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CIEE Summer in São Paulo, Brazil
(Outgoing Program)
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** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete Pre-Departure / Post-Decision Phase materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Your Summer in São Paulo program lasts 4 weeks (or up to 8 weeks) and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will choose from CIEE courses taught in-person at CIEE São Paulo. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Brazilian culture. Live and learn in São Paulo!
Unique Experiences
Join weekly conversation clubs
with Brazilian students to exchange languages and share cultural perspectives
Volunteer at a local community center
by helping kids with basic English, games, and homework support
Participate in a sustainability walk
to learn how locals are turning urban spaces into greener, more inclusive areas
Unmatched Flexibility: Spend one or two 4-week sessions in the same host city or travel between cities for a comparative cultural experience.
Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses that align with your academic major.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Cultural Activities: Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in São Paulo will open doors for you to explore Brazil’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of excursions and activities:??
Dive into Brazil's passion for soccer with interactive exhibits at the soccer museum at Pacaembu Stadium?
Discover one of Brazil's most important art museums, Pinacoteca, home to a vast collection of Brazilian masterpieces from colonial times to contemporary art?
Explore Mercado Municipal de São Paulo and taste Brazilian delicacies like the famous mortadella sandwich and fresh tropical fruits at this historic food market
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!
GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.
Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.
Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.
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