Application and Enrollment Procedures
Academic Mobility
The Academic Mobility program for exchange students allows for studies to be undertaken over a period of six months to one academic year. For exchange students, applications must be submitted institutionally through the International Affairs Office of the student’s home university. See below for the step-by-step guide to apply for academic mobility at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC):
Step-by-Step Guide for Exchange Student Applications to UFC
Step 1: Submission of Application by the Home Institution
The foreign higher education institution must send the student’s application to UFC by email to:
mobilidade@prointer.ufc.br, including the following documents:
- Completed Application Form, filled out digitally and signed by the student and the representatives of the foreign institution;
- Copy of a valid passport (photo page);
- Study Plan, listing the intended courses at UFC;
- Motivation Letter, explaining the goals of the exchange;
- Updated Academic Transcript.
Step 2: Evaluation by UFC
The documentation is forwarded by the Office for Innovation and Inter-institutional Affairs
(PROINTER) to the relevant academic department at UFC. The department will assess the
compatibility between the proposed study plan and the university’s course offerings.
Step 3: Issuance of the Letter of Acceptance
Once the academic department approves the application, the Office for Innovation and Inter-
institutional Affairs issues an official Letter of Acceptance, which is required to apply for a student visa.
Step 4: Student Visa Application
With the Letter of Acceptance in hand, the student must go to the Brazilian consulate in their home country to apply for a student visa.
Step 5: Institutional Enrollment
PROINTER will formally request the student’s enrollment through the Office of Undergraduate Studies (PROGRAD), thereby establishing the student’s official link with UFC.
Step 6: Arrival at UFC and Integration
Upon arrival at UFC, the student will be welcomed by the Internationalization Support Program
(PAI), which provides assistance and guidance for academic and cultural adaptation.
📩 If you have any questions, you can contact your program sponsor via email:
ufc.pai@prointer.ufc.br
Reception at PROINTER
The opening hours at PROINTER are from 08:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 17:00.
Appropriate dress is required for entering the larger President’s Office, which houses PROINTER. Those sporting such garments as bermuda shorts and/or similar casual attire will not be allowed to enter the building.
