To enroll in UEPG during your undergraduate studies, follow these steps
1 - Visit the UEPG’s website and search for the course and subjects you are interested in.
2 - Fill out the form with your personal information and study plan.
3 - Ask your university’s Office of International Affairs to contact ERI by sending the following documents to eri@uepg.br:
If you are interested in taking graduate courses at UEPG, check out the exchange programs available
You must contact the coordinator of the course you are interested in at UEPG for information about availability and application processes.
I received my Letter of Acceptance. What now?
Prepare your luggage and documentation
- Flight ticket
- Visa (Visto de Estudante VITEM IV)
- CPF (Individual Taxpayer Number) - do it online in advance
- Health insurance with funeral repatriation clause ("Brasil Receptivo" is the best suited type of insurance for foreigners), which must be purchased before your trip.
- The Brazilian Ministry of Health recommends that all travellers update their vaccination status before arriving in Brazil, following the guidelines for the vaccination schedule in the country of origin or residence.
- Authorization for use of image
Please note: in addition to your vaccination card, remember to provide UEPG with information about your health status (allergies and previous surgeries) and your emergency contacts.
When you arrive in Ponta Grossa
Please report to the International Relations Office. We can assist you with:
- Issuing your CPF (if you have not been able to do yourself)
- Enrolling at UEPG
- Opening a bank account (if necessary, to receive scholarship payments)
- Filling out forms to obtain a National Migration Registry Card (CRNM) from the Federal Police
- Accompanying you to the Federal Police on the scheduled day to deliver the necessary documentation for the CRNM
Temporary Visa IV
What it is
Temporary Visa IV is a mandatory authorization for all foreigners who wish to study at a Brazilian university.
Who can get it
It can be granted to any foreign student who intends to come to Brazil on a temporary basis, without the intention of immigrating or engaging in paid work.
How it works
This visa authorizes the foreigner to attend a specific course at a specific educational institution.
Where to apply
At the Brazilian Consulate or Embassy in the country of origin.
Validity
It can be valid for up to one (1) year and can be extended for the same period throughout the course.
Required documents
Consult the Consulate General of Brazil in your country of residence for the full list of documents.
Important information
- Once the visa has been granted, foreign students have 90 days to enter Brazil and 30 days to register.
- Student visa holders are prohibited from engaging in paid work.
- Attention! Visa changes are not allowed once in the country.