Undergraduate Programs
Studying at the UFSC Araranguá Campus means joining a leading federal university, with access to a wide range of opportunities in scientific research and outreach activities. Students benefit from highly qualified faculty and programs aligned with current market demands. The campus’s close connection with the local community also promotes meaningful engagement with the city, encouraging the exchange of knowledge, supporting regional development, and fostering the education of professionals with strong practical experience.
Browse the menu below to discover the Araranguá Campus programs:
- Computer Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Physiotherapy
- Medicine
- Information and Communication Technologies
Computer Engineering
The Computer Engineering program at UFSC Araranguá offers comprehensive training in technology, hardware, and software, preparing professionals to work in areas such as programming, computer networks, robotics, industrial and commercial automation, microelectronics, digital signal processing, and automotive electronics. The program aims to educate engineers capable of integrating knowledge from engineering and computer science, developing solutions ranging from basic software to complex automation systems.
The program offers 60 places per year (30 per semester), with classes held in the afternoon and evening. The total course load is 3,600 hours, including supervised internships, complementary activities, and elective courses. The program can be completed in a minimum of 9 semesters and a maximum of 18 semesters.
Learn more about the program at enc.ufsc.br.
Energy Engineering
The Energy Engineering program at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina prepares professionals to work in the production, conversion, storage, distribution, and use of energy, taking into account its environmental, social, and economic impacts. The program offers a multidisciplinary education, integrating knowledge from Earth Sciences as well as Mechanical, Electrical, Control, and Environmental Engineering. This approach enables graduates to work innovatively and strategically in a rapidly growing field.
The program offers two areas of concentration: Energy Conversion, and Bioenergy and Sustainability. These areas address key topics such as energy technologies, energy efficiency, and sustainable practices. The curriculum covers both electrical and non-electrical energy, including applications in residential, industrial, transportation, and infrastructure contexts.
Program details:
- Classes held in the afternoon and evening
- 60 places per year (30 per semester)
- Total class hours: 4,320 (3,600 clock hours)
- Complementary activities: 144 hours
- Internships: 576 hours
- Elective courses: 504 hours
- Time to completion: minimum of 10 semesters and maximum of 20 semesters
Learn more about the program at: ener.ufsc.br
Physiotherapy
The Physiotherapy Program at UFSC Araranguá is the first tuition-free program in the health field in southern Santa Catarina, providing high-quality education aligned with national curriculum guidelines. The program prepares professionals capable of preserving, developing, and restoring the functionality of organs and systems, working across a wide range of areas, including cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, pediatrics, orthopedics, traumatology, geriatrics, gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, and sports medicine.
The program integrates teaching, research and outreach, with practical training in diverse settings such as health units, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, APAE (Association of Parents and Friends of Exceptional Children), and community centers. This approach enables physiotherapists to promote health, prevent disease, and restore patient functionality. The training emphasizes advanced techniques, critical thinking, and ethical practice, contributing to improved quality of life for the population.
Program details:
- Classes held in the morning and afternoon
- 60 places per year (30 per semester)
- Total class hours: 4,806 class hours (4,005 clock hours)
- Complementary activities: 144 hours
- Required internships: 1,566 hours
- Elective courses: 252 hours
- Time to completion: minimum of 9 semesters and maximum of 18 semesters
Learn more about the program at fisio.ufsc.br
Medicine
Established in 2017, the Medicine program at UFSC Araranguá prepares physicians to work in health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, with a humanistic, critical, ethical, and socially responsible approach, serving both individuals and communities.
The program follows the National Curriculum Guidelines, ensuring comprehensive, humanistic, and reflective training, with the development of clinical, ethical, and holistic health care skills. It adopts a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) methodology, which fosters autonomy and active learning through the discussion of real clinical cases.
The program has been recognized as the best Medicine program in the state of Santa Catarina, according to Brazil’s Ministry of Education (MEC), standing out for its high academic quality and innovative teaching practices.
Program details:
- Classes held in the morning, afternoon and evening
- 60 places per year
- Program lenght: 12 semesters
- Total hours: 7,620
- Problem-Based Learning (PBL) methodology
Learn more about the program at medicina.ararangua.ufsc.br.
Information and Communication Technologies
The Undergraduate Program in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) prepares professionals to use, model, and develop solutions for economic, social, and cultural contexts through the application of ICT. The program covers areas such as programming, information systems, software engineering, databases, web applications, business management, and technologies for education and communication.
The program is interdisciplinary and designed to be completed in six semesters, with classes held in the evening. It emphasizes problem-solving, innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Students learn to plan, implement, and manage IT infrastructure in organizations, addressing regional demands and fostering stronger connections between the university and society.
Program details:
- Classes held in the evening
- 60 places per year (30 per semester)
- Carga horária total: 2.916 horas-aula (2.430 horas líquidas)
- Complementary Activities: 144 hours
- Internships: 180 hours
- Elective courses: 216 hours
- Time to completion: minimum of 6 semesters and maximum of 11 semesters
Learn more about the program at tic.ufsc.br.
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