TACTS-META | Transatlantic Student Mobility

Name of the Institution

UNESP

Country

Brasil

Town

Ilha Solteira

Address of the Institution

Faculdade de Engenharia – UNESP
A/C Prof. Edson Guilherme Vieira
Rua Monção, 226
15385-000 – Ilha Solteira/SP – Brazil

Name of the Legal Representative

Prof. Marcos Macari, President

Name of the Institutional Responsible for the International Relations

Elisabeth Criscuolo Urbinati

Address

Alameda Santos, 647, 12º floor, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
CEP 01419-901

Telephone

+ 55 (11) 3252 0439

Fax

+ 55 (11) 3252 0316

E-mail

bethurb@reitoria.unesp.br

Name of the Responsible for the International Relations Office

Elisabeth Criscuolo Urbinati

Address

Alameda Santos, 647, 12º floor
São Paulo – SP – Brasil
CEP 01419-901

Telephone

+55 (11) 3252 0439

Fax

+55 (11) 3252 0316

E-mail

bethurb@reitoria.unesp.br

Application Deadline(s)

January 7, 2006 for study period beginning in February

Academic Calendar

from February, 2004 to July, 2004 for the ALFA project

Application Procedure
(after selection by home university)

Applicants have to complete the regular ECTS forms which can be found online at http://www.deb.uminho.pt/tacts-meta/downloads.htm :
- Students Application Form ( http://www.deb.uminho.pt/tacts-meta/ECTS%20Application%20Form.doc )
- Learning Agreement ( http://www.deb.uminho.pt/tacts-meta/ECTS%20Learning%20Agreement.doc )

All forms duly completed must be sent with the following documents by surface mail from the IRO of the home institution to the IRO of the UNESP for the deadline indicated :
- copy of the academic results for the last two years (any missing information must be supplied later)
- attestation of student registration at home institution
- copy of the valid passport if students require a visa for their studies

As soon as the complete application file arrives, it will be forwarded to the relevant UNESP teaching or research unit.
Each student will receive a written answer once their application has been approved.

Students must have received the letter of acceptance from the UNESP before organizing their mobility.

Documents required

Upon arrival, ALFA students have to contact the IRO of UNESP and provide the following documents in order to obtain the UNESP student's card:
- valid passport with visa or national identity card
- student card from home university
- letter of acceptance from UNESP
- health insurance proof covering hospitalization, medical care in case of illness or accident and repatriation

- proof of financial resources: 300 € minimum per month (letter from a guarantor, i.e. parents, responsible for finances or grant confirmation)

Upon arrival, ALFA students will be oriented by IRO in order to obtain the Brazilian residency permit

Accommodation available for exchange students

Halls of Residence:
Yes (X) No ( ) Price/month: free
Private accommodation:
Yes (X) No ( ) Price/month: ~250-700 reais/ ~€80-250

Comments: students can stay in fraternity houses that cost a maximum of € 80 per month

Cost of living

Cost of Living (transportation, meals,…) per month: ~€ 200 (excluding accommodation)

Language courses offered

Portuguese private classes can be arranged

Orientation/Welcome Programme

Is it offered? Yes X
If yes, specify the dates: from: to:
It´s a taylor-made programme offered at request

Visa and other permits

For instructions on how to obtain a visa or other permit, enter the site: www.mre.gov.br , Structure and Services, Homepages for Brazilian Posts Abroad and there will be links for Consulate General of Brasil all over the world. The Consulate will give instructions on visa procedures and required documents.

Insurances required

Health Insurance with International coverage
for hospitalization, medical care in case of illness or accident and repatriation

How to reach the institution

Students should notify International Relations office: bethurb@reitoria.unesp.br of his/her arrival at least one week in advance.
Students will be picked up at the Guarulhos International Airport and taken to the Rectory (Alameda Santos 647, São Paulo, SP) for orientation and information about Unesp.
Transportation to Ilha Solteira campus will be provided.

Other relevant information available at:

Other relevant Information available at:
www.unesp.br or with Prof. Dr.Edson Guilherme Vieira – email: edsongv@bio-feis.unesp.br