Indian students
very few — emerging
BRICS ties, postgraduate research focus
The region's research powerhouse — with English-taught graduate science.
English-taught programmes only (mostly postgraduate/research and select business schools). QS World University Rankings 2026; QS World University Rankings 2026 (focus on the QS top 500); “~” indicates an approximate rank.ldquo;~QS World University Rankings 2026 (focus on the QS top 500); “~” indicates an approximate rank.rdquo; = approximate rank.
Latin America's research leader; English-taught grad programmes & research in STEM, agri, health.
Strong sciences and engineering; English-taught postgrad tracks.
Engineering, sciences; selected English research programmes.
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Catholic and Evangelical majority, diverse; small Indian community in São Paulo.
Indian restaurants in São Paulo and Rio; vegetarian doable; meat-heavy cuisine.
Warm, lively and welcoming; Portuguese needed for daily life, English at research level.
Varies sharply by city and neighbourhood; urban crime is a real concern — research areas carefully.
Tropical to subtropical; hot and humid in much of the country.
Low; big cities pricier.
Restricted; permits required for formal work.
Student visa (VITEM-IV).