University of Campinas

Half-Year Exchange to University of Campinas

Exchange Period: Second Semester, AY2024/2025

Information about University of Campinas

University of Campinas (Unicamp) is a public research university in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Unicamp is responsible for around 15% of Brazilian research, a disproportionately high number when compared to much larger and older institutions in the country such as the University of São Paulo. For more information, please refer to the webpages of the University.

 Available major of the exchange programme

  • Portuguese Studies (Undergraduate)
  • Portuguese Studies (Postgraduate)

Who can apply for this exchange programme?

  • Full-time students with good academic and disciplinary standing;
  • Eligible students should be studying in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes offered by the Department of Portuguese;
  • Undergraduate student should be in second year by the time of departure;
  • PhD. students must complete two semesters and Master students must complete two semesters with a GPA greater than 2.7 by the time of departure;
  • Satisfactory language proficiency.

Exchange Programme Costs:

Selected students are expected to pay tuition fees to the University of Macau and meet all the transportation, accommodation, meals and living expenses while they are studying in the host university.

Application Period

22 – 31 August 2024

Application Dossier (Please submit the following documents to GAO application system)

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose (Describing why you are interested in applying this exchange program and what your objective is; what are your strengths and weaknesses. Why should we pick you?) (The documents can be attached to ‘Other Supporting Documents’ in GAO application system)

For enquiry, please contact Iny at inychan@um.edu.mo / Nuno at nunoant@um.edu.mo, Department of Portuguese of Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH).

Important Notes for Exchange Students

Application Procedures

  • Read carefully the relevant application requirement;
  • Consult your programme coordinator about course selection and credit transferability;
  • Apply for the exchange programme (Application period: 22 – 31 August 2024) and complete the application through GAO application system.
  • Check your email for the assessment arrangement after the application period;
  • Check your email for the nomination result;
  • Apply for the exchange to the host university and receive the acceptance letter;
  • Prepare and submit your learning agreement;
  • Prepare your departure