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STUDENTGUIDE
LIVING IN SANTA MARIA
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF SANTA MARIA - UFSM
Developed and Created by
Giulia Ocaña
Reviewed by
Isaque dos Santos
Translation (English) by
Daniela Schwarcke do Canto
Federal University of Santa MariaInternational Affairs Office - SAI
This student guide has the objective of helping those who are traveling toan unknown place, giving basic and useful information. Besides the information onthe Federal University of Santa Maria, we highlight a few advices about the citywhere the main campus of the university is located, such as its culture and itstraditions, so you can feel part of our community. We hope that during your stayhere we can show you the many attractions our city has to offer and how wecelebrate harmony and friendship integrating other cultures with ours.
We would like to welcome and wish a great stay for those who chose to study atour university.
Best Regards,
Paulo Burmann
Rector
Documents required to study at UFSM:
◦ UFSM Form (Available in www.ufsm.br/sai);
◦ Copy of passport;
◦ Copy of Transcript of Records (ToR)
◦ Copy of Curriculum Vitae (CV);
◦ Letter of motivation;
◦ Letter of recommendation from a teacher or advisor
◦ Activity Plan;
◦ Two photos;
◦ Visa (Present at SAI once you arrive in Santa Maria);
◦ Health Insurance Copy (Present at SAI once you arrive in Santa Maria);
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Where are we?◦ Santa Maria is called “heart of the Rio Grande”, because it is situated in
the center of the state.
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How to get to Santa Maria?
Coming from Uruguaiana:
Uruguaiana Bus Station
Avenida Getulio Vargas 3278
Telephone: (+55 55) 34124709
www.rodoviariauruguaiana.com.br
Coming from Porto Alegre:
Porto Alegre Bus Station
Largo Vespasiano Julio Veppo
Telephone: (+55 51) 32280699
www.rodoviária-poa.com.br
Coming from Porto Alegre:
International Airport Salgado Filho
Avenida Severo Dullios, São João
Telephone: (+55 51) 3358 2903
www.aeroportoportoalegre.net
Santa Maria Bus Station:Largo Irmãos Aita, 1450 - Ns de Lourdes
Telephone: (+55 55) 3222-4747
http://www.rodoviariasantamaria.com.br/
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A bit about our history and culture….
Santa Maria originated from a military camp that established territorial boundaries between
Portugal and Spain in 1793.
During the Farroupilha Revolution came the first German immigrants, coming
from the city of São Leopoldo, trying to escape the battles. The city preserves historical
buildings such as the Nossa Senhora da Conceição Cathedral, the Treze de Maio Theatre,
the Mediador Cathedral, the Caixeiral Club of Santa Maria, the National Bank of
Commerce, the Union Society of Travelers and the Vila Belga.
Santa Maria hosts one of the largest federal universities in Brazil, the Federal
University of Santa Maria.
To know more about what the city offers, click here.
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Federal University of Santa Maria:
UFSM was founded on December 14, 1960. It was the first higher education
institution linked to the Ministry of Education in the state. The university city "Professor
José Mariano da Rocha Filho", is located on RS 509, Km 9, in Camobi.
UFSM has 10 university units: Rural Sciences Centre - CCR, Natural and Exact
Sciences Centre - CCNE, Health Sciences Centre - CCS Education Centre - EC, Social
Sciences and Humanities Centre – CCSH, Technology Centre - CT, Arts and Letters Centre
– CAL, Physical Education and Sports Centre - CEFD, North Higher Education Centre -
CESNORS and a decentralized unit in the city of Silveira Martins (UDESSM).
In addition to these courses there are projects and programs in different fields of
study in human knowledge.
UFSM has:
106 undergraduate courses
11 distance education undergraduate courses.
29 PhDs, 47 Post-Doctorate (PNPD/CAPES), 24 masters and 17 specializations.
Three polytechnic schools: Polytechnic College of UFSM, Agricultural College of
Frederico Westphalen and Industrial College of Santa Maria, all of them offering
professional courses.
