Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba

Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba

The Methodist University of Piracicaba was found in 1975 in Piracicaba, Brazil. International students will enjoy watching a soccer match or taking in the scenic hills of the surrounding countryside. Just two hours drive from São Paulo, living in Piracicaba allows international students to experience living in a mid-sized city with easy access to a cosmopolitan center.

UNIMEP has a commitment to Methodism. Wesley considered education to be intrinsic part of the Christian mission, and it was this vision that led the U.S. American missionary, Miss Martha Watts, to Brazil where she founded the Colégio Piracicabano (Piracicabano School) in 1881.

UNIMEP has a commitment to Brazil and to Latin America. Brazil is today among the top ten world economies, a multicultural society, seedbed for intellectual and scientific initiatives of international relevance, home of a young and creative population. It also presents social problems that bring constant challenges: the struggle for social justice, the search for economic equality, the need for environmental awareness and the strengthening of democratic values.

UNIMEP Brochure (PDF)

Minimum Requirements:

Intermediate level of Portuguese or advanced Spanish
Be in the third year at university

In addition to the minimum requirements, students must provide:

• Official transcripts
• One passport size photo (3x4 cm)
• Photocopy of your passport photo page
• Letter of recommendation from sending institution
• Letter of motivation
• Registration form for Methodist University of Piracicaba
• Plan of studies

Important Dates: Students may apply for one semester or academic year.

Program terms:

Fall semester: August – December, 2012
Spring semester: February - June, 2013

Deadlines:

May, 2012 for fall semester
September, 2012 for spring semester

International Student Application Form

Around Campus

Courses: All courses are taught in Portuguese.  International students may take courses with Brazilian students at Piracicaba in a wide variety of disciplines, including: Health Sciences; Exact Sciences and Nature; Humanities; Communication; Law; Engineering, Architecture and Urbanism; Business and Management; and Dentistry.

Information about departments

Cultural Experiences: International students will have the opportunity to join their Brazilian classmates in the university choir and theatre activities.  There is also a strong appreciation of the visual arts on campus, and with students participating in viewing street films and attending photo workshops.  The university also hosts an annual Humor Exhibition of artists displaying caricatures.

Housing and Meals: Piracicaba offers a wide variety of housing options.  Students will live off-campus in dormitories or apartments with other international students, Brazilian students, or on their own.  They will be able to cook in their own kitchens or purchase meals from cafeterias or local restaurants.

Other links

Main UNIMEP website

UNIMEP Costs

* For current exchange rates, please check XE.com
** Personal expenses will vary greatly according to habits and interests
*** Meals based on campus cafeteria or typical local meals