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  • Locations: São Paulo, Brazil
  • Program Terms: Intersession
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Budget Sheets: Intersession
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Intersession 2027 10/01/2026 10/15/2026 TBA TBA
Program Description:

CIEE College Study Abroad

January in São Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil

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Program Overview

Your January in São Paulo program lasts 3 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in one CIEE course taught at CIEE São Paulo. Enhance your experience with extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Brazilian culture. Live and learn in São Paulo!

Unique Experiences

Savor São Paulo's flavors

with hands-on workshops making feijoada, pão de queijo, and caipirinhas

Experience the rhythm of the city

by visiting a samba school rehearsal as they prepare for the world's biggest carnival celebration

Discover iconic spots

with a picnic at Ibirapuera Park followed by an afternoon exploring the vibrant street art of Beco do Batman, the city's most Instagrammable alley

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Your Destination

São Paulo is Brazil's dynamic cultural and economic hub, known for its warm climate, vibrant nightlife, and diverse mix of global influences. January is the perfect time to experience the city's energy – explore world-class museums, sample authentic Brazilian cuisine, and enjoy summer festivals that fill the streets with music and color. Whether you're majoring in business, economics, communications, psychology, liberal arts, or language, São Paulo is the perfect place to study abroad on winter break.

Your Destination
Housing

Housing

CIEE São Paulo offers a range of housing options to ensure that you feel comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to individual rooms in residence halls, we strive to meet your accommodation preferences. All options are located in central São Paulo, with access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and essential services.??

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

  • Academic Course: Take one CIEE course delivered in-person at the CIEE Center.
  • 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.

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 past excursions and activities:

  • Explore the Atlantic Coast with a day trip to São Paulo's North Coast, where lush Atlantic Forest meets the sea in breathtaking landscapes
  • Discover art and culture through visits to iconic museums such as MASP (São Paulo Museum of Art) and the Museu da Língua Portuguesa
  • Experience location celebrations in January when pre-Carnaval events fill the streets every weekend, giving you a true sense of São Paulo's festive spirit

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.

Academics

CIEE São Paulo:?Study in São Paulo, Brazil's largest and most diverse city. Explore vibrant neighborhoods, dive into the city's world-class arts and music scene, and experience the nonstop energy that makes São Paulo a cultural powerhouse.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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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 academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext Travel Protection included

Questions?

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