Universidade Católica de Pelotas

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Located in Pelotas, Brazil, the Universidade Católica de Pelotas is a private institution recognized regionally for its strong health sciences, humanities, and social work programs, particularly its community-focused medical and psychological clinics. While the primary language of instruction is Portuguese, international students are welcomed through exchange agreements and can access dedicated support via the university's international relations office, which helps navigate academic integration and local housing. The institution provides a culturally immersive study abroad experience within a mid-sized southern Brazilian city known for its historic architecture and vibrant student community. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its deeply embedded community outreach model, where students across various disciplines gain hands-on clinical and social service experience working directly with underserved local populations.

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The Catholic University of Pelotas (Portuguese: Universidade Católica de Pelotas, UCPel) is a private and non-profit Catholic university, located in Pelotas, one of the more southern cities of Brazil. It is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Rio Grande do Sul. It is maintained by the Catholic Archdiocese of Pelotas. It also has campuses in five other municipalities: Arroio Grande, Canguçu, Pinheiro Machado, Piratini and Santa Vitória do Palmar.

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