English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) is a teaching approach in which academic content is delivered in English, specially in countries where it is not the official language – such as Brazil. At UFABC, EMI represents an institutional commitment to the internationalization of higher education. Since 2015, the university has promoted the offering of courses in English at both undergraduate and graduate levels, creating a more global and inclusive academic environment. This initiative facilitates the attraction of international students, expands exchange opportunities, and prepares the university community for international collaborations and challenges. Supported by various institutional bodies, EMI strengthens UFABC’s position as an innovative and globally connected university.
English-taught Subjects in Undergraduate Programs
| First Quarter (February – April) | Aeronautics I-B Brazilian Economy II Contemporary Theories of International Relations I Regional Integration – Theories and Experiences U.S. Foreign Policy I |
| Second Quarter (June – August) | Advanced Topics in Socioeconomic Development Economic Formation of Brazil |
| Third Quarter (September – December) | Aircraft Design I Computational Fluid Dynamics Computer Architecture Computer Networks Data Mining Introduction to Astronautics Network and Systems Performance Evaluation Socioeconomic Development |
English-taught Subjects in Graduate Programs
| First Quarter (February – April) | Metropolitan Sustainable Development in the Global South: Environment, Economy and Social Development in Latin American Metropolitan Areas (*) Planning, Governance and Public Policies – Theories and Their Application in Brazilian Metropolitan Regions (*) Seminars in Environmental Science and Technology I Symbolic Regression |
| Second Quarter (June – August) | Foundations of Systems Engineering (**) |
| Third quarter (September – December) | Analytical perspectives on Public Policies (*) Methods and Techniques in Territorial Planning and Management (*) |
(*) These courses are part of the SPRING Thematic Strategic Master’s Program (METS) at the Federal University of ABC, offered as a joint degree between the UFABC Master’s Programs in Territorial Planning & Management, and in Public Policy; and TU Dortmund School of Spatial Planning.
(**) This course is part of the Master’s Degree in Innovation Engineering and Management.
The number of courses offered in English may vary and is determined by the respective program coordinators.