Below are some links and important information about local life at PPG FARMABIO:
UFPA:
Internal academic system: SIGAA - Sistema Integrado de Gestão de Atividades Acadêmicas da UFPA
UFPA Foundation: FADESP - Fundação de Amparo e Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa
Library System: Sistema Pergamum - Biblioteca Central da UFPA
See information for studying at UFPA (foreign student) HERE.
See information for studying abroad (UFPA student) HERE.
Societies:
Sociedade Brasileira de Farmacologia e Terapêutica Experimental
Sociedade Brasileira de Toxicologia
International Union of Toxicology
Foreigner Residence:
See here the Rules and Procedures for foreigners to reside in Brazil
Information about life in Belém:
In Belém, the cost of living is considered high, especially when it comes to housing. Residential rent is among the most expensive in Brazil, with the average price per square meter at R$ 51.83, which equates to a monthly rent of approximately R$ 2,591.50 for a 50m² property. The average price per square meter for private residential properties in Belém is R$ 10,085.
Details about the cost of living and housing in Belém:
• Rent:
Belém ranks among the five most expensive cities in Brazil for renting, with high prices both in terms of price per square meter and monthly rental amounts.
• Other costs:
Besides rent and property purchase prices, other expenses such as food, cooking gas, and electricity also weigh heavily on the budget. The basic food basket alone costs nearly R$ 500.
• Quality of life:
Despite being a city with high living costs, Belém has some positive aspects, such as being one of the relatively safer cities in Brazil. However, according to the Social Progress Index, the overall quality of life is considered low, with the city ranking 4th among Brazilian capitals with the poorest quality of life.
Still, Belém has a rich and diverse cultural life, strongly influenced by Amazonian, Indigenous, and African cultures. The city is a hub for various cultural expressions, such as popular festivals, music, dance, theater, and visual arts.
Important Cultural Manifestations:
• Círio de Nazaré:
One of the largest religious festivals in Brazil, featuring a procession that gathers millions of devotees.
• Boi-Bumbá Festivals:
Traditional celebrations of Amazonian culture with music, dance, and theater.
• Musical Rhythms:
The city is known for its unique musical styles like carimbó, brega, calypso, and lambada.
• Afro-Brazilian Religious Practices:
Belém is home to terreiros (religious centers) of Afro-Brazilian religions like Umbanda and Nação, which host religious rituals and cultural activities.
• Music and Dance:
The city features many bands, artists, and dance groups that celebrate local culture, including styles like tecnobrega and carimbó.
You can find more information about Belém’s cultural life HERE.