- Brazil
About Program
Middlebury in Niterói offers cultural and linguistic immersion through a rigorous curriculum and adherence to the Middlebury Language Pledge. By pledging to speak only the target language while abroad, students will have the best chance of acquiring fluency and actively engaging in the local environment. Participants take their courses directly in a local university, at the Universidade Federal Fluminense, and all students are encouraged to get involved in the community through internships or service learning opportunities.
Niterói is located just across the bay from Rio de Janeiro. The ease of travel to Rio, coupled with Niterói’s calmer pace, make this city a great choice for students wishing to immerse themselves in Brazilian culture while simultaneously enjoying proximity to one of the world’s most festive cities. Home to the famous Museum of Contemporary Art and Caminho de Niemayer, Niterói is also a gateway to beautiful beaches, colonial forts and historic buildings.
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Program Highlights
- All course work is conducted entirely in Portuguese
- Students adhere to the Middlebury College Language Pledge
- Direct enrollment at Universidade Federal Fluminense
- Courses in most liberal arts disciplines
- Housing with Brazilian families