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Academic information:
Information about courses, credits and hours can be found on the main website of the
University (www.ufsm.br), or accessing the link of PROGRAD
http://w3.ufsm.br/prograd/not.php?id=906 and PRPGP (http://coral.ufsm.br/prpgp/)
Additional information may be discussed with the course coordinators. You can find the
email addresses of all UFSM coordinators in the “Boas Vindas Informativo" that will be
sent to you in Portuguese as soon as you have received our Letter of Acceptance.
Academic Calendar - 2015
International Affairs Office Address: Avenida Roraima nº 1000 | Prédio 47 (Central
Administration) 7th floor, Room 748
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephones: (+55 55) 3220-8774 ou (+55 55) 3220-8934
http://w3.ufsm.br/sai/
Working hours: Monday to Friday
Morning: From 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon: From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Public transport to the Campus in Camobi:
◦ Universidade – Faixa Velha/Nova
◦ Bombeiros – Faixa Velha/Nova
◦ Circular Universidade
◦ T. Neves Campus
Public transport to the city centre:
◦ Universidade – Faixa Velha/Nova
◦ Bombeiros – Faixa Velha/Nova
Prices:
◦ Bus ticket: R$2,90
◦ Bus ticket for students: R$ 1,45
Lines Campus – UFSM: http://site.ufsm.br/onibus/
Lines Santa Maria - http://www.simsm.com.br/
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Getting to UFSM
First procedures
I. Obtain the National Register for Foreigners (RNE) in the Federal Police Office.
The Federal Police Office is located at Rua Vale Machado, 1361 Downtown – At the websitewww.dpf.gov.br you can check all the necessary documents and procedures.
II. Go to International Affairs Office at UFSM
Take with you the documentation obtained from the Federal Police, your passport and yourInternational Health Insurance in order to begin the enrollment process.
P.S: All students who have our Letter of Acceptance will receive documents in Portuguese explainingwhat they must know about UFSM and the city of Santa Maria, as well as tips on interesting things youcan do while you are here.
Visa information
Before you travel, you must obtain the student visa issued by the Brazilian consular representation in your country of origin.
Addresses of Brazilian representations abroad can be accessed at the link bellow: www.itamaraty.gov.br.
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When you get to Santa Maria, you must:
PS: DON’T FORGET TO NOTIFY
SAI THE DATE OF YOUR
ARRIVAL!!!
How open a bank account in Brazil:
To open a bank account at the Brazil’s Bank it is necessary:
- RNE (National Registration for Foreigners);
- CPF – Individual Taxpayer Registration Number (This document can be issued at the
Post Office);
- Proof of Residence (In case you live in a pension or a hotel, they can provide you a
declaration that you live there).
http://www.bb.com.br
App: Android e IOS
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Reception activity/Welcome
• The week previous to the beginning of the classes:
During this week, students have Portuguese lessons at Entrelínguas Laboratory. This is a
great opportunity to meet the other exchange students and also know a little more about
UFSM, as well as Brazilian language and culture.
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At the end of the exchange
Up to 10 days after finishing your Exchange Program, we will send your transcript of
records to your home institution. However, the transcript will only be issued if you are
up to date with the Library and other services at UFSM, so remember to return any
books that you might have borrowed!
Former Central Administration
Building
Rua Floriano Peixoto, 1184
Campus Camobi
Central Administration Building
Avenida Roraima, Camobi
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Fonte: http://coral.ufsm.br/midia/?p=23312
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Where to drop off ? - Downtown
General Neto Bus Stop:
Reference point: After Big Lucão
and almost in front of Mundial
Store.
• Universidade Faixa Velha/Nova
ONLY FOR FAIXA VELHA BUSES
Avenida Dores Bus Stop (Near Royal
Shopping Mall):
Reference point: Before Nossa Senhora
das Dores Church.
Riachuelo Bus Stop:
Reference point: In front of
Mundial Atacado e Varejo Store,
and after Stangherlin Supermarket
(Rede Vivo).
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Doutor Bozano Bus Stop:
Reference point: After Ortobom
Colchões and Cacau Show.
• Bombeiros Faixa Velha/Nova
Barão do Triunfo Bus Stop:
Reference point: In front of
Praça dos Bombeiros (Fire
Department).
Serafim Valandro Bus Stop:
Reference point: Before the Post
Office.
What the University offers
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University Restaurant – RUForeign students can have their meals at the restaurants for a very low price, R$2,50. In
Santa Maria, there are three university restaurants: one downtown and two in the main
campus.
http://ufsm.br/ru/
LibraryUFSM has a Central Library and sector libraries. To borrow books it is necessary that you
have the UFSM student card, which you can issue at the Central Library.
To make the student card you must have a copy of the passport and proof of enrollment.
More information at http://bibweb.si.ufsm.br/.
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Laboratories
UFSM has several research computer laboratories available to its students. To
access them you should contact the coordinator or the teacher responsible for
the laboratory.
Sports
The UFSM Sports Association offers activities in different sports including
football, gym and swimming. There is a cost per semester. For more
information call (+55 55) 3220-8590 , Physical Education Centre - Campus.
Counseling:
The counseling is a service aimed at helping the student in adaptation. The
“Ânima group” is located in the Education Centre, room 3155 and you can
contact them by calling (+55 55) 3220-8450.
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Portuguese classes for international students
The Entrelínguas Laboratory offers Portuguese courses every four months. The
arrangements can be made once you arrive in Brazil. If you are interested in attending
classes, you should contact Projeto Entrelínguas, by e-mail [email protected], or
by telephone: (+55 55) 3220-9600.
At the end of the classes, you will receive a certificate and you may take the Celpe Bras
proficiency test. For further information, access the following website: Celpe Bras
Portuguese proficiency exam
The Celpe-Brasil is an exam that allows the Proficiency Certificate in Portuguese
Language for Foreigners. Developed and awarded by the Ministry of Education (MEC)
and applied in Brazil and other countries with the support of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (MRE), it is the only certificate of proficiency in Portuguese as a foreign
language officially recognized by the government of Brazil. Internationally, it is accepted
in companies and educational institutions as proof of competence in Portuguese. In
Brazil it is required by universities for admission to undergraduate and graduate
programs as well as for validation of foreign professionals who want to work in the
country.
Registration: http://celpebras.inep.gov.br/inscricao/
Portuguese Courses For Foreigners
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SAI promotes the International Friend program. This program helps the integration of
foreign students and volunteer UFSM students.
The obligations of a friend are:
•Early contact with the exchange student, knowing the date and time of his arrival, and
providing information about Santa Maria and UFSM;
•Reception of the exchange student on the day of his arrival, picking him up at the bus
station or airport;
•Help the exchange student to find a place to stay in the first days in Santa Maria, if
necessary;
•Explain about the location of UFSM, the Centres, the Library, the university restaurants
and SAI;
•Assistance with documents and registration at the Federal Police;
•Assistance in the contact with the Course Coordinator and the processes at DERCA;
•Assistance in your first purchases (cellular, bedding and food);
•Assistance whenever necessary;
•Maintain constant contact with SAI, informing how the adjustment process of the
exchange student is getting along.
International Friend
After enrolling at UFSM you have the right to pay half price for the urban public transport ticket.
To make your Student Card you need to take the following documents to ATU (Urban Transportation
Association of Santa Maria):
• Copy of passport;
• Copy of proof of residence;
• And a copy of your proof of enrollment.
ATU is situated on Avenida Rio Branco, 419. Telephone: (+55 55) 3222-2450
www.atu.com.br
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Student Card for Urban Buses
For the Students
CESMA
CESMA is the Cooperative of students from Santa Maria where you pay less for
textbooks and school materials. To join CESMA you should attend a meeting and pay a
small fee. Documentation required: copy of passport, 2 photos and a copy of the
proof of enrollment at UFSM.
CESMA is located at Rua Professor Braga, 55.
Telephone: (+55 55) 3221-9165 or (+55 55) 3222-8544.
DCE - http://dceufsm.blogspot.com.br/
The Santa Maria Student Central Directory is located at Rua Professor Braga, 79. With
the DCE student card you have discounts in cinemas, theatres, cultural events, and also
in some shops and pharmacies.
