UniFAJ students and faculty from various programs who are interested in exchanging academic and cultural experiences in a collaborative international setting.
The duration varies depending on the course and the international partner—usually between 6 and 8 weeks, but it can range from 4 to 12 weeks.
You don't need to be fluent, but it's important to be willing to communicate. Many projects use English as their primary language, with support from the teachers.
Participating in a COIL project is an opportunity to:
It is a methodology that connects UniFAJ students and faculty with peers from different countries to develop joint projects entirely online. An innovative approach to internationalization that brings cultures together and broadens horizons—without having to leave Brazil.
No. COIL UniFAJ is completely free for students at the institution.
The International Department informs faculty members of available COIL proposals, and it is up to them to express interest in participating and involving their classes in the collaborative projects.
Please contact UniFAJ’s International Department. The staff is available to answer questions, provide guidance on requirements, and assist you at every stage of the process. Relevant contacts:
UniFAJ students and faculty from various programs who are interested in exchanging academic and cultural experiences in a collaborative international setting.
The duration varies depending on the project or course—usually between 4 and 8 weeks.
You don't need to be fluent, but it's important to be willing to communicate. Many projects use English as their primary language, with support from the teachers.
Participating in the GPE is an opportunity to:
No. The GPE UniFAJ program is completely free for students at the institution.
GPE projects and courses are announced by the International Department and the participating faculty members. Please stay tuned for institutional announcements and calls for proposals.
Please contact UniFAJ’s International Department. The staff is available to answer questions, provide guidance on requirements, and assist you at every stage of the process. Relevant contacts:
Students from UniFAJ partner universities who wish to study in Brazil for one or two semesters, or for an internship, within the scope of international mobility agreements, are eligible to participate.
Mobility can be short-term or last up to one academic year (1 or 2 semesters), depending on the agreement established with the home university.
Fluency in Portuguese is not mandatory, but having some level of comprehension and communication in the language (A2/B1) is recommended. UniFAJ offers language support and Portuguese courses for foreigners, as well as materials and activities in English, facilitating the international student's adaptation.
It is the program that welcomes international students to UniFAJ, offering the opportunity to study in our areas of excellence and experience the academic and cultural routine of one of Brazil's most innovative institutions.
UniFAJ provides a comprehensive experience, which includes:
Generally, students remain enrolled at their home university and do not pay tuition fees at UniFAJ, in accordance with active academic cooperation agreements.
Students can take courses across UniFAJ's various areas of excellence, depending on the partnership established between the institutions and the academic availability of each program.
Applications are processed through the official channels of the home institution, in partnership with the UniFAJ International Department. Deadlines and procedures are communicated directly by the partner institution.
For more information about the application process, click here!
Interested students can contact the International Relations Department of their partner home institution for information, as well as the UniFAJ International Department, which provides guidance on the application process, documentation, and details about academic and cultural life at the institution. Contacts:
Students who are currently enrolled at UniFAJ, are up to date with their academic, administrative, and financial obligations, and meet the criteria established by the International Department and the host institution are eligible to participate.
The duration varies depending on the program and the partner institution. UniFAJ and UniMAX offer exchange programs ranging from short-term stays to one academic year abroad (1 or 2 semesters). The choice of exchange program is directly linked to the student’s objectives and goals.
UniFAJ offers study abroad, internship, and short-term course programs to its students, in accordance with the partnerships it has established with foreign universities and institutions.
To learn more about these categories, please see our rules and regulations
Full fluency is not always required, but it is important to have a good level of comprehension and communication in the language in which classes will be taught. Some partner universities require proficiency certificates or language proficiency interviews for their programs.
Studying abroad is a unique opportunity to broaden one’s horizons, experience new cultures, deepen one’s knowledge, develop independence, and enrich one’s resume with international experience. As such, this experience promotes students’ holistic development and enhances their opportunities.
Applications are submitted through calls for applications posted by UniFAJ’s International Department during the selection periods officially announced on the institution’s website and via the institutional email. Please pay close attention to the deadlines and required documents.
Please contact the International Office at UniFAJ. The staff is available to answer questions, provide guidance on requirements, and assist you through every step of the exchange program process. Contact information:
