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Develop your language skills on the Middlebury School in Brazil program, studying in either Niterói or Florianópolis. Located across the bay from Rio de Janeiro, Niterói offers easy access to the City of Carnival. Its calmer pace makes it an ideal choice for students wishing to immerse themselves in local Brazilian culture while enjoying proximity to one of the world's most festive cities. Flor...

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Program Highlights

Honor the Language Pledge and practice Portuguese daily for advanced language proficiency.

Experience authentic Brazilian life and culture through homestay accommodation.

Enroll alongside local students to gain firsthand insight into Brazilian academic life.

Enjoy Niterói’s calm pace while being just across the bay from vibrant Rio de Janeiro or the sunny, long stretch of beaches in Florianópolis.

Participate in coursework, extracurricular activities, internships, and volunteer work to fully integrate into the community.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Florianopolis, Brazil
  • Niteroi, Brazil
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2027, 2028, 2029Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Age Requirement: 18-25
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • African Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Architecture
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jun 26, 2026

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Program Details

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Locations

  • Florianopolis, Brazil
  • Niteroi, Brazil

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • African Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Architecture

Availability

Years Offered: 2027, 2028, 2029

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year

Age Requirement

18-25

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo

Program Cost Includes

  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Academic Advising
  • Transcript Fees

Refund Policy

Partial Refund

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • Portuguese

    Accepted Education Levels

  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Application Procedures

  • Letters of Reference
  • Transcript
  • Online Application
  • Essay

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Develop your language skills on the Middlebury School in Brazil program, studying in either Niterói or Florianópolis. Located across the bay from Rio de Janeiro, Niterói offers easy access to the City of Carnival. Its calmer pace makes it an ideal choice for students wishing to immerse themselves in local Brazilian culture while enjoying proximity to one of the world's most festive cities. Florianópolis is situated on an island featuring breathtaking scenery and vibrant cultural and university life. The capital of Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina is famous for its long stretch of coastline and water activities. You'll enroll at either the Universidade Federal Fluminense or the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, both of which let you experience firsthand the experience of...

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