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.
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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
