Brazil, the largest country in Latin America, is a preferred destination for students across the globe. Every year, thousands of students from the continent and beyond come to experience the unique diversity and learning experience of the country. More than 22 Brazilian universities are featured among the QS World University Rankings, proving the country’s high stature as an education hub. Located in the central region of the country is the largest city and the capital of Goias province, Goiana city. It is an important educational hub of the region with several high ranking education institutes dotting the landscape. The most prominent among them include the Federal University of Goias (UFG), the State University of Goias, the Pontifical University
What makes a Goiania Center of Higher Education?
Goiania is an emerging education city in Brazil. The university education in Goiania is fully funded by the government, which makes it an affordable destination for the students. Its world-class universities, emphasis on high-quality research, linkups with the industry, startup ecosystem and cosmopolitan character make it one of the leading study destinations. The students can work alongside their studies and build careers with the reputed companies headquartered here. According to the NISRE, UFG is the second-best university in the region only after the University of Brasilia.
Eligibility Criteria
Students seeking admission in Goiania, need to apply through the centralized national portal for admission called CISU. All prospective students need to take an exam, similar to the ACT, SAT of the US, called ENEM. Scores in ENEM will determine the selection of the candidates in the courses available. The international students need to prove their proficiency in Portuguese by taking the Celpe Bras test, which is a Portuguese language proficiency test offered in different parts of the world.
The general documents required at the time of admission include the previous year academic transcripts, letters of recommendation from two different academic persons, resume, and passport. International students need to apply for a student visa which is valid throughout the duration of their course.