Santa Catarina State University
(UDESC)
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public
higher education institution in Brazil.
The studies at Santa Catarina State University began in 1965. The main building of the university proudly stands in Florianopolis inside an urban campus.
Santa Catarina State University is, without a doubt, one of the most prestigious universities of Brazil sitting comfortably among the top 90 universities of the country.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The applicants must pass examinations as a part of the admission process. The chances of successful admission are very high as 60 percent of applicants get enrolled but that number may vary depending on the faculty. Santa Catarina State University divides its academic year into semesters. Studying bachelor’s at UDESC is relatively inexpensive - only 1,000 USD per year. A year of master’s studies at UDESC will usually cost 1,000 USD per year. In addition to low tuition fees the university provides the students with extra financial assistance in the form of scholarships. On the university’s official website (http://www.udesc.br) you can find more accurate information on programs and tuition.
The composition of the university. Santa Catarina State University is average in size with a capacity of 12 thousand students. The university accepts both local and foreign students. UDESC has around 1% of foreign students. The education is provided by more than 1000 teachers and professors. UDESC has exchange agreements with many educational institutions. You can follow the university on social media to learn more about its life: Twitter, Youtube, Facebook.
Infrastructure of UDESC. There is a library on the campus.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The applicants must pass examinations as a part of the admission process. The chances of successful admission are very high as 60 percent of applicants get enrolled but that number may vary depending on the faculty. Santa Catarina State University divides its academic year into semesters. Studying bachelor’s at UDESC is relatively inexpensive - only 1,000 USD per year. A year of master’s studies at UDESC will usually cost 1,000 USD per year. In addition to low tuition fees the university provides the students with extra financial assistance in the form of scholarships. On the university’s official website (http://www.udesc.br) you can find more accurate information on programs and tuition.
The composition of the university. Santa Catarina State University is average in size with a capacity of 12 thousand students. The university accepts both local and foreign students. UDESC has around 1% of foreign students. The education is provided by more than 1000 teachers and professors. UDESC has exchange agreements with many educational institutions. You can follow the university on social media to learn more about its life: Twitter, Youtube, Facebook.
Infrastructure of UDESC. There is a library on the campus.
| Ranking | 2731 92 |
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| Country | Brazil |
| City | Florianopolis |
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Bachelor (citizens)
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193 USD/year. |
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Master (citizens)
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193 USD/year. |
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Bachelor (foreigners)
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1,000 USD/year. |
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Master (foreigners)
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1,000 USD/year. |
| Living expenses | $415 -783 USD/month |
| Acceptance Rate | 60.00% |
| Official Website | www.udesc.br |
General information
| Finance type | Nonprofit |
| Organization type | Public |
| Established | 1965 |
| Abbreviation | UDESC |
| Teachers | 1,048 |
| Students | 11,718 |
| Foreigners | 1% |
| Religion | None |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Admission | Based on entrance examinations |
| Gender limitation | No limits |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Financial aid | Available |
| Exchange programs | Available |
| Library | Available |
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Accreditation • Ministério da Educação, Brazil |
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Affiliations • Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB) • Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX) • Associação Brasileira dos Reitores das Universidades Estaduais e Municipais (ABRUEM) |
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Rankings
| World ranking | 2731 |
| Country ranking | 92 |
| International rankings | |
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| UniPage World University Ranking | 2731 |
Cost of living in Florianopolis
| Expenses - USD/Month | Min. | Med. |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 147 | 209 |
| Food | 124 | 245 |
| Transportation | 44 | 92 |
| Communications and utilities | 55 | 59 |
| Clothing | 24 | 91 |
| Sports and leisure | 21 | 86 |
| Total | 415 | 783 |
| Accommodation in Florianopolis | USD/Month |
|---|---|
| Shared room outside of centre | 148 |
| Shared room in city centre | 211 |
| 1 bedroom apartment outside of centre | 215 |
| 1 bedroom apartment in city centre | 316 |
Alternative title
| English | Santa Catarina State University |
| German | Staatsuniversität Santa Catarina |
| French | Université de l'État de santa catarina |
| Portuguese | Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina |
| ca | Universitat de l'Estat de Santa Catarina |
| nb | Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina |
| old | Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina UDESC |
| alt | Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina |
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