The Term typically takes place after the 5th semester of studies. We strongly encourage applicants who wish to write their Bachelor thesis and/or develop their Capstone projects on a Latin American topic to apply to the Latam Term in order to obtain direct academic guidance and first-hand access to the subjects they are interested in.
As the courses are lectured in English, students should demonstrate proficiency in this language. No prior knowledge of Portuguese or Spanish is required. However, we encourage you to get acquainted with Portuguese as soon as you are accepted to the Latam Term, as speaking the local language can open you more doors socially and professionally, possibly leading you to a first work opportunity.
Testimonials of former exchange students provide a glimpse of the experiences and opportunities linked to a stay in Brazil.
Barbara Wögerbauer – Double Degree MBF, SS2019
"I just completed my Double Degree at FGV São Paulo and I am now looking back at one of the most wonderful and instructive times in my life. Choosing FGV for your exchange or Double Degree should not be a choice purely based on academics but based on your willingness to immerse yourself in a really interesting culture and to enjoy a year in one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world: You will not only spend a semester or a year in one of Latin America’s most renowned academic institutions but also in a country full of beaches, rain forests and natural wonders, a country famous for cultural highlights such as carnival, a country characterized by an extremely interesting economic and political situation and shaped by the most welcoming people. I promise you will take away uncountable, valuable impressions from living in Brazil."
Fabio von May - BLE, Exchange AS2018
"Visiting Brazil allows you to better understand life in emerging-market, learn a fantastic new language, explore amazing places, get to know great people, deepen your horizon, generally feel the Brazilian vibe and fall in love with it."
Fabienne Zumbühl - MIA, Exchange SS2019
"I decided to go to Brazil because I think that Brazil is undergoing an extremely exciting time economically and politically and that it would be interesting to be there during this time and to get to know more about the country."
