SINTER and SEAD launch Brazilian Portuguese Survival Course for the international community
The Brazilian Portuguese Survival Course, developed by the Office of International Relations (SINTER) in partnership with the Office of Distance Education (SEAD) at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), aims to support international students, researchers, faculty members, and staff in their first contact with the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture.
Targeted at participants in academic mobility and international cooperation programs linked to UFSC, the initiative equips learners with essential Brazilian Portuguese communication skills while facilitating their integration into university life. The course also provides an opportunity to engage with new cultures and discover new opportunities in Brazil.
The course features:
- 20 hours of instruction;
- free registration;
- self-paced learning;
- fully online delivery through Moodle, UFSC’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Upon completion of the course activities, participants will receive a certificate of participation.
To register, visit: https://inscricoes.ufsc.br/cspb (English-speaking participants) or https://inscricoes.ufsc.br/portugues-sobrevivencia-espanhol (spanish-speaking participants).






