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Study in Alfenas

This guide explains student life in Alfenas, Brazil, including an estimated monthly student budget of $700, Tropical altitude climate with dry winters and rainy summers., VITEM IV (Student Visa) guidance, 2 universities. Explore verified details for Brazil below.

Alfenas, Brazil
Alfenas, Brazil — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$700
Climate
Tropical altitude climate with dry winters and rainy summers.
Safety score
50/100
English friendliness
20%
Student visa
VITEM IV (Student Visa)
Work while studying
International students on a VITEM IV visa are strictly prohibited from engaging in remunerated work in Brazil.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$200
  • Food$250
  • Transport$50
  • Leisure$200

Rent is for General estimate for a room in a shared student flat (república) as no official university accommodation rates are published.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Affordable cost of living compared to major Brazilian cities
  • Strong student community with traditional shared houses (repúblicas)
  • Authentic Brazilian cultural experience in a university town

Considerations

  • Very limited English spoken outside of academic departments
  • Public transport infrastructure is basic
  • Requires travel to major hubs like São Paulo or Belo Horizonte for international flights

Student housing in Alfenas

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Universities in Alfenas

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Figures for Alfenas are researched estimates and are not taken from an official published budget, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024. Last reviewed September 2026.

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