The Federal University of ABC offers a vibrant campus life that is culturally, intellectually, and socially enriching. On our campuses, you will find student organizations, open cultural events, workshops, and projects in all fields of study. On campus, students can also explore the facilities and services offered by the institution.
University Restaurant
UFABC has two university restaurants, one on each campus. For students – including exchange ones – the price of each meal is R$ 6,19; for staff, faculty, external researchers, and visitors, each meal costs R$ 15.47. Children between 2 (two) and 10 (ten) years old pay R$ 7.73. Every day, the menu has vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The full week’s menu is available on UFABC’s main webpage.
The restaurants are open for lunch (11 am to 2pm) and dinner (5:30 pm to 8pm) from Monday to Friday, and only for lunch on Saturdays. . In both campi there is a system to include credits in the student card through cash, debit card or credit, being recharged in the restaurants cashiers. The service for adding credits is available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sports and Cultural Activities
As a Federal University of ABC student, you have many options for keeping active. Get moving at facilities on each campus, and through a variety of different recreation and sports teams across the University. Student-led initiatives are highly encouraged, and most of them have teams participating in annual university championships.
Both campuses of UFABC have a total of 6 sports courts. Our students compete in many sports, including soccer, rugby, volleyball, basketball, karate, judo, Muay Thai, gymnastics, table tennis, and more. Recreational activities such as dance and circus are also available. Get in touch to join the one that most resembles you!
University Bus
The university offers a free shuttle service between campuses for all students. The service runs on weekdays and Saturdays, during term time. During vacation time, it runs on a special schedule. A fleet of 5 buses operates between both campuses: Campus Santo André to Terminal Leste, Santo André – Prefeito Celso Daniel station (only after 9 p.m.); Campus Santo André to Campus São Bernardo (“Linhas 2, 3, 4”). The complete timetables are available at http://www.ufabc.edu.br/servicos/fretado-ufabc, under the heading “Itinerário”.
Events
The University provides several events, such as workshops, lectures, and talks open to all students. The calendar of events is available at the link http://www.ufabc.edu.br/eventos. Before the beginning of the second quarter, international students may be invited to introduce their home Institution to the UFABC student body at the Annual Welcome Week.
