Flexible Course Enrollment (in Portuguese) - ISEP Exchange
As the fourth largest city in the world and the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere. São Paulo is the cultural and financial capital of Brazil, and one of the top cities for study abroad in Latin America (QS Best Student Cities Ranking). With world-renowned nightlife, excellent cuisine, a lively fashion scene, 223 cinemas, 92 theatres, 11 cultural centers, 70 museums and dozens of historic buildings, there is always something new to explore in this metropolis of 21 million people. São Paulo is also a melting pot of different cultures, with large Italian, Arab and Japanese communities.
Located in Higienópolis, one of the most traditional districts of São Paulo, Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado was originally founded in 1947 as a foundation to support fine arts. The Museum of Brazilian Art, the FAAP Theatre and the Artist in Residence program make FAAP one of the most prominent institutions promoting arts and culture in the region of São Paulo. Today, FAAP is considered one of the most important and respected academic and cultural institutions in Brazil, and FAAP’s Executive MBA is considered one of the best in the country. FAAP prepares future business, public, cultural and artistic leaders, with a mission to promote both teaching and the arts and provide its students with a well-rounded education.
ISEP students immerse themselves in Brazilian culture and daily life by taking university classes with local students and living in the community. The university has an active student body, and ISEP students can participate in sports teams, cultural activities and student groups.
Course Description
FAAP offers small classes and individualized programs. ISEP students are welcome to attend and combine courses in all fields of study provided they have the appropriate level of Portuguese and preparation for the classes they choose.
FAAP offers a variety of courses taught in Portuguese in the fields of arts, business, communications, computer science, law, economics and engineering.
Tips for finding courses:
1. View the Schools and Courses available at FAAP.
2. Click on the subject under each school to see the courses available.
3. Click on the course number to go to the course description.
4. The courses are organized by semester. Courses in odd-numbered semesters (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th) are offered January – June. Courses in even-numbered semesters (2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th) are offered July – December.
Students are also encouraged to enroll in the pre-session and in-session intensive Portuguese courses.
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Other Academic Conditions
Students should have a B1 level of Portuguese to take regular university courses at FAAP. Students who have an A2 level of Portuguese and are advanced level Spanish speakers may apply, provided that they enroll in the five week pre-session Intensive Portuguese for Spanish Speakers course. The tuition for the pre-session program is included, but room and board is an additional fee.
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