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Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE)

Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Brazil is the largest country in Latin America and the fifth largest in the world, with an area of more than 3.2 million sq. miles. Brazil has much to offer in diversity, culture, exoticism and outstanding natural beauty. Brazil has established technologically sophisticated industries particularly in the fields of telecommunications, electronic data processing, biotechnology and new materials. Brazilian engineering is known by the Itaipu hydroelectric power plant, deep water drilling technology, and the application of concrete in urban construction as showcased by the buildings in Brasilia, the nation’s capital.

UFPE is located in Recife, the capital of Pernambuco. The city has a population of almost five million, and is one of the main cities of northeastern Brazil. It is the destination of many migrants from the region's countryside, and struggles with many urban infrastructure challenges related to its growing size. The northeast is known for its natural beauty, and Recife is located on the coast, near some of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil.

Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE)

UFPE opened in 1946 and is now one of the country's most important institutions of higher learning. It is the most prestigious university in the Northeast and North regions of Brazil. The university has over 24,000 students, including about 3,000 graduate students.

Department of Civil Engineering

The UFPE Department Civil Engineering began offering a Master's degree in 1992 and a Ph.D. in 2000. The graduate program is rated 01: 5 (M/D) by the Brazilian Ministry of Education. The department's areas of specialization are: Geotecnia; Estruturas; Tecnologia Ambiental e Recursos Hídricos; Transporte e Gestão das Infraestruturas urbanas.

button UFPE’s Civil Engineering Department has research programs in geotechnics/slope stability, structures, soils, environmental engineering including solid waste management, computer modeling and transportation infrastructure.

Graduate Program
Undergraduate Program

Exchange Program

Click here for information on elligibility, costs, transfer of credit

How to Apply

Application to study abroad program is through the UT Center for Global Educational Opportunities. For info on how to stary your online application contact Latin American Advisor Tommy Ward at 512/471-2446 or by email. Study abroad application deadline for Fall 2005 is March 1, 2005. Application deadline for Spring 2006 is October 1, 2005.

Fellowship applications are through the UT Brazil Center. Required documents:

1. Statement of intent
2. Portuguese/Spanish langage training
3. Resume
4. Official UT transcript
5. Two letters of Recommendations

Download fellowship application guidelinesHERE. For more information, contact Brazil Center Coordinator Jennifer Potter-Andreu at 512/471-8418 or by email. Fellowship application deadline for Fall 2005 is April 1, 2005. Fellowship application deadline for Spring 2006 is October 1, 2005.

Contacts

Project Director
Dr. José Fernando Thome Jucá
Departamento de Engenharia Civil
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Av. Academico Helio Ramos s/n
Recife, PE, Brazil 50740-530
Tel: 55/81/3271-8744
Fax: 55/81/3271-8219
E-mail: jucah@ufpe.br

Chefe, Departamento de Engenharia Civil
Oswaldo Lima Neto
Centro de Tecnologia e Geociências
Cidade Universitária 50670-901 Recife-PE
Telefone: (81) 3271.8224/8222
Fax: (81) 3271.8222/8219
E-mail: oln@ufpe.br

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For more information, email Brazil Center of LLILAS, University of Texas at Austin.
Tel. (512) 471-8418 Fax. (512) 471-3090

Updated 2/25/2005