Foreign student

Our Guides

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>> How to get a CPF number <<

>> How to get a CRNM <<

This post will help you to obtain the most important documents, both are required to have a bank account, a cell phone number or bilhete único carioca (to pay less for transports integration).

Students who intend to spend more than 90 days in Brazil must have them.



>> International Student Guide <<

This guide aims to present you to Escola Politécnica and to UFRJ, besides giving you important information related to the localization of useful services, transportation,  academic proceedings, tips for going out to have fun and much more! Check it out!


>> Course Catalog <<

This catalog contains the translation (from portuguese to english) of the teached content of all the courses offered by Escola Politécnica. It’s important to take a look at it before getting enrolled in any course, to know if they are really what you’re searching for.


>> Civil Engineering Specializations <<

This other catolog contains the translation (from portuguese to english) of the civil engineering specializations offered by Escola Politécnica. If you are a civil engineering student, it’s important to take a look at it before getting enrolled in any course, to know if they are really what you’re searching for.


>> Neighborhoods Guide <<

This guide will help you to know which is the best neighborhood to live in Rio as a student, according to your preferences and to your personality. It aims to acquaint you with a specific one that is compatible with your needs.



>> Step-by-Step Federal Police Procedures <<
>> Federal Police Video Guide <<

This step-by-step guide will help you to schedule an appointment at a Brazilian Federal Police Office. Check and ensure you have all the recquired documentation before following it. Read this post to get more details about the needed documentation.



>> RU CT Scheduling Guide <<

Scheduling system is not working anymore! You can go straight to the restaurant provided with your enrollment declaration on working hours. Read more about it.