Arts + Sciences (Fundacao Getulio Vargas)
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
Your Destination
São Paulo is Brazil’s bustling, multicultural metropolis, known for its thriving arts scene, innovative industries, and influential role in Latin America’s economy. The city blends rich history with modern advancements, offering world-class museums, striking architecture, dynamic cultural hubs, and cutting-edge research institutions. Whether you’re studying business, technology, communications, or the arts, São Paulo provides top-tier academics, hands-on learning experiences, and a gateway to global opportunities. With its vibrant nightlife, diverse cuisine, sprawling parks, and fast-paced urban energy, São Paulo is the perfect place to study abroad while immersing yourself in one of South America’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities.
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.
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, contemporary trends, vibrant art, 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 are 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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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE São Paulo offers residence hall housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From single to shared rooms, we will strive for your accommodation preferences to be met. All housing has convenient access to plenty of shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation.
- Standard Housing: Includes a double room in a residence hall, located under 30 minutes of the campus and 15 minutes from the city center by public transportation. Students can prepare their meals in the facility and access study areas and other amenities. This type of accommodation offers fully furnished kitchen space, laundry facilities shared with other students, shared bathrooms, and Wi-Fi.
- Select Housing: Includes a single room in a residence hall. Residence halls are located within walking distance of the campus and 15 minutes from city center. Students can prepare their meals in the facility and access study areas and other amenities. This type of accommodation offers fully furnished kitchen space, laundry facilities shared with other students, shared bathrooms, and Wi-Fi. Select housing requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Meals are not included.
Academics
CIEE São Paulo: Study in São Paulo, Brazil’s largest and most diverse city. Explore vibrant neighborhoods, dive into the city’s world-class arts and music scene, and experience the nonstop energy that makes São Paulo a cultural powerhouse.
Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV): Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) in São Paulo is one of Brazil’s most prestigious institutions for business, economics, law, and public administration. Founded in 1944, FGV was established to advance Brazil’s economic and social development through high-quality education and research. Located in the heart of São Paulo, Latin America's financial and commercial hub, FGV is renowned for its innovation-driven programs, strong industry connections, and global partnerships that prepare students for leadership roles in a rapidly evolving economy.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.
Course Information
Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV)
List of sample courses in English:
- People Management
- Organizational Studies
- Modelling to Support Decision-Making
- Marketing Decision Analysis
- Lean Innovation
- Leading with Global Awareness: Sustainability, Inclusion and Diversity
- Latin America: A Geopolitical Guide
- International Finance: International Financial and Monetary Relations
- Financial Markets: A Cultural Approach
- Financial Accounting
- Entrepreneurial Experience
- Controllership
- Communications Workshop
- Business Strategy
- Brazilian Economic Outlook
- Agribusiness Economics
- Global Marketing
- Geopolitics for Multinational Corporations
- Engaging Europe
- Corruption & Corporate Misconduct
- Advanced Corporate Finance and Policy Impact Evaluation
- Negotiation
- Marketing Strategy
- Management in the Next Business Frontier: Africa & Asia in the 21st Century
- Innovation for Social Change - Creativity in Commercial, Political and Nonprofit
- Ethics
- Credit Risk Modelling
- Supply Chain Management
- Technology, Data and Business
- Psychology
- Procurement Strategy and Intelligence
- Practical Applications in Quantitative Finance
- Modern Work Dynamics: Managing Flexibility
- Marketing for Low Income Consumers
CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the CIEE Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Spring 2026 21 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Alejandra Herrera
Regional Director of Operations for Latin America, Interim Center Director, Santiago Chile
Alejandra is a passionate and experienced educator in higher education in Chile with more than 10 years in the field of International Education.
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