CIEE: Sao Paulo - Liberal Arts
- Hosted at: Pontifícia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo
- Location(s): Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Like Portuguese? Now’s your chance to learn it in the heart of Brazil. CIEE’s Liberal Arts program helps you get the most out of your time here through homestays with a local family and intensive pre-term language instruction. During the semester,... read more
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I learned that I loved portuguese as a language but also just how to make connections through cultural barriers. It was definitely worthwhile A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Its was definitely worthwhile. I met amazing people which I still remain in connect with I learned a new language and how to adapt to changes better Lucilia B - Bentley University View Entire Review
This experience was mainly about self-reflection for me. I learned a lot about what i need to improve, political views, filosophical views. I learned that i need to be more critical about certain things. Students im Brazil seem to be more opinionated and critical of global issues more so that most of the american students i've m... Hermilo G - University of the Pacific View Entire Review
Yes, I gained confidence in all my studies and met some wonderful people. Rebecca P - Tulane University View Entire Review
Brazilian culture has this happiness engrained in it. I loved the whole lifestyle in Brazil- I definitely learned to be more positive and happy myself. Jhocelyn L - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I gain a lot of confidence in myself and I learned what it really meant to be independent! that even though I stuggled at times it was worth every minute! i learn more of a culture i never been before. I was able to go to an amazing country and live an experience like no one else. not only that even my classes at PUC were great,... Yasmin M - University of the Pacific View Entire Review
I am very interested in Latin America and Brazil is the richest and largest country of Latin America. It goes without saying that if you are interested in doing business in Latin America you must know Brazil and this study abroad program is a great way to do it. I might be moving back to São Paulo after graduation to experience ... Daniel H - Trinity University View Entire Review
About
Like Portuguese? Now’s your chance to learn it in the heart of Brazil. CIEE’s Liberal Arts program helps you get the most out of your time here through homestays with a local family and intensive pre-term language instruction. During the semester, you’ll continue your language studies while taking liberal arts courses in English at a top university. CIEE excursions help you explore Brazil, and volunteer work offers a great way to get to know the locals.
Study abroad in São Paulo and you'll:
- Take part in an intensive language and culture pre-term session to prepare you for direct enrollment courses
- Experience a traditional Brazilian university, founded in 1946, with an urban campus that mixes academic excellence with a diverse student body
- Live in São Paulo, the most diverse social, economic, and cultural city in Brazil. Learn about the city's many heritages, the influence of globalization, and local cultural and social movements
- Volunteer with and learn about local community organizations and social projects
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Portugese
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Latin American Studies
- Portuguese Language, Literature
Minimum GPA:
2.75Website
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CIEE Scholarships
Qualifying programs: all summer, semester or year-long CIEE programs
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
To increase access to study abroad by more students from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), CIEE will cover 100% of program fees and travel costs for 10 students from 10 different MSIs to participate in an intensive 4-week, 3-credit summer study abroad program. To become a Frederick Douglass Global Fellow, students must be nominated and receive letters of recommendation.
100% of program fee and travel costs
Current attendee at an MSI
$2,000 for semester, $1,000 for internship, $500 for summer
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs that offer research opportunities. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Open to all CIEE alum and participants from high school and college study abroad, teach abroad, and tefl certifcations.
$200
Travel costs to and from study abroad or internship program. Pell-eligible; first-come, first-served.
$1,000
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Sustainability and the Environment, or Tropical Ecology and Conservation summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Students who enroll in more than one four-week session receive a 20% discount off each additional session.
20% discount
Deduction off of non‑consecutive in‑person terms for CIEE alumni or sibling of alumni.
10% discount
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Community and Public Health summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Enroll in more than one four-week summer session
20%
Federal Pell Grant-eligible students can receive a GAIN Travel Grant up to $1,000 when they complete their CIEE Scholarships and Grants application by our published deadlines. Gilman Scholarship applicants can receive a CIEE Go Global Grant AND a GAIN Travel Grant totally up to $4,000!
Up to $1,000 per student
CIEE offers substantial grants for students who choose our innovative Open Campus Block program. Available at 13 CIEE Global Institutes around the globe, Open Campus invites students across majors to study in up to three international locations in one semester.
Up to $3,000 per student
Qualified applicants not chosen for a full fellowship are guaranteed a $1,500 program grant and possible university match, $3,000***
$1,500 per student
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