FGV EBAPE’s differential advantages
FGV EBAPE’s differential advantages
A unique, global, and renowned school
FGV EBAPE has more than 70 years of innovative and pioneering teaching and research. It is the main reference in administration in Brazil and is known for its strong orientation toward internationalization, faculty excellence, and global recognition.
The school achieved the highest scores in the quality assessment from the Brazilian Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel of the Ministry of Education (CAPES/MEC), obtained international accreditations, and established valuable partnerships with distinguished international institutions, consolidating its high quality and providing cutting-edge education for students at different stages of their careers.
Four International Accreditations
FGV EBAPE is a well-known and reputed school, recognized by leading international accreditation institutions for its outstanding programs, faculty, and curriculum:
AACSB International (AACSB) – the most recognized American accreditor for business schools.
EQUIS international accreditation of the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS-EFMD) – one of the most important certifications in the academic world.
ICAPA (International Commission on Accreditation of Public Administration Education) – the commission is responsible for the accreditation of education and training programs according to the Board of Directors of the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA).
After a rigorous evaluation process, FGV EBAPE has been awarded another important international accreditation seal, becoming the first school in Brazil to be accredited by NASPAA, Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration
FGV EBAPE has received accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) for its Professional Master’s programs. The AMBA accreditation is a mark of excellence awarded to only 2% of business schools worldwide.
The Business Graduates Association (BGA) is an organization that assesses the social impact of business schools and their postgraduate programs. Achieving BGA accreditation reinforces the commitment of FGV EBAPE’s Professional Master’s programs to values such as innovation, ethics, sustainability, responsible governance, and management practices aligned with contemporary challenges.
FGV EBAPE’s pillars of excellence:
Long-standing partnerships with industry, government and nonprofit sectors
Modern and technological infrastructure
Member of global cooperation networks
Bridging theory and practice, focusing on real-life challenges
Academic excellence in all programs
Well-known and reputable faculty
Preparing professionals to pursue a national or international career
Innovative and impactful research based on methodological rigor with an international reputation
Cutting-edge research
FGV EBAPE has seven research centers responsible for innovative and applied projects. These efforts stimulate public policies and contribute to improving Brazilian reality. They are disseminated in books, broadcast media, and news articles from all over the world.
INTERNATIONALIZATION
Global Education
FGV EBAPE has a robust international perspective. Professors are engaged in international activities and connected to international teaching and research networks. The school offers exchange programs with partner institutions all over the world. In addition, FGV EBAPE offers multicultural experiences through international modules in some of its programs, organize networking events, and carries out projects with global companies.
FACULTY
Exceptional Faculty Team
The FGV EBAPE faculty members are academically and professionally recognized in the field of administration. They are professors with remarkable careers and market visibility, and their research is published in high-level journals. More than 80% have international education and teaching experience.
Besides, students have the opportunity to learn with a diverse and international faculty team from different cultures and nationalities.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Modern and comfortable facilities in two prime locations
A high-quality education requires a suitable infrastructure. To this end, our campuses in Botafogo and Barra da Tijuca are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and amenities to ensure a top-notch learning experience. Our facilities include study rooms, laboratories, auditoriums, interactive classrooms, common areas, and PBL (Problem-Based Learning) rooms.
RIO DE JANEIRO
Overlooking Christ the Redeemer
Located in the heart of the "Marvelous City," FGV EBAPE boasts breathtaking natural and urban vistas. Rio de Janeiro exudes a distinct energy and is among Brazil's most influential economic hubs and sought-after tourist destinations. Our campus occupies a prime location, affording a panoramic view of Sugarloaf Mountain, and providing convenient proximity to an array of shops, transportation options, recreational and entertainment.
Seven decades of constant innovation
EBAP was created in 1952 from the partnership between FGV and the UN (United Nations) to meet the demand for qualified professionals in public administration in Brazil. In 2002, the school began offering training aimed at the private sector and was renamed FGV EBAPE. Since then, it has been consolidating as an international reference among public and business administration schools.
Milestones:
First school to offer a higher education program in business administration in Brazil and Latin America;
Pioneer in the publication of books of administration in the country;
The first president of the Brazilian Academy of Management (ANPAD) was a representative of FGV EBAPE. The school offered its facilities to host ANPAD’s first headquarter;
FGV EBAPE played a leading role in the process of recognizing administration as a professional activity. Alberto Guerreiro Ramos, professor of the school and former federal deputy, was the author of the legislation regulating the profession of Administrator (Law 4769, of September 9, 1965).
Timeline
FGV EBAPE has accumulated many inedit achievements and important milestones in its long history. Check out the School’s highlights from its creation to the present day:
Once EBAPE, always EBAPEAN
FGV EBAPE’s Alumni Network started in 2015 to promote the exchange of experiences and knowledge among alumni. It is a permanent channel to motivate the students’ initiatives and projects.
“FGV EBAPE opened extremely strategic doors and helped me form who I am. Use the structure you have at the school today because success only happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
Anna Vasconi Speroni
“FGV EBAPE enabled me to think more analytically, which gave me an excellent basis for discussing and negotiating in any area. I used to do everything by instinct, and over time I learned, based on guidance within the school, to analyze before making decisions.”
Raphael Tomé
“Graduating from the school prepared me for a master’s degree at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. This achievement was only possible because I studied at FGV EBAPE, which offered the support I needed for my professional growth. From the beginning of the program, we are encouraged to seek academic references, to put the lessons into practice, and to look for information in English.”
Caroline Galatoli
“The school not only made me a complete and prepared professional, but it also made me a better human being. FGV EBAPE was very important for my professional training. Thanks to the school, I had the necessary preparation, even in the first semesters of the undergraduate program, to be selected for jobs in large companies such as Ancar Ivanhoe, Rede Globo, HSBC, and Vale S.A.”
Caio Marques Pedrotti Porto
