Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC)

"The Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) is one of Brazil's top federal institutions. UFSC is a leading public institution based in Florianópolis, Brazil, with additional campuses in Araranguá, Blumenau, Curitibanos, and Joinville. It serves approximately 40,000 people, including 26,000 undergraduates, 13,000 graduate students, and 5,800 faculty and staff. UFSC is recognized for excellence in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Studies, and Quantum Physics. Ranked among the top universities in Brazil and Latin America, UFSC fosters international collaboration through over 350 global partnerships. As a recently qualified member of the BRICS-NU, UFSC is strategically aligned with the Energy Thematic Area.
Main Research Strengths:
•⁠ ⁠Energy (Renewables, Efficiency)
•⁠ ⁠Engineering & Technology
•⁠ ⁠Health Sciences
•⁠ ⁠Sustainable Development
•⁠ ⁠Innovation Systems"