Aline Cezar Costa
Head
internacionalizacao@unicruz.edu.br
Mon – Fri
Afternoon/Evening
Presentation
The International Affairs Office is responsible for the dissemination of opportunities and academic exchange programs, conducting selection processes, submission of applications, follow-up and orientation to students and professors of Unicruz.
Likewise, it receives registrations, guides and assists students from foreign partner institutions.
The office is also responsible for the planning and management of international cooperation; reception of foreign delegations; organization of academic, scientific and technical missions; promotion of events and trainings, among other activities.
International Exchange Program
Mobility through bilateral agreement:
Students from partner institutions may undertake studies through the International Academic Mobility Program for Undergratuate (PMAIG) at Unicruz for one or two semesters.
Partner Institutions
The Office of International Affairs of Unicruz has among its objectives the search for agreements with other universities, institutes of education and research, in order to make feasible concrete actions of exchange.
If your university does not have an agreement with Unicruz, check with the International Affairs Office at your institution to verify the possibility of new agreements.
Agentina
Canada
Mexico
Paraguay
Portugal
Information About CRUZ ALTA-RS BRAZIL
Welcome to Cruz Alta
Cruz Alta is located in the northwest region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. The city was founded on August 18th, 1821. Currently, occupies an area of 360.37 km2 and has 62.825 inhabitants.
The city’s climate is subtropical, with four well defined seasons. The average minimum temperature is 5°C and occurs in the months of June and July and the maximum is 35°C in January. It presents a mild temperature throughout the year, about 20°C.
The rich land provides good conditions for agriculture and livestock. The city hosts, among several institutions, the University of Cruz Alta.
Welcome to UNICRUZ
The University of Cruz Alta, UNICRUZ, is a private, community-based, nonprofit institution maintained and administered by the Foundation University of Cruz Alta.
It is a strong, consolidated, active and participatory institution, being a reference to regional development in the Northwest region of Rio Grande do Sul. It contributes actively to promote effective transformation in order to increase the quality of life of society, working closely with the municipality, investing in partnerships through projects and economic, social, educational, scientific and technological programs.
It has a constructed area of 35,785.92 m2 on its Campus, hosting 21 undergraduate courses, 07 (Lato Sensu) specialization courses and 03 master of science courses, 119 laboratories, Veterinary Hospital, a television studio with a local channel, a Multisport Gymnasium, library with over 82,000 books, Living Center and Administrative structure. It serves more than 3,000 students spread across undergraduate and postgraduate courses, through a faculty of 165 professors, with about 80% of masters and doctors, and 230 administrative staff.
The institution has its academic strengths mainly in three undergraduate courses: Law (450 students enrolled), Agronomy (500 students enrolled) and Veterinary Medicine (386 students enrolled). Other courses are offered, such as: Accounting, Architecture and Urbanism, Aesthetics and Cosmetics, Biological Sciences, Biomedicine, Business, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Environmental and Sanitary Engineering, Journalism, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physiotherapy, Portuguese and Production Engineering.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How should I proceed to participate in an international exchange program?
You must register with the International Affairs Office at your institution when selection announcements are open, which usually takes place in July and October. If your university does not have an agreement with Unicruz, check with the International Affairs Office at your institution to verify the possibility of new agreements.
How is the selection process at Unicruz?
The Office of International Affairs at Unicruz will assess the documentation received. Once selected, the student will receive the Letter of Acceptance.
In what language are the lessons taught?
Classes are taught in Portuguese, so the intermediate level of knowledge of this language is necessary.
Can a student in the last semester of the course participate in Academic Exchange Programs?
No. Students with more than 80% of the workload completed are not eligible for the program.
Is it possible to work while participating in an exchange program?
No, a visa holder student is not allowed to work.
What are the responsibilities of the student as an exchange student?
- Maintain good conduct and conditioned posture to the host institution regiment;
- Plan the trip and bear all costs of lodging, meals, travel and any other expenses during the exchange period;
- Obtain a passport from the country of origin and visa from the country of destination;
- Purchase a round trip ticket;
- Provide hosting;
- Prepare the plan of studies with the coordinator of the course at home institution.
A student has more questions? What to do?
Sending us an e-mail (internacionalizacao@unicruz.edu.br) or visiting our site.
