Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Recent transformations in the international landscape have introduced significant challenges for higher education institutions. Since the end of the Cold War, numerous events have shaped the practice of international relations. These include the rise in trade and capital flows, increasing competition for non-renewable resources, and large-scale geopolitical changes such as the creation of new nation-states, integration processes, and territorial conflicts.

In response to these phenomena, both governments and civil society organizations are seeking professionals with specialized academic training in international relations. This training adopts an interdisciplinary approach to address the complex nature of these issues.

The International Relations program aims to foster technical competence in various fields of international relations, with a particular emphasis on international economic relations. This focus is driven by Brazil’s growing integration into the global economy and the unique characteristics of the state of Santa Catarina, which boasts a significant number of exporting companies, a logistics infrastructure oriented towards foreign trade, and a strategic location within Mercosur, Brazil’s major regional integration process.

International Relations graduates can work in government agencies, public or private companies, and international organizations. Their entry into in the job market is primarily driven by the increasing demands related to international economic relations.