University of Campinas (Unicamp)
Program Details
| Program Location |
São Paulo, Brazil
|
| Sponsor |
Purdue |
| Program Type |
Exchange |
| Course # |
SA 20126
|
| Duration |
Semester
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| To Be Announced |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
UNICAMP Logo
The University of Campinas, commonly called Unicamp, is a public research university in the state of São Paulo, Brazil and is consistently ranked among the top universities in Brazil and Latin America.
UniCamp was established in 1966 in the city of Campinas, with the goal of becoming an academic center of excellence, producing world-class basic and applied research, providing high-standard undergraduate and graduate education, and serving as a catalyst for economic and social development.
The university enrolls approximately 40,000 students, with around 1,000 foreign students on campus.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
Eligibility
Aerial view of campus
The program is open to engineering majors who want to take ME, ECE, and language coursework only.
Students must be in good standing and have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Engineering] [
College of Liberal Arts]
Specifically from:
ME & ECE (ENGR) and SLC (CLA)
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Housing
Unicamp does not offer dorms for exchange students, but they are able to assist students in finding other accommodations. Options such as a rented room, studio apartment or shared house are available. The student will need to be an active participant in securing housing and will sign their own lease or contract.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Fall 2022
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
|
| You will pay Purdue Tuition |
Check Tuition |
| Program Fee |
$0.00
|
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,200.00 |
| Housing |
$2,000.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$200.00 |
| Meals |
$1,500.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$1,000.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
