Schools
1
Lowest Tuition
Free
per year
Avg Acceptance Rate
20%
English Programs
Limited
Essentials for US Students
Visa / Permit
US citizens can enter Brazil visa-free for 90 days. For full degree programs, apply for a Student VITEM IV visa at the Brazilian consulate, then convert it to a CRNM (Carteira de Registro Nacional Migratório) after arrival.
Application Tip
USP is Latin America's highest-ranked university and is entirely tuition-free. The challenge is that all programs are in Portuguese. If you're willing to invest in language learning, USP offers a world-class education in São Paulo — one of the world's largest and most dynamic cities.
Tuition Overview
USP (Universidade de São Paulo) is a public university and charges no tuition to students. Administrative fees are minimal. São Paulo's cost of living is moderate by international standards.
Scholarships to Explore
CAPES and CNPq offer graduate scholarships for international students at Brazilian public universities. USP has its own international fellowship programs. Brazil's Science Without Borders scholarship (when active) is a flagship exchange program.
- ✓CNPq Scholarship
- ✓FAPESP Research Grant
About Studying in Brazil as a US Student
There is 1 university in Brazil featured in this directory, led by University of São Paulo (USP) (ranked #96 globally by QS). Tuition for international students starts at free (no tuition fees), with an average acceptance rate of approximately 20% across all schools. Most programs are taught in the local language, so language preparation is important.