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With classes in English or Spanish, USP offers a unique opportunity for international learning in 16 free 'exchange' courses. Registration until January 31st!
If you dream of expanding your academic horizons and exchanging experiences with international students, USP has an incredible opportunity! The USP Academy has just opened registration for its second edition, offering 16 free 'exchange' courses. Classes take place between the days February 17th and 28th, 2025 and bring an innovative approach to different areas of knowledge.
The courses are short, with a minimum workload of 30 hours per week and are taught in English or Spanish. Most activities are carried out in a hybrid format, combining in-person and remote classes, which expands the reach to students from different regions.
A global learning experience
The USP Academy program aims to connect Brazilian and international students, fostering a multicultural learning environment. In addition to acquiring new knowledge, participants have the chance to build networks and develop important skills for the global job market.
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The courses cover a variety of topics, from health and the environment to business and technology, always with a practical and interdisciplinary approach. To participate, you must complete two documents: Learning Agreement and the Application Form, both available on the official website of Aucani, the international academic cooperation sector of USP.
courses available
Check out the 16 free 'exchange' courses offered by USP Academy:
- Arterial hypertension: experimental models and peripheral mechanisms
- Biotribology applied to 3D printing of personalized foods and medical biomaterials
- Physical exercise and health promotion in older adults
- Food safety: from microbiology to social sciences
- Principles of interpretation of environmental and climate changes using plant indicators: pollen record (palynology) and tree rings (dendrochronology)
- Designing Powerful Ideas with Physical Computing
- Innovative extraction strategies to increase the sustainability of food by-products
- Smart cities and autonomous vehicles
- Climate resilience and sustainability
- Urban and environmental planning in water stress scenarios
- Challenges of urban cultural heritage: diversity, places and practices
- Global Media Education
- Global minimum tax and its implementation in developed and developing countries
- Socio-environmental justice, linguistic diversity and education
- Mental health, diversity and social inclusion within and outside higher education institutions
- Business, institutions and corruption in Latin America
How does the selection process work?
The application process is simple, but requires attention to detail. First, the candidate must access the Aucani website, fill in the Learning Contract and the Application form. Both documents must be sent within the deadline, by the day 31 January 2025.
Selected candidates will be notified via email with instructions for starting classes. Intermediate or advanced proficiency in English or Spanish is essential, as classes will be taught in these languages.
Where to sign up?
To secure your place, visit the official website of Aucani and fill out the required documents. The full notice with all the details about the courses and requirements is also available on the same page.
About USP
A USP (University of São Paulo) is one of the most renowned higher education institutions in Latin America. Recognized for its academic and scientific excellence, the university invests constantly in internationalization programs, such as the USP Academy, which seeks to connect Brazilian students to global learning experiences.
With a highly qualified faculty and cutting-edge infrastructure, USP stands out for offering opportunities that go beyond the classroom, preparing its students for the challenges of the global market.
I really hope it's real, the courses seem interesting