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Study in Campos dos Goytacazes

This guide explains student life in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil, including an estimated monthly student budget of $190, Tropical savanna climate with hot, humid summers and mild, drier winters., Temporary Student Visa (VITEM IV) guidance, 8 universities. Explore verified details for Brazil below.

Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil
Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$190
Climate
Tropical savanna climate with hot, humid summers and mild, drier winters.
Safety score
40/100
English friendliness
15%
Student visa
Temporary Student Visa (VITEM IV)
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$100
  • Food$90

Rent is for The official Auxílio Moradia (housing aid) stipend provided by UFF Campos to support students living off-campus.

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

Potential advantages

  • Extremely affordable cost of living compared to major Brazilian cities
  • Authentic Brazilian cultural immersion away from tourist hotspots
  • Home to respected public university campuses like UFF and UENF

Considerations

  • English is rarely spoken outside academic circles; Portuguese is essential
  • Limited public transportation infrastructure
  • Fewer international student amenities compared to Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo

Student housing in Campos dos Goytacazes

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Universities in Campos dos Goytacazes

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Follows the Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) Campos published student assistance stipends for housing (R$ 500) and food (R$ 450) in BRL, converted to USD. Official figures for transport and leisure are not published by the university, so they are recorded as 0 to strictly avoid guessing. Figures apply to 2024.

Figures for Campos dos Goytacazes are partly taken from the official sources listed below and partly researched estimates, 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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