Sao Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil

Summer Global Internship

Full-Time Internship

Tentative Dates

-

8 weeks

Eligibility

Application Deadline

Request Information

Overview

Your ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Summer Global Internship program in São Paulo lasts 8 weeks and features two key components: A full-time internship with an international organization (approximately 30-40 hours per week) and an internship seminar. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Brazilian culture. Live, learn, and work in São Paulo!

Unique Experiences

Develop financial strategy and reporting skills

by gaining hands-on experience in analysis and data reporting with organizations in São Paulo's finance sector

Contribute to sustainable product innovation

by supporting research and development in eco-friendly design and technology advancements in Brazil's sustainability sector

Assist in market research and business strategy

by conducting consumer behavior research and competitive analysis in São Paulo's growing technology ecosystem

Experience
  • city skyline brazil sao paulo

Your Destination

São Paulo is Brazil’s vibrant, cosmopolitan city, celebrated for its dynamic nightlife, iconic modern architecture, renowned art museums, bustling food markets, trendy cafés, and expansive green spaces like Ibirapuera Park. As a hub for business, innovation, and culture, the city offers endless opportunities to explore and grow. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, São Paulo is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.

sao paulo study abroad classroom students teacher

Program Highlights

  • Internship Placements: ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
  • Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in Brazilian business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.
  • Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, a consulting firm, or a local non-profit foundation to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in São Paulo. 
Sao Paulo

Excursions & Activities

ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý’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:  

  • Take a guided tour through the city's colonial and modern landmarks, including the São Paulo Cathedral, Pátio do Colégio, and the bustling Mercado Municipal
  • Explore Nature at Serra da Cantareira, one of the world’s largest urban forests, where you will hike scenic trails and learn about local biodiversity  
  • Visit the vibrant neighborhood of Liberdade, home to São Paulo’s Japanese-Brazilian community, before heading to an Afro-Brazilian cultural center  

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience. 

Program Blogs

From ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý

5 Reasons to Study Abroad in São Paulo

By College Study Abroad at ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý

Need a change of pace? How about studying abroad in the largest city in the Western hemisphere? One with more than 20 million residents? It’s São Paulo – and it’s... keep reading

From ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý

EAT, DRINK, EXPLORE: SÃO PAULO

By College Study Abroad at ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý

EAT You can’t visit São Paulo without trying feijoada, a hearty black bean stew packed with slow-cooked pork and served with rice, collard greens, and crispy farofa (toasted cassava flour)... keep reading

Housing
Academics

Academics

ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý 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. 

GPA

2.5

Language Requirements

There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

All Global Summer Internship participants take the 6-credit full-time internship with the required embedded internship seminar.

Program Credit

Total Credit: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits

Course Credit

Internship: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits; 15 integrated academic course hours, 225-300 internship placement hours

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

Students are expected to dress and behave professionally throughout their internship project and are subject to the agreed-upon internship protocols arranged by ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý and the host organizations. The academic course is designed to prepare students for leadership in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse workforce.

Class Format

Students participate in an eight-week ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý full-time internship and academic course taught in an online learning environment. Class and/or work hours may be scheduled Monday through Friday, and attendance is strictly enforced for all. To avoid falling behind, students should not plan personal travel away from the city when classes are in session.

Grading

Students will be assessed via assignments and activities related to the academic course, including but not limited to online discussion forums, reflective papers, individual or group presentations, analysis of readings, an internship work plan, and feedback from internship supervisor. Internship supervisors and students each provide written evaluations of progress towards goals.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

English

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý 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 ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý sites.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý 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
  • ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Gilman Go Global Grant

To be considered, submit the ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Scholarships & Grants application within your ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý, 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 Summer 2026 8 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 ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý 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 ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý iNext travel protection with benefits.

Financial Aid

ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý 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.

See Scholarships

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

ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

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 Steps

Get Started

Here’s what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Start an Application

You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!

2

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.

3

Contact Us

Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.

Request Info