International Students
Why Brazil?
Why not? Some great reasons why you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to study in Brazil:
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#1 Culture
With over a century of mass immigration from countries all around the world, Brazil is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations on the planet. This enormous diversity spans the country from north to south and east to west, manifesting in different cuisines, accents, skin colors and lifestyles. All of this makes Brazil the perfect place to study, a country where cultural exchange is not an option, it’s a daily routine.![]()
#2 Language
Being in Brazil, you will have an excellent chance to study Portuguese, a beautiful language that will not just help you to communicate with the locals, but will also give you a tool to understand Brazil’s culture and the unique Brazilian way of seeing the world.![]()
#3 Natural Beauty
Brazil is a land of many wonders, both natural and human-made. The country has several geographical features that are internationally famous for their beauty and ecological importance. Brazil’s coastline measures 7,491 km and gives a unique opportunity to enjoy a huge variety of beautiful beaches, observe amazing fauna and flora and do any kind of aquatic sport. Nature will be part of your daily vista, and will give you special peaceful moments, so desirable during your busy routine. Priceless.![]()
#4 Education
Brazil is one of the top centers of education in Latin America. Throughout its history, Brazil has been home to some of the best universities in the region, with many of the world’s leading scholars, politicians, artists, and scientists choosing Brazil as a place to study.
Why FGV?
More than 70 years of history. FGV was born with the objective of promoting the socioeconomic development of Brazil through the training of qualified administrators, for the public and private sectors. Over time, FGV has expanded its operations to other areas of learning, always being recognized for quality and excellence in producing and disseminating knowledge.
FGV has a vast educational portfolio, offering undergraduate courses in Public and Business Administration, Economics, Law, Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Data Science and International Relations, in addition to stricto sensu graduate courses (professional master's, academic master's and doctorates) and lato sensu in different subject areas.
It is an institution with a multicultural environment that welcomes many international visitors through exchanges and the promotion of its more than 700 events per year, such as: seminars, lectures, workshops, fairs, congresses, among others.
FGV Schools
ADMINISTRATION
Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration | Admissions office
Sao Paulo School of Business Administration | Admissions office
School of Public Policy and Government
LAW
Rio de Janeiro Law School | Admissions office
Sao Paulo Law School | Admissions office
ECONOMICS
Brazilian School of Economics and Finance | Admissions office
Sao Paulo School of Economics | Admissions office
APPLIED MATHEMATICS
School of Applied Mathematics | Admissions office
SOCIAL SCIENCES
School of Social Sciences | Admissions office
School of International Relations | Admissions office
FGV Programs
Fundação Getulio Vargas’ graduate programs, including MBAs, are designed for professionals who are looking to develop themselves and reach a new level in their careers, or even move to a different field.
They are carried out by professors and researchers at FGV’s schools, which together constitute an important center of excellence in Brazil in the areas of public and business administration, economics, law, the social sciences and history. These programs combine FGV’s tradition and pioneering academic work with the latest market practices, preparing professionals for the challenges of the modern world.
Besides administration courses in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, FGV also offers this course in Brasilia, degrees in law (in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo), economics (in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo), the social sciences (in Rio de Janeiro), applied mathematics (in Rio de Janeiro), international relations (in Sao Paulo), data science (in Rio de Janeiro) and it is a leader in teaching and research in these fields.
FGV Stricto Sensu PhD programs are among the best in Brazil, receiving top grades in the CAPES evaluation (Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education).
Courses in English
ADMINISTRATION
Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration
Sao Paulo School of Business Administration
ECONOMICS
Brazilian School of Economics and Finance
- Master´s and PhD: Credit Markets, International Trade Policy, Dynamic Methods for Economics and Finance, Revealed Preferences, Decision Theory
APPLIED MATHEMATICS
School of Applied Mathematics
Scholarships
FGV offers specific types of scholarships in line with its students’ needs. Find out more about FGV’s scholarship policy for its courses in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo: Scholarships
Research Areas
Here you can find the results of studies and research projects carried out by FGV’s knowledge centers. For more information about our research areas, please access here
Student Life
As an exchange student at FGV you will be able to participate in the full range of activities and opportunities that are open to our regular student body. These include FGV’s Sports Associations, Students Associations and Career Centers for those seeking to intern or work after their studies in Brazil.
In the course of the term, you will also be welcome in our research seminars, public talks and lectures, open debates, and the full range of cultural activities taking place across our FGV campuses.
We have a variety of agreements with partner institutions that provide our students with discounts for gyms, swimming pools, restaurants, bikes, theatres, concert halls, etc.
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Testimonials
- AdministrationRomain Etay (French)The exchange student shares his view on studying at FGV in Rio de Janeiro: "It is the only faculty that provides quality education, and with an international culture".
- Social SciencesAleksandra Dominika (Polish)"I didn't actually plan to do another master's. It wasn't my intention. But I came here and met the people, found out about the course, and got interested."
Awards & Recognition
BEST UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
FGV occupies the first places of the Brazilian Ministry of Education’s General Course Index (IGC)
RECOGNIZED BY THE MARKET
Only Brazilian institution to rank among the top ten in Latin America in the QS Global 200 MBA Rankings
INTERNATIONAL REFERENCE
Top think tank in Latin America and among the top 10 in the world
