University of Brasilia

Program Dates: Two weeks in mid to late May (non-credit bearing program)

Established on April 21, 1962, the University of Brasilia (UnB) is the utopia of Brazilian anthropologist and educator Darcy Ribeiro. Since its inception, the University has been committed to producing state of the art knowledge and promoting citizenship for the transformation of Brazil; giving it a national reputation for excellence in research, teaching, and extension. Currently, UnB has approximately 2,308 teachers, 2,692 dedicated staff, 30,727 undergraduates and 8,913 graduate students. The University houses 26 faculties and schools and has 18 centers dedicated to specialized research on four campuses. The University offers 105 undergraduate programs. There are also 147 graduate degree programs (stricto sensu) and 22 specialist programs (lato sensu). The University is home to some outstanding facilities including the University Hospital, the Central Library, the Veterinary Hospital, and the Água Limpa (Clean Water) Farm. Having been recently elected the fourth best university in Brazil and eleventh best in Latin America, UnB is tops in the evaluation criteria set by the Coordinating Body for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Students (CAPES) in areas such as Anthropology, International Relations, Geotechnics, Geology, Biological Sciences, Law, and Mathematics. Please visit their website for more information.

1L, 2L, and LL.M. students are eligible to apply. Those students with an interest in International and Comparative Law will receive preference, but all students are encouraged to apply.

Program Fee: waived for Moritz students

Office of International Affairs Study Abroad program Fee: $150

Housing: Students will be placed with host families of current University of Brasilia students, at no cost to them

International Travel: approximately $1500

Passport (if needed): approximately $150

Visa (required): approximately $250

Supplemental Health Insurance: approximately $40/month

Financial Aid: Eligible for Vogel International Fellowship (up to $1,000).

While some meals will be provided at the host families’ homes, students should also budget additional amounts for meals and miscellaneous expenses, and must have primary health insurance. Program field trips, excursions, and visits to law firms are included at no additional cost. Students are responsible for any personal trips or excursions.

Participants will be placed with host families of current University of Brasilia students, at no cost to them. Some meals will be provided by the host families, but participants should budget for some meals outside of the house.

Brazil requires U.S. citizens to carry a valid U.S. passport and visa when traveling to Brazil for any purpose. Visas are available through a number of travel and visa agencies. Please contact the International and Graduate Affairs Office with additional questions using the contact info below. Please see http://cgwashington.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/submitting_through_a_travel_or_visa_agency.xml for a list of Visa agencies affiliated with the Brazilian Consulate in Washington, D.C. Former participants have used the Travisa company, and reported a positive experience.

While participating in an Ohio State study abroad program, students are required to maintain their primary insurance coverage. Students are also required to apply for and purchase supplemental insurance through GeoBlue for the duration of the program. Once accepted to the program, you will be sent a link to complete the supplemental health insurance application.

The Ohio State University has a Brazil Gateway office in Sao Paulo that can serve as a point of contact and support students engaging in education abroad programs with Brazilian educational institution partners in Brazil. For more information, please contact Brazil Gateway manager and Moritz College of Law Alumnae Jane Aparecido at aparecido.1@osu.edu or use their contact page for address and telephone number.

Please submit the application on the Moritz Education Abroad Website, along with a 500-word statement of interest, to the International and Graduate Affairs office via email using the contact information below.

Applications are due by March 1. Once students have been “pre-approved” for the program by the Moritz Assistant Dean of International and Graduate Affairs, students will be asked to fill-out a separate application for the OSU Office of International Affairs.

Students will be notified of their acceptance to the program from Moritz College of Law by March 31

All Ohio State students participating in any OSU sponsored study abroad program must attend a pre-departure orientation organized by the Office of International Affairs. Possible dates for this orientation will be shared with students once they are accepted to the program.

Week 1

Class: Professor:

Week 2

Class: Professor:

Moritz College of Law Contact Information

Laura Fernandez, Assistant Dean
Office of International & Graduate Affairs
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
55 W 12th Avenue, 341 Drinko Hall
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Phone: +1-614-688-5328/ fernandez.214@osu.edu

University of Brasilia School of Law Contact Information

Juliano Zaiden Benvindo, Associate Professor
University of Brasilia School of Law