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Popular Restaurant
The Restaurante Popular Dom Ivo Lorcheitter offers healthy and nutritious
meals with reduced cost. A great choice for the people of Santa
Maria.
Address: Rua Dr. Pantaleão, 356
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m.
Telephone: (+55 55) 3921-7064
https://www.facebook.com/PopularSantaMaria/info?tab=overview
Activities
Programa Segundo Tempo
The Programa Segundo Tempo at the Federal
University of Santa Maria (PSTU - UFSM)
was formed through a cooperation
agreement between the Ministry of Sports
and UFSM, having as main purpose to offer
sports, recreation and free physical activities
to the academic community.
For more information about the program please
contact by e-mail: [email protected].
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Fonte: http://coral.ufsm.br/segundotempo/
Attractions
Farroupilha Week – from September 7 – 20
The Farroupilha Week is a special time to celebrate the gaúcho
traditions, involving people of all ages and social backgrounds.
During this period, many activities that celebrate the gaúcho culture
are carried out.
27Fonte: http://diariodesantamaria.clicrbs.com.br/rs/pagina/semana-farroupilha/
Balloon Festival - Once a Year
The Festival that is hosted by the city once a year, brings to Santa
Maria the colors of the balloons and offers a unique experience to
the participants.
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Fonte: http://www.blogbalonismo.net/2014/05/festival-de-balonismo-em-santa-maria.html
Brique da Vila Belga (Vila Belga Fair) – 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.
https://www.facebook.com/briquedavilabelga
Vila Gastronômica (Gastronomic Village)
Place: Praça dos Bombeiros
https://www.facebook.com/Vila-
Gastron%C3%B4mica-
371827476338479/?fref=ts
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Fonte: http://diariodesantamaria.clicrbs.com.br/rs/cultura-e-
lazer/noticia/2015/06/brique-da-vila-belga-teve-recorde-de-expositores-
4786210.html
Fonte: http://diariodesantamaria.clicrbs.com.br/rs/ultimas-
noticias/tag/vila-gastronomica/
Feira do Livro (Book Fair ) - Once a year
Cultural fair with exhibition and sale of books and artistic cultural presentations.
Place: Praça Saldanha Marinho
https://www.facebook.com/feiradolivrosm
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Fonte: https://www.santamaria.rs.gov.br
Dia do Acolhimento - "Santa Maria welcomes you with open arms“
Besides providing entertainment, the event is designed to welcome people who have just
arrived in the city.
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Fonte: http://gaucha.clicrbs.com.br/
Fonte: http://g1.globo.com/
FEISMA – Once a year
The FEISMA brings an extensive and diverse cultural agenda,
highlighting local artists and showcasing the talents of Santa
Maria. Hours of music, theatre and artistic interventions in the
Food Court stage entertain the visitors.
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Fonte: http://www.feisma.com.br/
Santa Maria em Dança (Santa Maria in Dance – Once a year
Dance festival hosted by the city of Santa Maria - RS, it is always held in the
month of September. The University Dance competition is also carried out
during the festival, having as main objective the presentation of researches being
held by our academic community.
https://www.facebook.com/festivalSMD
http://comunicacaosmd.wix.com/festivalsmd
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Fonte: http://comunicacaosmd.wix.com
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EXPOFEIRA – Once a year
The Expofeira is held in the Exhibition Center of UFSM and
brings many attractions, such as animal exhibitions, a handicraft
fair and concerts.
