Brazil: PUC-Rio's Brazilian Seminars
PUC-Rio is the highest ranked private and one of the best universities in Brazil. In July, they are organising the Brazilian Seminars, an interdisciplinary program meant to give a broad perspective of Brazilian issues which are currently in the global scenario. It is aimed at students, scholars, professionals and everyone else who is interested in the opportunity to deepen their knowledge about Brazil.
About the summer school
Lectures will be conducted in English. The technical visits are offered to promote the encounter of the academic theory with the real life of companies and entrepreneurs located in Rio. Participants have the chance to interact with people in management positions providing significant insights about doing business in Brazil.
Portuguese language instruction, cultural and social activities will complement the Brazilian experience.
Program structure
The program's structure will be 52 class-hours offered through 18 lectures on different topics + 8h dedicated to technical visits + a great range of cultural and social activities. It is also possible to combine the program with 20h or 40h of Portuguese language - offered before and after the Brazilian seminars program itself.
Program Calendar
- Brazilian Seminars course dates: July 9 - 24, 2026
- Portuguese language intensive course - Part I (20h): July 6 - 9, 2026
- Portuguese language intensive course - Part II (20h): July 27 - 31, 2026
Practical Information
- Brazilian Seminars course dates: 9-24 July, 2026
- Portuguese language intensive course - Part I (20h): 1-9 July, 2026
- Portuguese language intensive course - Part II (20h): 27-31 July, 2026
- Course duration: 60h
- Contact hours: 52h
- Company visits & excursions: 8h
- Course essay: Participants are required to hand in an essay about a theme observed during the program.