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Explore Brazil: Study in Brazil

Brazil's public universities charge no tuition, and PEC-G gives free bachelor's places to students from India and Pakistan. Here is what to know.

Free public universities and government places for students from India and Pakistan.

The Brazil Advantage

Why Choose Brazil for Your Studies?

Free Public Universities

Public universities charge no tuition.

Key Benefits

Brazil's law (its constitution) says public universities are free.
The State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) offers 69 bachelor's courses with no fees.
Work While You Study

Work is allowed if it fits your course.

Key Benefits

Students who have registered their stay for study with the Federal Police (the office that handles foreign students' papers) may do paid work that fits around their class hours.
Government Places

India and Pakistan are on the list of countries that have a deal with Brazil.

Key Benefits

PEC-G: free bachelor's places.
PEC-PG: monthly money for master's and PhD students.
Low Campus Costs

Campus prices are low.

Key Benefits

A student meal at the University of São Paulo (USP) costs BRL 2 (Brazilian real).
São Paulo students pay BRL 2.65 a bus trip.

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Bachelor's courses at UNICAMP

Student Experience

Student Life in Brazil

What daily life looks like for a foreign student.

  • You register with the Federal Police within 90 days of arriving in Brazil.
  • You get a CPF (your Brazilian tax number) for banking and phones.

Free health care

Brazil's public health service (SUS) is free, and foreigners living in Brazil can use it by law.

Cheap campus meals

A student lunch or dinner at USP costs BRL 2.

Popular Destinations

Student Cities

Two cities with large public universities.

São Paulo

Home of USP

Brazil's largest city and home of the University of São Paulo (USP).

Key Highlights

Student bus fare BRL 2.65.
USP student housing on the Butantã campus.

Top Universities:

University of São Paulo (USP)

Campinas

Home of UNICAMP

A city in São Paulo state, home of the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP).

Key Highlights

UNICAMP offers 69 bachelor's courses.

Top Universities:

State University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
Quick Reference

Brazil at a Glance

Key facts for students.

Country Overview
Official language
Portuguese
Currency
Brazilian real (BRL)
Academic & Student Info
Public university tuition
Free
Portuguese test
Celpe-Bras
Study visa
Official name: VITEM IV
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