities. AAII promotes the contact

between students and host families,

making the cultural exchange among the

participants of the program possible.

Far from home. Close to the family.

The daily communication and a better inclusion of the foreign exchange student

in the academic environment are permanent worries of the University. This is

why UPF offers exchange students the discipline of Portuguese for Foreigners.

We speak the same language

Through the Project Future Athlete, also available for exchange students, sports

are encouraged. It is possible to take different sports such as volleyball, basketball,

judo, karate, swimming, dancing, athletics, futsal, soccer and taekwondo.

Sport Promotion

Exchange students can also participate in lots of extension projects offered

by UPF, which are extracurricular activities involving the community

assistance, such as the Inclusive Equine Education and the Voluntary Smile.

Learning Extension

Apply for an exchange program:

For more information access:www.upf.br/intercambios/aluno-estrangeiro

1º SEMESTER: February to July 2º SEMESTER: July to December

Academic Calendar

1º SEMESTER: October 25th 2º SEMESTER: May 25th

Application Deadline

Passo Fundo Location

Palmeiradas Missões

SoledadeCasca

LagoaVermelha

Sarandi

Carazinho Passo Fundo

Population: 197.798 inhabitants The National Capital of Literature Distance from Porto Alegre: 288,9 km

Municipalities where the University’s campuses are located.

IBGE/2016

UPF Campus I BR 285 - Km 292,7 - Bairro São José Passo Fundo/RS - Brasil CEP: 99052-900

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