General Information
General information about São Carlos and ICMC/USP
General guidelines for the obtaining a temporary visa
Obtaining CPF (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)
Time-saving tip: When applying for your visa at the Brazilian Consulate also This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (It is faster and easier than requesting it after your arrival in Brazil).
Obtaining RNM (National Migratory Registry)
Video about the campus of USP in São Carlos
Procedures for Applying to Courses offered by ICMC (free-mover)
For the application of foreign students in courses taught at ICMC/USP, the following documents must be sent by the student's university, in .pdf format (of good quality), using the application form available - soon.
- a student nomination letter from the International Office of the university;
- a transcript issued by the institution of the student;
- a registration form with the student´s courses of interest. Click here to access the courses offered by ICMC/USP;
- a copy of the student's passport containing the student´s data and validity of the document; and
- a student's photo in .jpg format.
Below are the deadlines for the nomination of students:
- First semester (February - July): January 06
- Second semester (August- December): June 15
Most courses are taught in Portuguese. It is strongly recommended that the candidate be able to communicate in Portuguese. Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information on courses taught in English.
Research Conducted at ICMC/USP
Click here to access a catalog on research being conducted at ICMC/USP.