FAQ

• What are the steps for student Academic Mobility?

  First, contact the NEI and show your interest in participating in a process involving international experiences;
  You will undergo a specific selection process every semester, as set out in Unifor's Practical Guide for Exchange Students;
  The NEI student support team will provide an overview of the Academic Cooperation Agreements signed by UNIFOR to the interested student, during which they will assess the student's suitability and satisfaction. Propose a new agreement with a foreign educational institution that has not yet established a partnership;
  The rules of the agreements regulate temporary displacement, with a duration of one to two academic semesters, subjects taken to be used within the curricular scope;
  If you are a student at a foreign educational institution and would like to have an experience at Unifor, the same applies: an agreement will have to be signed with Unifor, with temporary relocation and a duration of one to two academic semesters; - The duration of academic mobility can only be renewed with justification;
  The payment of academic or administrative fees by students participating in the program between Unifor and the partner institution will be outlined in the agreement signed between the two institutions.
  

• What criteria allow me to participate in the Academic Mobility Program?

  Be regularly enrolled at Unifor;
  At the time of application, have completed at least 30% and no more than 70% of the curriculum;
  Present good academic performance, with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 7.0 or higher;
  Prove the language level required by the country and the Educational Institution in which you intend to carry out Academic Mobility;
  Not having failed subjects on the Unifor academic record;
  Present a valid passport with an appropriate visa for the minimum period equivalent to the mobility period on the date of departure – except Mercosur countries;
  Present correctly completed internal Unifor forms;
  Present a letter of recommendation prepared by a professor or other academic authority;
  Submit a personal motivation letter (motivation letter) explaining your personal reasons for participating in the exchange and why you chose the destination institution;
  Submit an updated Curriculum Vitae;
  Provide a copy of your updated Unifor academic transcript with a sworn or certified translation, when required;
  Submit proof of payment of the Academic Mobility Program application fee for undergraduate students.
  

• Even if I am approved in the selection process, can I still not participate in the exchange program?

  Yes. The student's approval does not guarantee participation in the Academic Mobility program. It depends on acceptance by the destination educational institution.

• What is the Double Degree Program and how can I participate?

  The program allows you to study for a year at a university and/or higher education institution in another country and return home with two diplomas at once: one national and one international.
  To participate, you must follow the specific guidelines and rules of the selection announcements; - In addition, you must submit a definitive Study Plan, in accordance with the specifications of the Double Degree Program.

• Are there other programs besides the academic exchange?

  Yes, NEI promotes seasonal programs in addition to academic exchange.
  Those interested in these programs will go through a specific selection process, according to an announcement published on the Unifor website, with the approval of the NEI and the Rectory;
  - Application requirements, timetable, places offered, selection criteria and other details will be available.
  

• I've been approved for the Academic Mobility Program, what to do now?

  It is compulsory to apply for a student visa to the consular representation of the destination country, with the exception of students with dual citizenship or from Mercosur countries.
  In order to participate in the program, the student must also buy a health insurance policy that covers personal accidents and repatriation.
  The student must send the Definitive Study Plan to the NEI within 60 days of the start of the Academic Mobility.
  This plan must include the teaching plans for the subjects to be taken, as well as the Certificate of Arrival at the educational institutions.
  

• I returned from Academic Mobility, what do I do?

  Prepare the signatures: syllabuses, programs, workload, passing grades, in short, all documents proving International Academic Mobility must be signed by the higher authorities of the Educational Institution where you carried out the exchange;
  These documents must be on letterhead and translated into Portuguese by a sworn translator. This will ensure the subjects are credited.
  Important detail: the period in which you are in Academic Mobility is not counted towards the maximum period for curricular completion.
  

• Can I do an internship during the exchange?

  Yes, it is permitted to undertake an internship period during the Academic Mobility Program.
  This internship may be mandatory or not, as long as it improves the student's education and is included in the student's Study Plan and approved by the coordinator of the undergraduate course in which he/she is enrolled.
  

• Can I have my study credits transferred while on the exchange program?

  Yes, as long as the maximum limit of 25% of the total course workload is observed.
  Credit transfer is possible upon submission of documents that prove approval in the courses of the program content.
  In the case of internships, documents proving the completion of the planned activities are required. These will be analyzed and decided by the Course Coordination, following institutional guidelines and current legislation.
  Subjects taken and passed will be credited as long as they have a compatible workload and syllabus with Unifor's curriculum, with at least 50%, according to the analysis of the Undergraduate Course Coordination.
  If the course credits do not meet equivalency due to the nature of the course, they may be counted as complementary activities.
  If the credit taken does not have equivalence due to the nature of the course, it can be used as a complementary activity.
  The above possibility can only be carried out if it is in accordance with the complementary activity regulations of the respective undergraduate courses.
  

• I am a student at a foreign institution and I want to have an experience at Unifor

  Participation in the Academic Mobility Program is possible after signing an Exchange Agreement.
  Once this is done, the following eligibility criteria will be observed:
  Be regularly enrolled at the educational institution of origin; - Prove good academic performance through academic transcripts; - Present a preliminary Study Plan with the academic activities to be carried out at Unifor – including internship, if necessary;
  Present a valid passport with an appropriate visa for a minimum period equivalent to the mobility period – exception for Brazilian students and students from Mercosur countries;
  Present a letter of recommendation written by a professor or other academic authority from the educational institution of origin;
  Present a personal motivation letter in which you indicate your personal reasons for participating in the exchange and your reasons for choosing Unifor;
  Present an updated Curriculum Vitae;
  Submit the internal Unifor forms correctly filled out; - Observe the deadlines stipulated by Unifor for submitting documents. - NEI will monitor all academic activities carried out by you during the Academic Mobility period at Unifor;
  It is permitted to carry out an internship during the Academic Mobility period; provided it is included in the Mobility Program; you are enrolled in and does not interfere with your academic activities.
  At the end of the Academic Mobility, NEI will provide you with your academic transcript on headed paper and approved by the competent authorities, with the respective final grades, as well as the syllabuses of the subjects taken.
  

• What about the exchange program expenses?

  These will be the responsibility of the student, including those for obtaining a visa to stay in the country, without prejudice to any scholarships they may receive from national or international funding agencies.
  Also, be aware: students are required to buy a health, personal accident and repatriation insurance to participate in the program.
  

• I am a student from a foreign institution and want to study at Unifor, but my institution does not have an agreement.

  In this way, Academic Mobility is possible through the Free Mover program.
  In this case, you will need to pay the applicable fees at Unifor, as well as obtain approval from the Course Coordinator, the agreement of the respective Academic Unit, and the approval of the Vice-Rector for Undergraduate and Graduate Education.