International Students
Winter Programme

The international programme will offer a total of 20 places for undergraduate students in the health sciences:

Applications

January 19 to April 30, 2026.

• 15 places for undergraduate students from international higher education institutions, with a registration fee of US$ 300 (three hundred American dollars) (R$ 1,560.00 amount in Brazilian reais on January 29, 2026);
• 5 places for undergraduate students from South American countries, with a reduced registration fee of US$ 50 (fifty dollars) (R$ 260.00 amount in Brazilian reais on January 29, 2026) as an incentive to encourage regional participation;
• 2 full registration fee waivers will be granted based on criteria established by the programme coordination.

Other Costs: Travel, accomodation and meals are at students expenses.

Admission Criteria

We are excited to welcome all applicants to the International Students Winter Programme!

However, due to space restrictions we have to limit to 20 the number of people enrolled. Admissions will be in order of enrolment, so be sure to apply as early as possible!

Applicants wishing to request a registration fee waiver must upload, at the time of application, a formal request containing:
• A formal letter addressed to the programme coordination;
• A detailed justification explaining the reasons for the fee waiver request, indicating financial circumstances or exceptional conditions;
• Documents that demonstrate participation in student support or financial aid programs (when applicable).
All requests will be evaluated by the program coordination. Fee waivers are not automatic, and decisions are final, with no possibility of appeal.

Application Documents

To apply, please prepare the following documents:

• Statement of Interest

• Official transcripts in English, Spanish, or Portuguese (proof of enrollment). If the documents are in another language, please include a translation. Self-translations are accepted, provided they are accompanied by a signed statement certifying their accuracy, including the date, place, your name, and signature.

• One reference letter from your home institution or from a former professor who can attest to your academic preparedness for the Winter Course

• A copy of a valid passport

Registration

To register for the International Students Winter Programme, please click on the link below.