Fundação Getulio Vargas

CountryBrazil
AddressAv 9 de Julho 2029
ContactLigia Maura Costa
Telephone+55-11 3281-7762
Emaillmcosta@fgvsp.br
Fax+ 55 11 3281-7853
Website www.eaesp.fgvsp.br/default.aspx?pagid=LSJCNKSO
LanguageEnglish
Academic Calandar(check web site for specific dates)

Spring Semester: Beginning February to End July

Autumn Semester: Beginning August to Mid December

An optional Portuguese Language Course is provided at the beginning of each term. Students should send their applications as soon as possible to get a place. This course does not count towards your SPA. Other languages are not offered to Exchange students.
WorkloadBAIB Students: You must register for 4 business courses per semester, from the list of courses approved by EBS (available from the International Programmes Office).

BABM Students: You must register for 5 business courses from the list of courses approved by EBS (available from the International Programmes Office).

Approved Courses
Pass RequirementsGrades are from 0-10, with 10 being the highest. You must get at least a 6 in order to pass a course. To pass the semester overall you must pass 2 out of the 4 courses that you are registered for.
ApplicationMake sure the IPO has your name and correct contact details. Complete the FGV application form. FGV will send out information packs in the semester before you are due to begin your SPA. There are several forms included in the information pack you will need to complete and return to FGV.

Choosing Courses:

The List of Approved Courses is available from the International Programmes Office. Registration of courses occurs before arrival in S&qtilde;o Paulo. Once FGV receive the students' applications, students will receive an e-mail message with a code and a password in order to access course information on the Internet and information about registration procedure.
Visa RequirmentsUnless you have Brazilian nationality, you will need a student visa. FGV will send a Letter of Acceptance which must then be submitted to the Brazilian Consulate.
LifestyleSão Paulo in Brazil is one of the largest cities in the world with 16 million residents. It is home to more ethnic communities than any other city in the region. It is Brazil's industrial and financial centre. You can take a look at this article in the New York Times.

International Students Guide

The International Students Guide contains very helpful information.

Some comments from FGV students:

How does the workload per course vary between EBS-London and FGV?
It is quite the same, both need dedication and study.

How many contact hours per week on average do courses have and how are they split up (lectures / seminars)?
They are either 2 hours or 4 hours per week, it depends on the module. They are mainly lectures and very few seminars.

Where are the lecture notes for courses available from at FGV?
Like EBS (the T drive) there is a drive in which students can have the lecture notes available.

How is information about courses distributed / available to students?
In the internet (in the school website) or with each teacher.

How does the assessment per course vary between EBS-London and FGV?
At FGV there is a final exam in all courses. It is not common to have big individual reports, only big group reports.

Are courses only examined by a final exam?
Not only a final exam, but there is always a final exam. Besides this, there is always a report (often in groups) and a test in the middle of the semester.

Are exams held immediately after classes finish? Is there a long gap before the exams start?
Yes, exams are held immediately after classes finish!

How is each assignment/exam grade distributed to students at FGV?
The assignments during the semester have their grades distributed by the teacher, during lectures. The final exam grades are accessible on the internet during holidays.
AccomodationExchange students can choose to live in apartment flats near FGV.

The application for the apartment flats is emailed to students with the registration information.

Students are kindly asked to fax their application 30 days before arrival in So Paulo.

Living with Brazilians is another alternative that provides an excellent opportunity for intense language and cultural exchange.

For those wanting to live with Brazilian students, many options are available, ranging from students living by themselves or with a host family.

The International Exchange Office can help students find suitable accommodations.

Recommended is to live very near the school, because the city is very big and it is not easy to go everywhere. Also, the area is good, safe and you don't get stuck traffic jams (which can be long).

Services:

What social/sports clubs can students get involved in at FGV?
The school offers sports and associated clubs for a lot of sports, such as football, volleyball, basketball, tennis and swimming.

What are the differences between São Paulo compared to London?
Both are very big. São Paulo has more traffic than in London. The weather is much better in São Paulo, it is warmer and there is sun almost every day. There is also a lot of clubs, pubs, restaurants and other entertainment options.

Recommended specific areas of the town/city to socialise in:
They are called: Vila Madalena and Vila Olimpia.