- Created in São Paulo in 1954 with the School of Business Administration (FGV-EAESP)
- Offering undergraduate courses in the field of Economics since 1980's
- São Paulo School of Economics (EESP) created in 2004
- School of Economics located in Bela Vista region, in São Paulo
Visa + Requirements|Travel advice + advisories
Partner university’s areas of study
- No Portuguese language test requirement
- It is assumed that partner universities will select students able to attend our classes in Portuguese, or will only attend classes that are being offered in English
Eligibility and Timing
Terms Offered
Who can go?
- Only Bachelor of Commerce and MBA (UBCV) students are eligible to apply to this partner university
Term Dates
- Semester 1 (Fall): From February to end of June
- Semester 2 (Spring): From end of July to mid of December
Timing
What term to list on your Go Global Application:
- Term 1: if planning to take FGV's semester 2
- Term 2: if planning to take FGV's semester 1
- Full year: if planning to take FGV's semester 2 and then take Semester 1
- Split year: if planning to take FGV's semester 1 and then take semester 2
Credits
Course equivalency formula
- Same as UBC
Credit transfer process
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
For more information about Go Global transfer credit
Grading scheme
- Grading is 0 through 10
Passing grade
6 is considered a passing grade.Course Information
* Students who have special requirements or require academic accommodation should contact a Go Global advisor regarding their needs at least six weeks prior to the application deadline.
Type of Go Global Experiences
Course information and restrictions
- Courses are taught in Portuguese unless there are English-speaking students in the class
- In this case courses will be taught in English
Full course load information
- Undergraduate students can enroll in undergraduate courses
- Graduate Students can enroll in graduate courses
- Minimum credits: 12 (usually 3 courses at least)
Transfer Credits And Equivalent Courses At This University
Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.
Exchange Tuition
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program fee per term, paid to UBC
- Summer Program is through exchange, therefore, students pay tuition to UBC based on the number credits earned
- Some partner fees may apply
Scholarships and awards
The Go Global Award $1000
All students accepted to Go Global for Exchange, Research Abroad, or Study Abroad travel programs are automatically considered for this award. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you'll be notified of your award after you're accepted to Go Global and after you get nominated to apply to the partner university.
Additional awards
Students who are eligible for awards may receive one UBC or UBC-affiliated international learning award. If you're eligible, you are always offered the highest-value award. Unless stated otherwise, you need to meet eligibility criteria set out by the University Senate regarding awards.
Check out international learning awards and eligibility.
Information for US students:
If you are a student from the United States, please check the US Department of Education Lookup Tool to ensure that any partner institution you wish to attend on Exchange is Title IV ‘eligible’ for Federal Student Aid for the year in which you intend to study there. For institutions outside of the US, select “Foreign Country” from the “State” dropdown menu.
If you attend an eligible institution, then you may receive Title IV federal student loans while on Exchange.
If you attend an ineligible institution:
- You will not be eligible for US federal student loans,
- You may invalidate any US student aid you have previously received for your studies at UBC,
- You may be required to immediately begin repaying your US student loans, and
- You may not be eligible for any future US student aid for the remainder of your studies at UBC.
Types of accommodation available
Housing notes
- There are no available dormitories on-campus
- The International Affairs Office can recommend companies that assist students in finding off-campus residences