What’s an exchange program?
A student exchange program is a program in which students from a secondary school or university study abroad at one of their institution’s partner institutions.
Student exchanges became popular after World War II, and are intended to increase the participants’ understanding and tolerance of other cultures, as well as improving their language skills and broadening their social horizons. An exchange student typically stays in the host country for a period of 6 to 10 months. International students or those on study abroad programs may stay in the host country for several years. Some exchange programs offer academic credit.
Programs vary depending upon program length, country, content, and other factors. Most program costs include insurance and other risk management components, including health insurance. Students going on university exchange could pay tuition fees to their home campus or host campus, but most of the time it is paid to their home campus.
Long term exchange programs for university student often comes with a scholarship that covers most of the expenses, including travel, accommodation, and daily necessities. Secondary school exchange programs may include a scholarship, but most of the time it is self-funded by the parents.
Where to stay?
Brazil is a huge country of more than 8 million m2 (over 86 million square foot). It occupies most of the Latin-American territory, from North to South and East to West and its geographical features are quite diversified. Moreover, the country has a very long shoreline.
Because of the combination of these factors, Brazilian climate varies greatly. In regions delimited by the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn, the Tropical climate is prevails, with high summer temperatures and mild winter temperatures. In some areas, however, the Equatorial and the Subtropical climates prevail.
Exchange program companies
AFS Intercultura Brasil
Type: Agent
City (Main): Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Website: www.afs.org.brType of Programs: High School, Sports/Adventure, Volunteer Work
States where the Institution operate: AM, BA, CE, DF, ES, GO, MT, MS, MG, PB, PR, PE, RJ, RN, RS, SC, SP, TO.
Website: www.afs.org.br
Uiversidade Estácio de Sá
Type: Higher Education Institution
City(Main): Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Type of Programs: Graduation, Undergraduation, Study Trip, Volunteer Work
States where the Institution operate: AL,AP,BA,ES,MT,MG,PE,RJ,SC,SP.
Website: www.estacio.br
Brazilian Experience
Type: Agent
City (Main): Curitiba / PR
Type of Programs: High School, Internship, Language, Sports/Adventure, Study Abroad, Tailor Made, Volunteer Work
States where the Institution operate: AM,DF,ES,MG,PR,PE,RJ,RS,SC,SP.
Website: www.brazilianexperience.com.br
FAE
Type: Higher Education Institution
Address: Rua 24 de Maio , 135 – Centro
City (Main): Curitiba / PR
Type of Programs: Graduation, High School, Study Abroad, Tailor Made, Undergraduation.
States where the Institution operate: PR,RS,SC.
Website: www.fae.edu
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
Type: Higher Education Institution
City (Main): São Paulo / SP
Type of Programs: Graduation, Language, Undergraduation, High School, Study Abroad.
States where the Institution operate: GO,PE,RJ,SP.
Website: www.mackenzie.br
Via Mundo
Type: Agent
City (Main): São Luís / MA
Type of Programs: Graduation, High School, Internship, Language, Sports/Adventure, Study Abroad, Study Trip, Tailor Made, Undergraduation, Volunteer Work.
States where the Institution operate: MA.
Website: www.viamundo.net
Travelmate Intercâmbio & Turismo
Type: Agent
City (Main): Florianópolis / SC
Type of Programs: High School, Language, Sports/Adventure, Study Trip, Tailor Made, Volunteer Work
States where the Institution operate: MG,PR,RS,SC,SP.
Website: www.travelmate.com.br
Universidade Feevale
Type: Higher Education Institution
City (Main): Novo Hamburgo / RS
Type of Programs: Graduation, High School, Language, Study Abroad, Study Trip, Tailor Made, Undergraduation, Volunteer Work.
States where the Institution operate: RS.
Website: www.feevale.br
Universidade de Caxias do Sul
Type: Higher Education Institution
City (Main): Caxias do Sul / RS
Type of Programs: Graduation, High School, Language, Study Abroad, Study Trip, Tailor Made, Undergraduation, Volunteer Work.
States where the Institution operate: RS.
Website: www.ucs.br
Artha Agência de Viagens e Turismo Ltda
Type: Agent
City (Main): Belo Horizonte / MG
Type of Programs: Graduation, High School, Internship, Language, Sports/Adventure, Study Abroad, Study Trip, Tailor Made, Undergraduation, Volunteer Work.
States where the Institution operate: MG,SP.
Website: www.grupoartha.com
Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Piauí (IFPI)
Type: Higher Education Institution
City (Main): Teresina / PI
Type of Programs: Graduation, High School, Undergraduation.
States where the Institution operate: PI.
Website: www.ifpi.edu.br
Official organizations
CAPES – Agency that sponsors graduate programs and grants scholarships. The website also provides information on Graduate Programs.
FAUBAI – Brazilian Universities´ International Relations Forum
On this website you will find contact information and links to the most important High Education institutions in Brazil.
The Ministry of Education – General information about Brazil’s Educational Policies.
Study in Brazil – a program of the Brazilian Exchange Bureau that is designed to promote Brazil´s education programs to foreign students and foreign exchange companies. It includes many initiatives to promote Brazil abroad and showcase the country as one of the best educational destinations in the world. Thus, it publicizes specialized educational programs, such as the most recognized undergraduate and extension programs, as well as high school courses, Portuguese courses, and others.
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