Summer 2025 will mark the 44th year of the UF-in-Rio de Janeiro program between UF and the Instituto Brasil-Estados Unidos (IBEU).
Program Flier
Summer B 2025 (June 30 – August 8)
Contact information:Mariana Oliveira (marianaoliveira@ufl.edu) – Spanish and Portuguese Studies Lisa Dias (ldias@ufic.ufl.edu ) – UF International Center |
Who is Eligible?
Both UF and non-UF students are eligible to apply. Applicants should be in good academic standing, have completed the first semester of the freshman year, be at least 18 years of age, and have completed two (2) semesters of Portuguese or one semester of intensive introductory Portuguese with a grade of B or better.
Many FLAS fellowship recipients have studied in this program, which is specifically designed to meet FLAS standards.
FLAS Proficiency Testing Policy
Students with FLAS fellowships from other institutions will need to make arrangements for pre- and post-program testing through their home institution or the institution awarding their FLAS fellowship. Students and local FLAS officers are responsible for contacting an instructor to administer the language test before and after the program. NB: Program instructors will administer the required FLAS pre- and post-program proficiency testing only for FLAS Fellows funded by UF.
Program Description
The University of Florida Language and Culture Program in Rio de Janeiro is a 6-week FLAS-certified program offering 140 contact hours of classroom instruction in Portuguese. Designed with ACTFL standards in mind, the classes and assignments are based on the 5 “C’s” of Language Learning: Communication, Culture, Communities, Comparisons and Connections. Hence, all classroom activities and assignments involve intensive language instruction in Portuguese. The program offers three levels: intermediate, advanced intermediate and advanced, plus a cultural component for all levels.
In State of Florida numbering, language offerings and equivalencies are normally POR 2201, Intermediate 1; POR 3242, Intermediate 2; POR 3243, Upper Intermediate; and POR 4956, Advanced.
Rio de Janeiro: A sophisticated city of over 10 million people, Rio is one of the world’s most beautiful urban settings. The city boasts world-famous beaches, a vibrant cultural scene, and top-rate universities.
Housing: Students will live with host families or individuals selected by IBEU, in Copacabana (or neighboring districts). Living with locals promotes immersion in the language and culture of Brazil. Hosts provide breakfast & dinner, and other amenities depending on the nature of each household.
Excursions: Organized cultural excursions include Sugar Loaf, Corcovado, regional fairs, and others. Air passes are available to other cities such as São Paulo, Porto Alegre, Salvador, and Recife through U.S. travel agents.
IBEU: A highly regarded bi-national center for language instruction, IBEU provides pleasant classrooms, an Internet-equipped language laboratory, a library, and highly trained language instructors
General Education & Summer Requirements
The course is designed to fulfill six (6) hours of academic requirements. With prior approval, Florida students may apply their coursework toward summer residency, general education requirements, electives, and major/minor requirements for graduation. Students are required to receive academic approval for their participation in the program PRIOR to their participation. Credits earned on the program transfer to the University of Florida, but grades are not computed in students’ GPAs by the registrar’s office.
Cost
- Undergraduate Program Fee: $8,065.43
- Graduate Program Fee: $8,176.37
- The price includes tuition for 6 credits, housing, morning and evening meals, several local excursions, language and cultural instruction (including textbook), on-site orientation, on-time arrival transport from the airport, international health insurance, and emergency medical assistance. It does not include round-trip airfare, afternoon meals, and additional personal travel and expenses including in-country travel.
Each FLAS-granting institution has its own regulations on whether fellowships are disbursed to the student or paid to the institution sponsoring the program, so please contact the FLAS coordinator at your granting institution for information on disbursement. For more information, please visit the Center for Latin American Studies FLAS website: https://www.latam.ufl.edu/academics/student-funding/flas-summer-fellowships/
Financial Aid
Students should check with their Financial Aid office to determine whether they are eligible for financial assistance. UF students who normally receive financial aid (including scholarships) may continue to receive it while joining our virtual program. Students not attending UF should apply to their home university for financial assistance.
Limited scholarships for UF Portuguese majors are also occasionally available through the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies Study Abroad Scholarship and the Center for Latin American Studies (Alfred E. Hower Scholarship).
UF undergraduate students and graduate students from any institution who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may be eligible to apply for FLAS Summer Fellowships from the UF Center for Latin American Studies.
How & When Can I Apply?
- Use this link to apply.
- The application deadline is March 1, 2025, after which applications will be accepted only on a space available basis, in order of submission.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.