http://www.expofeirasm.com.br/
Fonte: http://www.expofeirasm.com.br/galeria.php
Places to Visit
Praça dos Bombeiros
Rua Coronel Niederauer
Praça Saldanha Marinho
(Calçadão)
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Fonte: http://www.expofeirasm.com.br/galeria.php
Fonte: http://www.tripadvisor.com.br/
Praça General Osório
Rua dos Andradas, 156, Passo
D'areia
Parque Itaimbé
Travessa Domingos Trevisan
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Fonte: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passo_d%27Areia_(Santa_Maria)
Fonte: https://www.santamaria.rs.gov.br
Praça Saturnino de Brito (Brahma)
Rua Duque de Caxias (between Rua
Doutor Bozano and Rua Coronel
Niederauer, Downtown)
Calçadão
Rua Doutor Bozano,
Downtown
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Fonte: http://www.citybrazil.com.br/rs/santamaria/galeria-de-fotos
Fonte: http://www.enapet2014.org/index.php?page=santa_maria
Hospitals
Hospital Universitário – HUSM
(University Hospital)
Avenida Roraima, S/N, Campus, Camobi
Telephone: (+55 55) 3220-8500
Hospital de Caridade
Avenida Presidente Vargas, 2291 - Downtown
Telephone: (+55 55) 3220-4444
Casa de Saúde
Rua Ary Lagranha Domingues, 188 -
Perpétuo Socorro
Telephone: (+55 55) 3028-9401
UNIMED
Rua Venâncio Aires, 1078 – Downtown
Telephone: (+55 55) 3028-7400
Pharmacies
Pharmacies in Santa Maria sell medicines, hygiene and beauty products. They can be found
in the streets, but also in supermarkets and malls. Some of them are open 24hrs a day;
others from 7a.m. to 11a.m.
To find one near you, click here.
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Supermarkets
BIG
Avenida Fernando Ferrari, 1483 - Ns. de Lourdes
Telephone: (+55 55) 3921-2231
Carrefour
Avenida Rio Branco Bairro Centro, 732 – Centro
Telephone: (+55 55) 3220-4002
Peruzzo
Avenida Evandro Behr, 6645 – Camobi
Telephone: (+55 55) 3226-2544
Nacional
Avenida Medianeira 1321, Santa Maria - Centro
Telephone: (+55 55) 3921-2210
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Culture
Public Libary
Avenida Presidente Vargas, 1300, Bairro Fátima
Telephone: (+55 55) 3218-1396
Attractions: Collection of over 10 thousand books and magazines, digital
inclusion courses.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Arquivo Histórico de Santa Maria
Rua Appel, 900, Downtown
Telephone: (+55 55) 3222-8300
Attractions: Documents, photos and old journals.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Casa de Cultura de Santa Maria
Praça Saldanha Marinho, s/nº
Telephone: (+55 55) 3223-5925
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Planetário da UFSM
UFSM Campus, Camobi
Telephone: (+55 55) 3220-8226
http://coral.ufsm.br/planeta/
Shoppings
Royal Plaza Shopping
Avenida Nossa Sra. das Dores
Telephone: (+55 55) 3027-4027
http://www.royalplaza.com.br/
•Cinema: http://www.royalplaza.com.br/cinema/ | (+55 55) 3028-8844
Monet Plaza Shopping
Avenida Fernando Ferrari, 1483
Telephone: (+55 55) 3220.3200
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.monetplazashopping.com.br/
Santa Maria Shopping
Rua Dr. Bozano, 1263 – Downtown
Telephone: (+55 55) 3225-2003
http://santamariashopping.com.br/
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Banks
Located in the UFSM Main CampusBanco do Brasil
Avenida Roraima, Camobi
Telephone: (+55 55) 3226-2314
Santander
Avenida Roraima, Bl 2 Sl 3
Telephone: (+55 55) 3226-4895
Caixa Econômica Federal
Avenida Roraima, Camobi
Telephone: (+55 55) 2101-8800
For further information about other banks, click here.
