Few foreigners attend school in Brazil, and those that do usually do so through an exchange program at their own school. There are about ten countries that have exchange programs with Brazilian public universities. Students attending a school without an exchange program with a Brazilian school can also study at some schools for a semester or two.
Knowledge of the Portuguese language is essential as all courses are taught in Portuguese and many Brazilians only speak Portuguese.
Another option for students who speak little or no Portuguese is to enrol in a language and culture program through a Brazilian school or an international study-abroad program. Students should not expect to earn transferable credits through these programs.
