Study in Brazil 🇧🇷
58 Universities
1,000 Programs
$1k–$10k/yr Tuition
Brazil is home to 58 universities offering 1,000 programs to international students. Tuition ranges from $1k–$10k/yr — some of the most affordable in the world. The primary language of instruction is Portuguese, with many programs available fully in English.
Top Student Cities in Brazil
Belém
2 universities
Belo Horizonte
4 universities
Blumenau
1 university
Brasília
2 universities
Campinas
1 university
Campo Grande
1 university
Campos dos Goytacazes
1 university
Cascavel
1 university
Caxias do Sul
1 university
Cuiabá
1 university
Curitiba
2 universities
Feira de Santana
1 university
Florianópolis
1 university
Fortaleza
3 universities
Goiânia
1 university
Ilhéus
1 university
Itajaí
1 university
João Pessoa
2 universities
Joinville
1 university
Londrina
1 university
Maceió
1 university
Manaus
1 university
Maringá
1 university
Natal
2 universities
Niterói
1 university
Passo Fundo
1 university
Pelotas
1 university
Ponta Grossa
1 university
Porto Alegre
1 university
Recife
1 university
Ribeirão Preto
1 university
Rio de Janeiro
5 universities
Salvador
1 university
Santa Cruz do Sul
1 university
São Cristóvão
1 university
São José dos Campos
1 university
São Leopoldo
1 university
São Luís
1 university
São Paulo
4 universities
Teresina
1 university
Vila Velha
1 university
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Military Institute of Engineering
Rio de Janeiro, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Public
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University of São Paulo
São Paulo, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Public $1k/yr
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State University of Campinas
Campinas, 🇧🇷 Brazil
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Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Public $1k - $1.1k/yr
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Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Porto Alegre, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Public $1.0k/yr 
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State University of São Paulo
São Paulo, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Public
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Federal University of Minas Gerais
Belo Horizonte, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Public $1k/yr
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Federal University of Paraná
Curitiba, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Public
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Federal University of Santa Catarina
Florianópolis, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Public $780 - $1k/yr
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University of Brasília
Brasília, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Public $1.0k/yr
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Federal University of Pernambuco
Recife, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Public $650/yr 
#11 University of the State of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Public $1k - $7.5k/yr
#12 Federal University of Fluminense
Niterói, 🇧🇷 Brazil
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Getulio Vargas Foundation
Rio de Janeiro, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Private $10k - $30k/yr
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Federal University of Bahia
Salvador, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Public $1.1k/yr
#14 Federal University of Ceará
Fortaleza, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Public $1k - $5.6k/yr
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Federal University of Goiás
Goiânia, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Public $1k - $6.5k/yr
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Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
Natal, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Public $1k - $1.0k/yr 
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Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Private $8k - $15k/yr
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Federal University of Paraíba
João Pessoa, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Public $1k/yr Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to study in Brazil?
Tuition in Brazil ranges from $1k–$10k/yr. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) average $5,000.
How many universities are in Brazil?
Abroadly lists 58 universities across 41 cities in Brazil, offering 1,000 programs at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Do I need to speak Portuguese to study in Brazil?
While Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, many universities offer fully English-taught programs — especially at Master's level. Some universities also offer free or subsidized language courses for international students.
What are the most popular subjects to study in Brazil?
The most popular fields for international students in Brazil include: Engineering, Health Sciences, Computer Science, Law, Education. Brazil is particularly renowned for its programs in Engineering and Health Sciences.
