Foreign Students
As research in Rehabilitation goes beyond borders, the Postgraduate Program (Master’s) in Rehabilitation Sciences at the Federal University of Alfenas prepares professionals for the training of teachers and researchers with the skills to produce scientific knowledge for the world.
The Postgraduate Program (Master’s) in Rehabilitation Sciences has Professors / Researchers (https://www.unifal-mg.edu.br/ppgcr/en/node/61) in two research topics:
► Process of assessment, prevention and rehabilitation of neurological, cardiorespiratory, vascular and metabolic disorders.
► Evaluation, prevention and rehabilitation process for musculoskeletal disorders and aging.
It also offers disciplines in various areas of Rehabilitation (https://www.unifal-mg.edu.br/ppgcr/en/node/73). Degree: Master’s in Rehabilitation Sciences
To obtain the title of Master’s in Rehabilitation Sciences, the student must:
- Fulfill at least 20 credits (required and elective courses);
- Develop research on one of the research topics, with an advisor registered in the program;
- Do a teaching internship;
- All credit courses and a qualifying presentation must be completed during an 18-month period;
- Defend Master’s dissertation before a board composed of PhD professors (https://www.unifal-mg.edu.br/ppgcr/en/node/79);
Useful information
For foreign students (https://www.unifal-mg.edu.br/dri/informacoes-para-estudantes-estrangeiros/)
Alfenas is a city in the state of Minas Gerais. The municipality extends over 850.5 km² and the population in the last census was 73,774. It is close to the following cities: Belo Horizonte 275 Km, São Paulo 246 Km and Campinas 201 Km. https://www.cidade-brasil.com.br/municipio-alfenas.html University Campus The campus of the Federal University of Alfenas is divided into two areas in the city of Alfenas, MG: The Head Offices and the Santa Clara Campus.
Head Offices Address:
Rua Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700
Centro – Alfenas/MG
CEP: 37130-001
Telefone: (35) 3701-9000
Gate 1: (35) 3701-9140
Gate 2: (35) 3701-9141
Santa Clara Campus
Av. Jovino Fernandes Sales, 2600
Bairro Santa Clara – Alfenas/MG
CEP: 37133-840
Telephone: (35) 3701-1805
Gate: (35) 3701-1802
Public transportation is available for travel between campuses. (Please check the website for transportation costs.) http://www.alfetur.com.br/linhashorarios.html), look for the bus Circular bus.
The SANTA CLARA EDUCATIONAL UNIT is located away from the city center.
Arrival at CAMPUS Upon arriving at the Unifal Campus in the city of Alfenas, look for the Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences (PPGCR). https://www.unifal-mg.edu.br/ppgcr/
VISA DOCUMENTATION
Visa application:
A student visa is required for students wishing to study in the Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences. The visa must be obtained at the Brazilian Consulate in the student’s country of origin. Information on the documentation requested for the visa withdrawal can be verified with the consulate representatives.
Registration of Foreigners by the Federal Police According to Article 30 of Law 6.815 / 80, all foreigners holding temporary visas must register with the Federal Police within 30 days of the foreigner’s arrival in the country, under penalty of fine and deportation. Deportation takes place 100 days after the deadline for registration has expired. The Federal Police website is: http://www.pf.gov.br/servicos-pf/estrangeiro
More information: DIRECTORATE FOR INTERNATIONAL AND INTERINSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS – Unifal (https://www.unifal-mg.edu.br/dri/)
DIRECTORATE FOR INTERNATIONAL AND INTERINSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS – Unifal (https://www.unifal-mg.edu.br/dri/)
ADDRESS
Rua Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700 – Centro – Alfenas / MG – Brazil
CEP: 37130-001
Building O – Room O-309D
EMAIL
dri@unifal-mg.edu.br
TELEPHONE
+55 35 3701-9013