Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado

Founded in 1947 as an organization dedicated to supporting and developing the fine arts, today Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado has grown into one of the most important and respected academic institutions in Brazil, with over 13,000 students and 750 professors. FAAP is home to undergraduate schools of fine art, business, communications, law, economics, engineering and computer science. In addition to a high school and a graduate school, the larger Foundation also encompasses the Museum of Brazilian Art and the FAAP Theatre, making FAAP one of the most prominent institutions promoting arts and culture in the region of São Paulo.   

Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado distinguishes itself in its commitment to student development and is considered an institution that prepares future leaders of the country in the spheres of business, public service, culture and art. Its main mission is to foment both academic and artistic development, growing students into well-rounded individuals. In the classroom, professional specialization meets the requirements of modern production, with instruction based on new technologies, concepts of productivity and total quality. FAAP is committed to a national project for development and social wellbeing, preparing students to fully exercise their responsibility as citizens.

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  São Paulo

  São Paulo, Brazil

  5,000 - 20,000 on Campus

  250,000+ residents in São Paulo

  Language(s) spoken on campus: Portuguese

  FAAP’s campus is located in Higienópolis, a traditional and centrally located neighborhood known for its high quality of life and strong cultural presence. The campus brings together different academic fields in an interdisciplinary environment where creativity is a central element of teaching, learning, and daily campus life. This integration can be seen in the close interaction between arts, communication, business, technology, design, and humanities, fostering innovative and cross-disciplinary perspectives.

  FAAP is also home to two major cultural landmarks: the Museum of Brazilian Art (MAB-FAAP) and the FAAP Theatre, both recognized references in São Paulo’s artistic and cultural scene. The surrounding area is predominantly residential, safe, and well connected to other parts of the city, offering an excellent environment for academic and student life.

  To gain a broader visual impression of FAAP’s campus, facilities, and academic atmosphere — and to better understand how creativity and different areas intersect on campus — we invite you to watch the following video:
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  Located in São Paulo, the fourth largest city in the world and the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, FAAP is immersed in the cultural and financial heart of Brazil. Consistently ranked among the top cities for international students in Latin America, São Paulo offers a vibrant academic and cultural environment.

  The city is known for its world-renowned nightlife, diverse and award-winning cuisine, a dynamic fashion scene, and a rich cultural infrastructure that includes more than 220 cinemas, 90 theaters, 70 museums, 11 cultural centers, and numerous historic landmarks. With a population of over 21 million people, São Paulo is also a true multicultural hub, shaped by strong Arab, Italian, Japanese, Jewish, and other international communities.