Description

The program goals are to provide students with an opportunity to study at one of Brazil's premier institutions of higher education. The Liberal Arts program in Rio is aimed at those students that have reached a sufficient level of Portuguese or level of fluency in Spanish to enroll in the myriad of university courses taught in Portuguese. This program enables students from a wide array of academic disciplines to contribute to their understanding of Latin American and Brazilian society, and apply this new understanding to their courses of study at their home institutions.

Highlights

* Study abroad in the cultural epicenter of Latin America's largest, fastest growing, and most dynamic economy
* Learn Portuguese through language instruction specifically designed for international students at Brazil's top higher education institution
* Volunteer at local NGOs, schools, and other organizations as part of an integrated CIEE community engagement program
* Immerse in Brazilian academic and social life through homestays with local families, combined with studies on a vibrant urban university campus
* Witness firsthand the legendary economic and cultural development that defines Brazil today

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

CIEE's Mission Statement

Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded

1947