Tanya Kramer
Study Abroad Advisor
Office of International
Programs
116 Memorial Union
North Dakota State University
Fargo ND 58108-5582 USA
Ph: 701.231.7895
Fax: 701.231.1014
Tanya.M.Kramer@ndsu.edu
At a glance
Costs: NDSU tuition + NDSU fees Students responsible for airfare, housing meals and other expenses.
Eligibility: Students with sophomore standing and at least a 2.5 GPA.
Housing: Each student will live in apartments or in on-campus dormitories
Credits: The program is worth 12-15 semester credits. A transcript from the host university will be issued to each student. Credits transfer back to NDSU and can fulfill various requirements in your major as well as other electives.
For more information, contact Ivan Lima, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Study Abroad in Brazil
State University of Campinas
Federal University of Para
NDSU has developed a partnership with two Brazilian universities for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering majors. There are $4,500 scholarships are available thanks to a grant from the Department of Education.
State University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
UNICAMP is located in the southeastern state of Sao Paulo, in Campinas, Brazil. The city of Campinas has nearly four million people and is considered a cultural center in the state of Sao Paulo. UNICAMP is one of the top engineering universities in Latin America. Click here to see the campus and surrounding area.
Federal University of Para (Para)
Para is located in the northeastern state of Para in the city of Belem, Brazil. Set near the tropical Amazon River delta, the climate is hot and humid compared to the moderate south. The university is the top engineering university in the region. Click here to see the 2008/2009 student guide. Click here to see the campus and surrounding area.
Classes
Classes are taught in Portuguese, but prior language knowledge is not required. Rosetta Stone language software will be available in an engineering computer cluster at NDSU before you leave. The software is intuitive, interactive and visually engaging to help you learn Portuguese.
Students will arrive in Brazil eight weeks prior to the beginning of classes to receive intensive language training. Classes follow the southern hemisphere schedule: August-early December and March-early July.
Why study abroad in Brazil?
- Career prospects with multi-national corporations in the engineering field
- Learn a language valuable in today's business world
- International networking prospects
- Cultural insight
- Personal growth
