Sao Paulo School of Economics of Fundacao Getulio Vargas - Commerce

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Sao Paulo School of Economics of Fundacao Getulio Vargas - Commerce
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Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Language of instruction: English, Portuguese
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: FGV-EESP Exchange Website
Terms available: Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start), Split year Term 2 +1 (UBC Term 2 start)

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Who can go?

  • Only Bachelor of Commerce and MBA (UBCV) students are eligible to apply to this partner university

Academic planning

Term dates

  • UBC Term 1 (FGV Semester 2, Spring): Late July to mid-December
  • UBC Term 2 (FGV Semester 1, Fall): February to late June
  • UBC Full Year (FGV Semester 2 + 1): Late July - June
  • UBC Split Year (FGV Semester 1 + 2): February - June

Areas of study available:

  • Commerce (UBCV)

Course availability and restrictions

  • Courses are taught in Portuguese unless there are English-speaking students in the class, in this case courses will be taught in English

Course equivalency Formula

  • Same as UBC

Course load Information

  • Undergraduate students can enroll in undergraduate courses
  • Graduate Students can enroll in graduate courses
  • Minimum credits: 12 (usually 3 courses at least)

Transfer credit

The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)

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Additional note for language of instruction

  • No Portuguese language test requirement
  • It is assumed that partner universities will select students able to attend our classes in Portuguese, or will only attend classes that are being offered in English

Student experience

Housing
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Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.

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Finances and funding

While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.

  • 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC

Financial Planning 

Awards & Scholarships  
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.  

All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:  
UBCV Students  
UBCO Students 

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