Application for Programme 2011 in Brazil

The application period runs from 1. May to 20 Sept. 2010. Candidates shall download and fill in the application form (see download on the left hand side) and mail it signed, with the required documentation to Unicamp at the address listed below. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please note that applications close on 20 September 2010. Application packages received after this date will not be accepted.

For any questions concerning the application form or required documents, please contact Ms. Lygia Sabbag Fares (from the Unicamp coordination team)

FOR BRAZILIAN STUDENTS ONLY: Please make sure you subscribe for ANPEC exam, the national exam for graduation in Economics. You only have to do the Brazilian Economics and English exams. If you need more information regarding it please contact us.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Please make sure your application contains the following:

An authenticated photocopy of your official bachelor degree (officially translated into Portuguese if the original language is not English, Spanish or French);
An authenticated photocopy of your University transcript of examination results (officially translated into Portuguese if the original language is not English, Spanish or French);
Officially authenticated photocopies of all certificates proving the required command of the English language and/or copy of your English language proficiency (TOEFL 550/213/IBT; IELTS);
A detailed CV (in English);
A recommendation letter from a trade union or an institution related to trade unionism certifying the candidate’s practical experience in labour issues. The trade union or institution shall also indicate their willingness to pay the 1,500 Euro contribution to the GLU programme (in English). Candidates whose supporting institution is unable to contribute may use their own resources;
Two letters (in English) recommending the candidate, written by trade union leaders, professors or any superior who knows the candidate’s abilities and is able to give further information about him/her if necessary. Letters should be signed and stamped by the relevant institution, and also contain contact information such as email addresses and phone numbers;
A completed application form (in English).

Please, do not send original documents. Only submit officially authenticated photocopies of all certificates, as application packages will not be returned.

Please fill in the required complete information and additional information you wish to provide, using a computer or a typewriter. It is important to hand in your application as early as possible, so as to ensure sufficient time for processing and to contact you in case we require further clarification or proof of your qualifications (e.g. photocopies of certificates). Do not forget to sign your application.

PLEASE SEND THE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

Universidade Estadual de Campinas

Instituto de Economia/ CESIT / Global Labour University

Cidade Universitária “Zeferino Vaz” – Distrito de Barão Geraldo

Caixa Postal 6135. CEP: 13083-970 Campinas/São Paulo/ Brazil

Please also send all required documents in one pdf file (please, do not send more than one file) to glu.brazil(at)eco.unicamp.br

Process: Professors of the Institute of Economics, with the support of the GLU partners, will be responsible for the selection process. Selected students will be contacted in due time to confirm their participation. If you receive an offer we will send you details about the conditions. If you do not receive an offer we will inform you about the decision by e-mail. Unfortunately, we are not able to keep unsuccessful applications, so they shall be disposed of shortly after the start of the academic year. Further documentation required for enrolment should be sent to Unicamp until November of 2010, with officially authenticated translations and, if applicable, officially authenticated photocopies of certificates of previous professional/vocational experience, and copies of your passport and visa. Final registrations at the University will occur in December of 2010 and January of 2011.

Please make sure that the notification of admission can be delivered to the address you entered on the form. It is very important to make sure your e-mail account is valid during the application process.