BA

Portuguese

Learn more about studying Portuguese as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    38,850USD
  • Start date
    Aug
  • QS Ranking
    771-780

Program overview

What The University of New Mexico says about their program:

The Bachelor of Arts in Portuguese program at The University of New Mexico provides undergraduate study in Bachelor of Arts in Portuguese, with coursework designed to develop subject knowledge and prepare students for further study or professional pathways.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Applicants should graduate, or be projected to graduate, from high school with the standard New Mexico high school curriculum or an equivalent curriculum in another state.
  • Two sequential units of a language other than English, or proficiency to the second level, are preferred.
  • A cumulative grade point average is considered as part of the admission decision.

Postgraduate academic requirements

English proficiency

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • A submitted admission application.
  • Official high school transcripts, and college transcripts when applicable.
  • An application fee or approved fee waiver.
  • Official final transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions Office when provisional admission requires them.
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Required grades

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Additional requirements

Documents

  • Official transcripts
  • Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
  • English proficiency exam results

Tests and examinations

  • English Proficiency Exam required for applicants from the United Arab Emirates; submit scores from an approved English-language test unless an official UNM exception applies.

How to apply

Scholarships at The University of New Mexico

  • International Amigo Scholarship

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    The University of New Mexico offers the International Amigo Scholarship, granting eligible international students on non-immigrant visas the resident in-state tuition rate. UNM describes this as a value of over $20,000 per year, subject to renewal requirements.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

The University of New Mexico publishes undergraduate tuition and full-time cost-of-attendance information for residents and non-residents. The University of New Mexico also provides guidance on tuition discounts and financial-aid options for eligible applicants.

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What is the cost of living near The University of New Mexico?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,265Range: $1,000 to $1,700
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,080Range: $918 to $1,500
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$158Range: $100 to $250
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$71Range: $55 to $90
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$64Range: $25 to $100
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138· USA average
Monthly grocery basket$300
Books and study supplies (monthly)$151
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $2 to $7
Cinema or cultural event ticket$13Range: $10 to $15
Gym membership$49Range: $30 to $62

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and financialaid.unm.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for The University of New Mexico

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