FAQ

Because an international training experience is increasingly an opportunity for personal growth. Therefore, in addition to the knowledge to be built in a context different from its original one, living abroad offers you the conditions to constitute a more complete worldview. It also provides an opportunity to expand its network of relationships and differentiate itself as a professional and entrepreneurial future.

COMUNG is the Consortium of Community Universities in Rio Grande do Sul, formed by 14 Community Institutions of Higher Education in Rio Grande do Sul / Brazil that work based on the development interests of each region in which they operate. For more information, access the COMUNG Data section. To find out about the Institutions, access the section Find the institution that links to the website of the Institution of interest.

It is important that you are sure about the objectives and the reasons that motivate you to look for a course or an international exchange. In addition, note that Rio Grande do Sul has a history built by cultural diversity that allows for very rich experiences marked by the regions in which the Institutions associated with the Comung are inserted. The nature of the Community Institutions allows for a variety of courses throughout the state.

To find out about the institutions, visit the Find the institution section, which links to the website of the institution of interest, and STUDY WITH US.

And for more information about the different regions visit our section 8- Living in RS.

Tourist Destinations in RS

https://www.turismo.rs.gov.br/destinos

Development Regions

https://governanca.rs.gov.br/desenvolvimento-regional

Institutions associated with COMUNG offer different types of courses for foreign students. From exchange programs, double diploma programs, undergraduate and graduate courses, Portuguese courses for foreigners and short-term programs. To learn about the possibilities of studies, access the STUDY WITH US section.

Obtaining academic credits depends on the type of studies carried out and the existence of agreements between your home institution and the institution associated with Comung. We recommend that you check for these covenants. If your home institution does not have an agreement with a Comung Institution of interest to you, access the sections How to be a partner of COMUNG and AGREEMENTS and check with your institution's internationalization advisory for the possibility of formalizing a link between them.

Because Rio Grande do Sul is a Brazilian state that offers a complete and diverse experience for foreign students. The institutions associated with Comung, in addition to offering courses of excellence in all areas of knowledge, are inserted in the 28 regions of development of the State. Therefore, as Community Higher Education Institutions (CHEI),  are close to the socio-economic context and play an essential role in their development. In Rio Grande do Sul, in addition to perfecting your studies, you will be able to find different cultural manifestations and improve the Portuguese language by exploring the geographic variety (mountains, plateau, pampa, coast), experiencing the gastronomy and building memories that will accompany you in your journey. In Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul stands out for its quality of life, educational level and security, in addition to a network of technological parks and environments that make up various innovation systems. For more information, access the STUDY WITH US and Living in RS sections.

Some institutions offer special courses and programs taught in English to foreign students. To check which ones offer this possibility, go to the Find the institution section, which links to the website of the institution of interest.

Each of the Institutions associated with Comung determines their values ​​for courses and programs. Thus, it is essential that you investigate the values ​​of the courses of interest on their web pages. To do this, access the Find the institution section, which links to the website of the institution of interest.

To study in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, it is necessary that the interested party obtain the documentation required by the educational system. To do so, note the items listed in the International Student Guide section. In addition, it is essential that the candidate observe the specific requirements of each institution associated with COMUNG. To do this, access the section Find the institution that links to the website of the institution of interest.

We recommend that you check with your home institution for the available scholarship and funding options and the existing agreements with the Institutions associated with Comung. To do so, observe the items listed in the International Student Guide. In addition, it is essential that the candidate observe the specific requirements of each institution associated with COMUNG. To do this, access the section Find the institution that links to the website of the institution of interest. We also suggest accessing the website of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel, an agency linked to the Ministry of Education responsible for certain scholarships for foreigners in Brazil.

https://www.capes.gov.br/bolsas-e-auxilios-internacionais/estrangeiros-no-brasil (ATTENTION - BLANK PAGE, ON APRIL 14, VERIFIED).

Most institutions associated with COMUNG request that foreign students have international insurance to cover health care in Rio Grande do Sul / Brazil. In any case, we ask that you check the rules of each institution, which can be done by accessing the Find the institution section.

For complete training in an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Course, it is necessary to have prior knowledge of the Portuguese language, which is the official language of Brazil. The exam for Certificate of Proficiency in Portuguese for Foreigners (Celpe-Bras) is the official Brazilian certificate of proficiency. For exchanges it depends on the rules of the Institutions associated with COMUNG, as there is greater flexibility in relation to knowledge of the Portuguese language. For more information, go to Find the institution that links to the website of the institution of interest.

Some of the institutions associated with COMUNG offer support services for accommodation of foreign students. From looking for accommodation to introducing yourself to some Brazilian family that would accommodate you during your study period in Rio Grande do Sul. There are also companies and portals that offer housing for rent. For more information, see the International Student Guide.

Rio Grande do Sul has distinct and varied characteristics that directly impact the cost of living. Thus, the Cost of Living website (http://www.custodevida.com.br/) presents research on the cost of living in the municipalities of Rio Grande do Sul. From the choice of your institution associated with the Comung of your interest, it is possible to assess costs. In addition, you can find information about Rio Grande do Sul in the section Living in RS.

Rio Grande do Sul offers a wide range of options to receive foreigners regardless of the time of year. From regions marked by cold and Minuano wind to the sunny coastline and the largest beach in the world. Parties and events mark every season of the year. In the regions of the State, cultural manifestations are found associated with different origins (Portuguese, Spanish, indigenous, Arab, German, Italian, campeira, Lebanese, Japanese and many others). To get to know the regions and characteristics of the municipalities, access the Destinos Turísticos web page in RS (https://www.turismo.rs.gov.br/destinos).