Foreign Degree Recognition
Note: UFSC accepts applications for the recognition of foreign undergraduate degrees on a rolling basis, except for Medicine degrees*, in accordance with the guidelines established by CNE/CES Resolution No. 02/2024. The service capacity is 1 one place per degree program, with two places on a waiting list.
*The regulations for Medicine degrees are still pending the issuance of an Ordinance by the Ministry of Education (MEC), as determined by the aforementioned resolution.
Access the Foreign Degree Recognition FAQ.
FOREIGN DEGREE RECOGNITION
UFSC recognizes undergraduate degrees conferred by foreign institutions when the degree program is equivalent to an undergraduate program offered at UFSC.
For Medicine degrees, applicants must first pass the INEP REVALIDA examination before submitting documentation to UFSC. For more information and application procedures, click here.
UFSC does not recognize technologist degrees. Holders of technologist degrees should seek a Brazilian Federal Institute of Education that offers equivalent programs.
HOW TO APPLY FOR DEGREE RECOGNITION
Applications for foreign degree recognition at UFSC must be submitted through the Carolina Bori Platform.
To apply, follow these steps:
1) Subit all required documentation through the Platform, in accordance with UFSC requirements and the guidelines provided in the Applicant Guide;
After the preliminary review and confirmation that all required documents have been submitted, the Student Administration Department (DAE) will contact the applicant by email to schedule an appointment for the presentation of the original physical documents. This step must be completed either by the applicant or by an authorized representative.
2) Present the original versions of the documents previously submitted through the Platform, in person at UFSC, for authentication of the digital copies;
3) Pay the initial fee of R$ 1800.00, corresponding to the application and document analysis services, as established by Normative Resolution No. 37/2025/CC. An additional fee of R$200.00, related to degree registration, will be charged at the end of the process, if the application is approved. The link with instructions for paying the fee (GRU) will be sent through the Platform after verification of the original documents.
Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. UFSC has up to 30 days to carry out the preliminary review of the submitted documentation and notify the applicant. If an application does not include all required documents, or if the documentation does not comply with UFSC standards, priority may be given to the subsequent applicant whose documentation meets all requirements.
HOW TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
To apply for recognition of an undergraduate degree, applicants must register on the Carolina Bori Platform, select the ‘Recognition’ option, and submit the required documentation according to the instructions below:
The submitted documents must comply with the following specifications:
– PDF format;
– Maximum file size: 8 MB per file;
PDF files may be edited, merged, or split using software or websites such as: ilovepdf.com/pt; smallpdf.com/pt; or jfsc.jus.br/ferramentaspdf/index.do;
– Documents must be submitted in horizontal orientation to ensure readability;
– Certified translations of the initially required documentation are only required for documents issued in foreign languages other than English, French, or Spanish. During the process, the degree recognition committee may request a certified translation of any document attached to the application.
Required documents to be submitted via the Carolina Bori Platform:
- Identification Document: RG (Brazilian National Identity Card) for Brazilian citizens or RNM (National Migratory Registry), or former RNE, for foreign nationals. If these documents do not include the CPF (Brazilian Taxpayer Identification Number), it must be attached in the same file;
- Additional Identification Documents: updated civil registration document (birth or marriage certificate), only if the current name differs from the name shown on the Diploma;
- Diploma: apostilled under the Hague Convention or authenticated by a competent consular authority;
- Academic Transcript: apostilled under the Hague Convention or authenticated by a competent consular authority;
- Educational Project or Curriculum Structure of the Degree Program: this document must include the courses, activities, and content that comprise the degree program. It must also display the official identification or letterhead of the foreign educational institution responsible for conferring the degree;
- Course Syllabi: syllabi for all completed courses, including bibliography/references. At the applicant’s discretion, documentation related to internships, final degree projects, and research and outreach activities may also be attached. All documentation must also display the official identification or letterhead of the foreign educational institution responsible for conferring the degree;
- Request for Degree Recognition at UFSC: submit the completed and duly signed application form;
- Additional Documentation (Dentistry degree only): Celpe-Bras This certificate is required at the time of application only for graduates in Dentistry.
Important update: The Faculty List will no longer be required by UFSC, as it has been removed from the list of required documents under the current resolution of the National Education Council. Until the submission field is removed from the Carolina Bori Platform, applicants may upload a PDF containing the following statement: ‘Document waived in accordance with CNE/CES Resolution No. 2, of 9 December 2024’. However, applicants who have already obtained the Faculty List may still submit it.
Regulations concerning foreign undergraduate degree recognition at UFSC (in Portuguese)
Flowchart – Degree Recognition at UFSC (in Portuguese)
Instructions for payment of the required fees (in Portuguese)
Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQ)
For further information, please contact the Student Administration Department (DAE):
E-mail: revalidadiploma.dae@contato.ufsc.br
Phones: +55 48 3721-7402 | 3721-7387 | 3721-6437