$per year
Annual Cost Breakdown — University of São Paulo (USP)
São Paulo, Brazil · 3-year program · Normal lifestyle
TuitionFree
Housing & Living$11,160(~$930/mo)
Round-trip flights/yr$750
Annual total
$11,910
3-year program total
$36,930
incl. $1,200 one-time costs
Living costs based on 2025–26 student budgets in São Paulo, Brazil. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
How It Compares to a US Degree
University of São Paulo (USP)
$36,930(Your estimate)
US Public University (3 yr)
$84,000(~$28,000/yr)
US Private University (3 yr)
$186,000(~$62,000/yr)
Estimated savings vs. US private university
$149,070
and $47,070 vs. a US public university