Brazil

Insper is a non-profit higher education and research institution in the Vila Olímpia district of São Paulo, Brazil. Students can choose from study programmes in management and economics, engineering and computer science, and law. The language of instruction is Portuguese, but English is also used in the subjects of management, economics and engineering.

• Information for exchange students
• Website

Checklist with information on how to apply (in German)

UCS is a university located in the south of Brazil. It is renowned for its strong ties to the regional economy and offers its students extensive opportunities to gain practical experience as well as diverse academic programmes. Exchange students are invited to join the buddy programme and have the option of finding a host family through the university.

• Website
• Information for international students

• Application checklist (in German)
• After nomination: Application form

Founded in 1927, the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte (UFMG) is the oldest university in the south-eastern region of Brazil. Although many courses are offered in Portuguese, there is also the option to take a Portuguese language course if you do not speak the language yet.

• Website
• Information for exchange students
• FAQs for international students
• List of accommodation recommendations
• Student testimonial 2020 (in German)

• Application checklist (in German)
• Study Plan
• After nomination: Application form

The Universidade de São Paulo (USP) is the largest university in Brazil with seven different campuses in the state of São Paulo, two of which are located directly in the city. In addition to the regular courses on offer, international students can also take Portuguese language courses.

• Website
• Information for exchange students

• Application checklist (in German)
• Contrato de Estudos (Learning Agreement)