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  • Locations: Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Dormitory
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Business Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Arts + Sciences (Fundacao Getulio Vargas)

São Paulo, Brazil

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Program Overview

Your Arts + Sciences program in São Paulo lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of host institution courses and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, with a wide range of subjects to choose from. Enhance your experience with cross-disciplinary cultural and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Brazilian culture. Live and learn in São Paulo!

Unique Experiences

Experience São Paulo's business ecosystem

by engaging in exclusive networking events, site visits, and guest lectures with professionals in finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship

Consult for a local startup

and apply your knowledge in market research, digital strategy, or financial planning

Volunteer with social impact enterprises

focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship training, or economic empowerment

Read About São Paulo
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Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from host institution courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
  • Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join university clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
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Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in São Paulo will open doors for you to explore Brazil’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.      

Samples of excursions and activities:  

  • Hike through lush trails, discover hidden waterfalls, and learn about São Paulo’s efforts in environmental conservation at Serra da Cantareira, one of the largest urban forests in the world
  • Stroll through Beco do Batman, São Paulo’s iconic open-air street art gallery, and learn how graffiti and muralism have shaped the city’s cultural identity
  • Visit the charming town of Embu das Artes, just outside São Paulo, known for its bustling artisan markets, colonial architecture, and rich cultural heritage

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  


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What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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