Santa Catarina State University

University of the State of Santa Catarina (UDESC) - public higher education institution in Brazil. The studies at University of the State of Santa Catarina began in 1965. The main building of the university proudly stands in Florianopolis inside an urban campus. University of the State of Santa Catarina 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 15 thousand students. The university accepts both local and foreign students. The education is provided by more than 1500 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. The university belongs to the number of groups and associations like the Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB), as well as the Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX) and Associação Brasileira dos Reitores das Universidades Estaduais e Municipais (ABRUEM).