🌐 AUCANI
AUCANI (USP Agency for National and International Academic Cooperation) offers several Portuguese courses to better support international students at the university. Information about the Portuguese courses is available on this page, and any questions may be addressed by contacting <aucani.idiomas@usp.br>.
Currently, the following courses are offered:
- VivaUSP! – Online Portuguese Course for USP Exchange Students
The University of São Paulo offers the free VivaUSP! course, an initiative that supports the institution’s internationalization process. The course introduces participants to cultural and institutional aspects of USP and teaches common Brazilian Portuguese expressions through dramatized scenes. Composed of 10 chapters, the program offers 30 hours of self-instructional activities and is recommended for those with an A1 level of Portuguese proficiency. Participants receive a certificate upon completion.
This innovative and dynamic course, accessible through an intuitive and interactive platform, is designed for both those interested in exchange programs and students and researchers already affiliated with USP.
If you have any questions or technical problems, you can also contact them by email at <vivausp@pecege.com>.
More information can be found at this website.
- PROIAD Languages
Given the diverse demands for language training at the university, the Office of the Vice-Rector for Undergraduate Studies established the Language Initiation and Improvement Program (PROIAD). The program aims to promote language education from a multilingual perspective through a variety of activities, such as workshops, modules, and courses.
For information about Portuguese courses, visit this website.
Questions about the PROAID Portuguese Course should be sent to the e-mail <proiad_portugues@usp.br>.
🗣️ UFSCar Language Institute
UFSCar is a Federal University also located in the city of São Carlos. The UFSCar Language Institute (IL) offers a Portuguese course for foreigners; the course is free of charge only for members of the UFSCar community, while an enrollment fee is required for external participants. More information is available at this website.
🌎 Certificate of Proficiency in Portuguese for Foreigners (Celpe-Bras)
The Certificate of Proficiency in Portuguese for Foreigners (Celpe-Bras), developed by the Ministry of Education and administered by INEP in Brazil and abroad, is the only official certificate of proficiency in Portuguese as a foreign language. Internationally recognized, it is accepted by companies and educational institutions and required by Brazilian universities for undergraduate and graduate programs. The exam offers four levels: intermediate, upper-intermediate, advanced, and upper-advanced.
More information can be found at this link.
We hope this guide helps you to become familiar with Brazil and makes your adaptation smoother. We wish you an enriching academic experience and meaningful moments both inside and outside the university.
Welcome to Brazil — we are available to support you with whatever you may need!
