About Universidade de Brasília
Established on April 21, 1962, the University of Brasilia (UnB) is the utopia of Brazilian anthropologist and educator Darcy Ribeiro. Since its inception, the University has been committed to producing state of the art knowledge and promoting citizenship for the transformation of Brazil; giving it a national reputation for excellence in research, teaching, and extension. Having been recently elected the fourth best university in Brazil and eleventh best in Latin America, UnB is tops in the evaluation criteria set by the Coordinating Body for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Students (CAPES) in areas such as Anthropology, International Relations, Geotechnics, Geology, Biological Sciences, and Mathematics.
Courses and areas of study
The list of subjects (matérias) is available before each semester.
The course catalogue is available here. Click on graduate (Graduação) or Postgraduate (Pós-Graduação). The option “cursos” shows the complete list of courses offered by UnB. The option “oferta” shows the list of subjects available by each Faculty on that semester (período atual).
Credit Equivalencies
TBC
Accommodation
UnB offers on campus accommodation options. The Colina is located in Darcy Ribeiro Campus. Students can either walk (between 500 m to 1900 m) or take a free internal shuttle.
Please notice that student accommodations at the Colina are limited and they are offered based on competitive selection, so make sure to apply by the deadlines. Applications are submitted to the Office of International Affairs (INT). UnB apartments are shared and cost R$ 600.00 per month. Apartments will be available for selected students only on the first day of classes. Student must make provisional accommodation arrangements.
Other accommodation options: Rental properties can be leased from property-owner or real estate agent. Real estate agents usually ask for guarantors resident in the Federal District and insurance deposit. You can find on line accommodation offers on www.wimoveis.com.br. Small apartments (kitchenette) or Living with co-tenants (República) are usually the most affordable housing option. Kitchenette options near UnB campus are located on 406/407 and 410/411 north. Accommodation advertisements are usually published on the boards of the Instituto Central de Ciências (ICC) building. Check also on: www.easyquarto.com.br or on social networks such as Facebook "Brasilia- dividir moradia”.
Other costs
The costs of studying overseas vary greatly depending on your lifestyle and where you go. Major costs are your return airfare, accommodation and living expenses, which vary from country to country. Living and travel costs range from as little as $2000 in total for short-term international study programs, up to $2000 per month (more in some high-cost countries) for full semester or year programs. Some partner universities also require you to pay for health insurance, orientation or extra-curricular activities, so be aware that extra costs like these might pop up.
For all ANU endorsed programs you continue to pay your fees to ANU, but you are exempt from paying tuition fees to the institution overseas. Often long-term overseas study will not cost much more than studying in Australia and it will give you an experience of a lifetime.
Funding opportunities
Funding links
Scholarships
It's possible to hold more than one scholarship, bursary or grant at a time, so checking out all of the funding opportunities available to you is a good idea.
You may also be able to source some funding through our partner universities - they provide scholarships and grants to encourage you to choose them as your destination.
OS - Help
OS-HELP is a Government loan scheme to assist eligible Australian students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place, who wish to undertake an overseas experience as part of their degree.
Language of instruction
Portuguese
Restrictions and considerations
N/A
Other information
For more information, please refer to the Universidade de Brasília Fact sheet and student guide:
For more information, please refer to the Universidade de Brasília Inbound Students welcome document.