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Theatres
Theatro 13 de Maio
Praça Saldanha Marinho, Calçadão -
Downtown
Telephone: (+55 55) 3028-6245
http://www.theatro13maio.com.br/site/inde
x.asp
Teatro Caixa Preta
Arts and Languages Centre
Avenida Roraima, 1000
Building 40, Room 1212
Cidade Universitária
Camobi
Telephone: (+55 55) 3220-8476
Espaço Cultural Victório Faccin
Rua Duque de Caxias, 380
Telephone: (+55 55) 3217-6600
https://www.facebook.com/espacocultur
alvicfac
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Fonte: http://pt.event1001.com/teatro/brazil/santa-maria/theatro-treze-de-
maio/29307/
Museums
Museu de Artes de Santa Maria (Masm)
Avenida Presidente Vargas, 1400
Telephone: (+55 55) 3921-7090
http://museudeartedesantamaria.blogspot.com.br/
Museu Vicente Pallotti
Avenida Presidente Vargas, 115
Telephone: (+55 55) 3220-4565 or (+55 55)3222-2525
http://www.pallotti.com.br/
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Museu Educativo Gama D’Eça
Rua do Acampamento, 81
Telephone: (+55 55) 3220-9306
Casa de Memória Edmundo Cardoso
Rua Pinheiro Machado, 2712
Telephone: (+55 55) 3221-3154
https://casamemoriaedmundo.wordpress.com/
Memorial Mallet
Rua Marechal Hermes
Telephone: (+55 55) 3212-3388
Museu Sacro de Santa Maria
Avenida Rio Branco, 821
Telephone: (+55 55) 3221-2695
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Centro Histórico Coronel Pillar
Rua Pinto Bandeira, 350 (next to 1º Regimento de Polícia Montada)
Telephone: (+55 55) 3220-6423
https://www.brigadamilitar.rs.gov.br/Site/Estrutura/Chcp/default.htm
Museu de Ufologia
Rua Vanderlei Almeida, S/N Parque Serrano II - Itaára
Telephone: (+55 55) 3222-7669
http://www.museufo.org.br/
Gastronomy
Besides entertainment, some events are dedicated to promoting
the local cuisine, showing the ethnic culture and the main
production of the region. Diversity and quality are characteristics
that accompany the menus of the city. In local restaurants you
can also find the best of national and international cuisine.
For further information on our gastronomy, click here.
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Useful Telephone Numbers
Polícia (Police) - 190
Pronto Socorro (Emergency) – (+55 55) 3221-2714
Bombeiros (Fire Departament) - 193 or (+55 55) 3221-2121
Delegacia de mulheres (Women’s Police Station) – (+55 55) 3217-4485
Policia Federal (Federal Police) - 194 or (+55 55) 3218-9000
Correio (Post Office) - 159 or (+55 55) 3222-2925
AES Sul (Eletric Power Company) - 0800-511010
Corsan (Sanitation Company) - 195 or (+55 55) 3222-4122
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Câmara de Vereadores (City Council) – (+55 55) 3222-5252
Câmbio (Currency Exchange House):
• Banco do Brasil – (+55 55) 3222-7171
• Planalto – (+55 55) 3222-7733
Bus Station – (+55 55) 3222-4747
Departament of Foreigners – (+55 55) 3222-8066
University Hospital – (+55 55) 3220-8500
Passaports – (+55 55) 3222-8066
Táxi – (+55 55) 3222606 or 3221-1304
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Beep Bus – Only for Android
The Beep Bus is an app thought and developed by a group of friends from
Santa Maria with the purpose of helping in the mobility of the city. The app
informs the timetables of the main bus lines (such as: UFSM, Bombeiros,
Camobi, T. Neves, etc).
http://www.beepbus.net/
Cardápio RU – UFSM (Menu of the University Restaurant)| Only for
Android
An app where you can quickly check the weekly menu of the UFSM University
Restaurants.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cardapioru
Apps
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Cine Mobits
With the Cine Mobits, you will be able to check the programming of the
cinemas in Santa Maria and have fast access to information of films, such as
synopsis, cast, direction, trailers and much more!
https://cinemobits.com.br/
Delivery Much
From your phone, your tablet or your home computer you can ask for
delivery of some of the best food in the city.
http://deliverymuch.com.br
SANTA MARIA
UFSM
Student Guide
LIVING IN
Federal University of Santa Maria
International Affairs Office – SAI
Av. Roraima nº 1000 - Building 47 (Rectory) | 97105-900
Santa Maria – RS – Brasil
Phones: +55 (55) 3220-8774 ou 3220-8934
http://ufsm.br | http://ufsm.br/sai/