Semester in Sao Paulo
Your Semester in São Paulo program lasts 12 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of ղ courses and courses taught online through ղ's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Brazilian culture. Live and learn in São Paulo!
Unique Experiences
Participate in exclusive networking events
and guest lectures with São Paulo's business and startup community
Support English language learning programs
and help students and professionals develop their language skills
Take part in a guided urban sustainability project
collaborating with experts on green city initiatives, smart mobility solutions, and social impact programs
Your Destination
São Paulo is Brazil’s cosmopolitan city, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. The city’s vibrant blend of cultures, striking modern architecture, bustling markets, and thriving arts and music scene create a dynamic backdrop for studying abroad. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, São Paulo is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Choose from ղ courses and online courses delivered by ղ’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
- 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.
- Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.
Excursions & Activities
ղ’s excursions and cultural activities in São Paulo will open doors for you to explore Brazil’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of excursions and activities include:
- Dive into Brazil's passion for soccer with interactive exhibits at the soccer museum at Pacaembu Stadium
- Discover one of Brazil's most important art museums, Pinacoteca, home to a vast collection of Brazilian masterpieces from colonial times to contemporary art
- Explore Mercado Municipal de São Paulo and taste Brazilian delicacies like the famous mortadella sandwich and fresh tropical fruits at this historic food market
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and are subject to change at ղ'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
ղ 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 within a 20- to 30-minute commute of 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 15 minutes from the 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.
Meals
Meals are not included.
Academics
ղ 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.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by ղ 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 ղ academic calendar.
Course Information
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Languages and Cultural Studies
Social Sciences
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Engineering and Engineering Technologies
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
ղ proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
ղ 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 ղ 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 ղ 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 ղ's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple ղ sites.
Discover Internship Opportunities
We're excited you're considering this program! Next, explore the types of internships you can choose from for an epic internship abroad with ղ Study Abroad.
Explore Industry Options
São Paulo's dynamic work scene offers extensive internship opportunities with major companies, financial institutions, and tech startups across finance, technology, marketing, and international businesses. As Brazil’s economic hub, the city is home to multinational corporations and leading industries that provide hands-on experience in a fast-paced and innovative environment. São Paulo's diverse and globalized workforce fosters collaboration and networking, supporting professional growth in Latin America’s largest business center.
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Gain experience in agricultural markets, agribusiness companies, and NGOs to study food production and global processes.
Finance
Study global markets, financial systems, and cross-border investment strategies in international firms, banks, and companies.
Manufacturing
Study global supply chains, production technologies, and international business strategies in England, Singapore, and more.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Gain hands-on skills in sustainable technologies, research projects, and scientific studies in Costa Rica, Mexico, and more.
Browse Internship Opportunities
Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.
Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of ղ fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between ղ and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.
Scholarships & Grants
ղ 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
- ղ Gilman Go Global Grant
- Fall 25 or Spring 26 Leading Change in Latin America Student Fellowship
To be considered, submit the ղ Scholarships & Grants application within your ղ program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with ղ, 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 12 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 ղ's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
ղ 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 ղ iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
ղ 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
ղ 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.
Get Started
1
Start an Application
You're one step closer to an amazing internship abroad experience!
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Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact ղ
We're here to help! Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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Interested in an optional internship?
After being accepted to this program and submitting the required internship documents, work with ղ staff on your internship goals and select which positions to interview for. ղ will reach out to companies that would be a good fit for you, your interests, and your qualifications. Finalize your internship placement upon arrival!
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