Open doors to the world for students and professors
FGV EBAPE has over 50 active agreements with institutions in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas (South, Central, and North), which are vital to the school’s internationalization policy.
Academic collaborations happen in different ways: development of student exchange agreements, visiting scholars, collaborative research projects; short-term international modules for students pursuing professional master’s degrees; and programs that grant double degrees.
International opportunities
Exchange programs
FGV EBAPE’s exchange programs are designed for students willing to have an international learning experience. They offer an opportunity to study abroad without extra tuition fees – the student pays only the regular tuition fees to FGV, with no additional payments to foreign educational institutions.
At the undergraduate level, requests to validate the courses the student will attend abroad during the exchange programs must be sent to the Head of the Bachelor of Science in Administration (BSc) for approval before leaving the country. FGV EBAPE will validate courses for exchange programs lasting one year (maximum). The student can attend courses during exchange abroad in up to two different institutions.
The costs regarding visa, airfare, housing, food, international health insurance, and personal expenses are the student’s responsibility.
AT THE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL
IBEA
The International Business Education Alliance – IBEA is an undergraduate program created to form global citizens.
It is a unique program carried out by four internationally recognized business schools – FGV EBAPE, the University of Mannheim Business School (Germany), the University of South Carolina - Darla Moore School of Business (United States), and the ESSEC Business School (Singapore). After completing the first two years of the BSc in Administration at FGV EBAPE, the student can attend each of the remaining academic semesters in a different continent. Therefore, the student can experience the theory and practice of management learning in different countries and cultures.
Each host institution offers specific courses, cultural courses, and professional immersion. The IBEA international cohort is made up of 10 students from four partner schools, which makes up a class of 40 global students, strengthening relationships and students’ international network.
In addition to strong local and regional exposure, students gain hands-on experience in global management by working closely with each school’s partner organizations. Thus, participating students can build a strong global network that will contribute to their professional future.
BSc Double Degree with ESSEC Business School and ESCP Business School (France)
The agreement between ESSEC and FGV EBAPE (both are four-year programs) allows students from both institutions to obtain two degrees. Students from FGV EBAPE’s BSc in Administration also receive the Diplôme de l’EPSCI (also called “Bachelor in Business Administration”) from ESSEC, while ESSEC students receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration from FGV EBAPE.
FGV EBAPE’s students are eligible to participate in the double degree program after successfully completing the first four semesters of the BSc in Administration, whereas ESSEC’s students can join the program after completing the same period of the ESSEC Global BBA program.
As for the partnership between FGV EBAPE and ESCP, the double degree program awards students with the Bachelor’s Degree in Administration from FGV EBAPE and the Master in Management Grand École from ESCP Europe. The program offers the opportunity for an international experience, expanding the learning process in administration and the cultural perspective in different contexts.
MASTER IN MANAGEMENT
Double Degree with Católica Lisbon
FGV EBAPE’s Master in Management offers three double degree programs taught in English. These programs were designed for graduate students willing to stand out in the market, increasing employability and opening doors to an international career. The partner schools are the Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, Montpellier Business School, and ESCP Business School.
Visiting Scholars
FGV EBAPE receives visiting scholars throughout the academic year, coming from leading Brazilian and international institutions. These specialists spend time at the school, offering lectures, workshops, and seminars.
Visiting scholars may participate in the schools’ graduate seminars offered in the MSc and PhD in Administration programs.
I want to study at FGV EBAPE
FGV EBAPE’s BSc in Administration and master’s degrees offer many courses taught in English to facilitate the adaptation of international students. The MSc and PhD in Administration and the Master in Management programs are entirely taught in English.
FGV EBAPE is located at the center of the so-called Marvelous City, offering stunning natural and urban landscapes. Rio de Janeiro has a unique atmosphere and is one of Brazil’s greatest economic forces and tourist destinations. The school is headquartered in a privileged area overlooking Sugar Loaf Mountain, with easy access to shops, transport, recreation, and entertainment.
General requirements
International students from partner institutions are welcome. The requirements to be able to enjoy the experience at FGV EBAPE are:
Visa
International students have to obtain a student visa. Students who are not Brazilian citizens or residents must apply for a student visa at a Brazilian Embassy or Consulate after receiving FGV EBAPE’s acceptance letter.
Registering at the Federal Police Office
All international students willing to remain in the country for three months or more have to register at the Federal Police Office within 30 days of their arrival in Brazil. This document has to be presented to FGV EBAPE.
Language requirement - English
For courses offered in English, international students must present documentation proving that they have a command of the language. These students must send a copy of their IELTS certificate (minimum average of 6.5, with all four skills with a grade higher than 6.0) or TOEFL IBT – Internet Based Test (minimum average of 88, with no individual score lower than 19). If the student does not have these certificates or equivalent evidence, FGV EBAPE will accept a statement from their direct advisor on the school’s letterhead confirming their command of English.
Required Documents
These students must send a copy of their IELTS certificate (minimum average of 6.5, with all four skills with a grade higher than 6.0) or TOEFL IBT – Internet Based Test (minimum average of 88, with no individual score lower than 19). If the student does not have these certificates or equivalent evidence, FGV EBAPE will accept a statement from their direct advisor on the school’s letterhead confirming their command of English.
Copy of student visa;
Copy of passport – page containing personal details and visa page;
Two recent color photos - 3cm x 4cm. Photos must:
- Be taken with a white background;
- Be clear and of good quality;
- Be unframed and without anything on the back;
- Be printed on photographic paper;
- Present the whole face;
- Be taken without sunglasses, a hat, or any other adornment, unless for religious reasons. In this case, the face must be uncovered.
- International Student Application Form - form with the information for the International Relation Office;
- Requerimento - form used by the Registrar’s Office where the student informs the courses they want to enroll on;
- Academic Enrolment Form - form with information about the student to be inserted in the electronic enrollment system;
- Official letter or email from the student’s school nominating the student for FGV EBAPE’s exchange program;
- Copy of academic transcript demonstrating the student’s academic level, i.e., whether the student is an undergraduate or master’s student.
The above documentation must be sent via email to ebaperi@fgv.br
The applicant must present the original documentation when arriving in Brazil.