The Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Brazil, through its Office of International Relations (DRI), invites international students, researchers, and degree holders to apply for its 2026/1 Online Courses in Foreign Languages.
Since 2020, UFV has promoted global academic inclusion by offering free, English-taught, graduate-level online courses across multiple disciplines. The program has attracted strong participation from Nigerian scholars and learners across Africa and beyond.
Important Note: Credit recognition is an additional benefit. These courses are valuable for academic enrichment, professional development, and international exposure, even for participants who do not intend to apply for graduate programs at UFV.
Key Benefits
100% Free: No tuition or enrollment fees
Fully Online: Learn from anywhere in the world
English-Taught Courses: International learning environment
Official UFV Academic Transcript: Issued upon successful completion
Credit Recognition (Optional Benefit): Credits may be reused in Brazilian universities, subject to admission
Academic Gateway to Brazil: First formal contact with Brazilian undergraduate or postgraduate education
Open to Non-Degree Seekers: Ideal for professionals, researchers, and lifelong learners
Key Dates
Application Deadline: 27 January 2026 | 8:00 a.m. (BRT)
Course Period: March – July 2026
Strategic Dissemination Partner
With the valued support of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) in promoting this opportunity across Africa, particularly in Nigeria.
Apply & Learn More
Full details and application guidelines: https://dri.ufv.br/en/news/ufv-opens-applications-for-online-courses-in-foreign-languages-2026-1/
Signed
Prof. Vladimir Oliveira Di Iorio Director of International Relations (DRI) Universidade Federal de Viçosa
SECRETARIAT NIDOA Brazil
