C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in Latin America
Language Requirements
Required: 2 years of college level Portuguese or the equivalent, with recent courses in the language.
Northwestern Requirements
- Students interested in the internship placement on this program should read the information regarding earning credit for Internships Abroad.
- Portuguese Major or Minor: If you have declared a major or minor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, or are considering doing so, discuss your study abroad plan with a departmental adviser. To schedule an appointment, please call 847-491-8249.
Academic Specialties
Students are able to take courses in most liberal arts disciplines at Middlebury's partner universities.Course Type
Direct enrollment in courses at the partner university, a required writing course, and an internship placement for qualified students.Additional Information
Belo Horizonte
Also known as the Garden City, Belo Horizonte is the capital of Minas Gerais, a prosperous mining region in the mountains about 250 miles north of Rio de Janeiro. Home to 2.5 million people, the city has a pronounced sense of community and family that students find inviting. Students enroll at the private Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Middlebury's host institution, in courses in the humanities and social sciences.
Florianópolis
A city of 300,000 and the capital of Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis is located on an island, and features breathtaking scenery as well as a vibrant cultural and university life. Middlebury's host institution, the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), is an excellent and comprehensive federal university of 32,000 students.
Niterói
Niterói is a community of 500,000 people located just across the bay from Rio de Janeiro. The ease of travel across to Rio coupled with the calmer pace of Niterói make this city a great choice for students wishing to immerse themselves in local Brazilian culture while simultaneously enjoying proximity to one of the world's most passionate and festive cities. Students enroll in courses alongside local students at Middlebury's host institution, the Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF).
About the Terms of Study:
- Fall Semester, early August to early December (Fall Quarter)
- Spring Semester, March/April to early August (Winter/Spring Quarters)
- Full Year, inquire with the Study Abroad Office
Housing
Home staysProgram Costs
Estimated Costs: Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.
- Tuition: $10,340
- Room & Board: $5,000
- SAAF: $2,355
- Transportation: $1,300
- Books & Supplies: $150
- Personal Expenses: $3,000
- Visa: $250
- Total Estimated Costs: $22,395
Additional Information:
- Billing Arrangements: Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
- Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet: Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.
For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.
Application Requirements
Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:
- Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
- Middlebury program application.
