Dates and Fees
DATES
Spring 2026
| Event | Florianópolis (UFSC) | Niterói (UFF) |
|---|---|---|
| Departure from the US | March 4 | February 27 |
| Arrival | March 5 | February 28 |
| Program Orientation | March 6-10 | March 1-5 |
| University Orientation | Welcome day March 6 (TBC) | Welcome day March 4 |
| University Classes Begin | March 9 | March 9 |
| Program Excursion to Bahia | TBD | |
| Deadline to invoke credit/no credit option | TBD | TBD |
| Classes/Exams End | By July 9 | By July 9 |
| Earliest Recommended Departure | July 10 | July 10 |
*All dates are subject to change. Some students like to have a week at the end of the program to travel, so consider this before making travel arrangements. You are not required to have a round trip ticket in order to enter Brazil.
Fall 2025
| Event | Florianópolis (UFSC) | Niterói (UFF) |
|---|---|---|
| Departure from the US | Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | Tuesday, August 12 , 2025 |
| Arrival | Wednesday, August 6 | Wednesday, August 13 |
| Program Orientation | Thursday-Saturday, August 7-9 | Thursday-Saturday, August 14-16 |
| University Classes Begin | Monday, August 11 | Monday, August 18 |
| University Orientation | TBD | TBD |
| Program Excursion | October 14-19 | |
| Deadline to Invoke CR/NCR | October 22 | October 29 |
| Classes/Exams End | Friday, December 5 | Friday, December 12 |
| Earliest Recommended Departure | Saturday, December 6 | Saturday, December 13 |
*All dates are subject to change. Some students like to have a week at the end of the program to travel, so consider this before making travel arrangements.
2025-2026 Fees
Semester Tuition (includes health insurance): $17,715
Year Tuition (includes health insurance): $35,430
Middlebury College students pay an additional $2,000 study abroad fee per semester.
Funding
Middlebury offers need-based financial assistance to Middlebury College undergraduates.
Undergraduates from other institutions may apply for a $4,000 scholarship in memory of Jeffrey W. Cason.
Estimated Out-of-pocket Expenses: Florianópolis
| Expense | Semester | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Room/Board | $3,640 | $10,290 |
| Books/Supplies | $60 | $120 |
| Personal | $770 | $1,180 |
| Travel from New York | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Visa/Residency Permit | $210 | $400 |
| Total | $6,680 | $13,990 |
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Niterói
| Expense | Semester | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Room/Board | $4,100 | $11,570 |
| Books/Supplies | $60 | $130 |
| Personal | $1,020 | $1,480 |
| Travel from New York | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Visa/Residency Permit | $210 | $400 |
| Total | $7,390 | $15,580 |
Note: Personal expenses cover some basic necessities (local transportation, cell phone, bank fees, program-sponsored excursions, etc.) and do not include your discretionary spending (e.g. entertainment, fitness, and travel). All fees subject to change. Exchange rate used: $1 = 5.6 BRL.