Florida State University: Historically-Rooted, Globally-Minded

August 7, 2014

Housed in historic facilities in the sunny climate of Tallahassee, Florida State University's (FSU) Center for Global Engagement lives up to its name. With a branch campus in Panama City of the Republic of Panama and study abroad sites in London, Valencia, and Florence, FSU students truly have the world at their fingertips with a unique set of internationally-focused programs.  

 

FSU recognizes that Brazil’s growing economy will need a tech-savvy labor force focused on the hard sciences and engineering to compete in the world marketplace. Therefore, the university offers advanced STEM programs for master’s and doctoral degree candidates from Brazil.

 

FSU's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry awards competitive Latin American Student Education and Research (LASER) Fellowships, which include a stipend to cover travel and living expenses while students engage in research opportunities. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At FSU, students have access to one of the most dynamic experimental research facilities in the world, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHFL). A collaboration between the University of Florida, FSU, and the Los Alamos National Laboratory, the NHFL presents a unique opportunity for chemistry and biochemistry, engineering, and physics students to study and run hands-on experiments in high magnetics.  

 

Dr. Bruce Locke, Associate VP for Academic Affairs explained, “With China, we have created special academic programs; we welcome the opportunity to have similar programs with universities in Brazil.”

 

With Brazil's growing marine sector, FSU is positioned to be a valuable resource for students and the industry. The Coastal and Marine Laboratory, about 30 miles from the main campus and on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, boasts an impressive array of research and education tools. Given the unique environmental concerns of the Amazon and marine sector, the National Research Council ranks the meteorology and oceanography departments among the nation’s top ten.

 

As business transactions between the United States and Latin America increase, so does the growing need for lawyers trained in international and American law. FSU's College of Law has been consistently ranked one of the top law schools in Florida and is committed to expanding its Master’s in Law for international students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Center for Intensive English Studies serves as a home base for incoming Brazilian students coming to FSU who do not meet the university TOFEL requirements. Students hone their English-language knowledge, make like-minded friends from all over the world, and learn to navigate American culture so they can be confident and productive members in the FSU community.

 

The university is also interested in pursuing partnerships with Brazilian universities, potentially in engineering or business. Dr. Bruce Locke, Associate VP for Academic Affairs explained, “With China, we have created special academic programs, including advanced senior level courses which transfer back to the home university; we welcome the opportunity to have similar programs with universities in Brazil.”