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Founded in 1951, ESPM is a reference among Brazil’s leading higher education institutions in Communication, Marketing, Business, and the Creative Economy. With campuses in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Porto Alegre, ESPM gathers more than 15,000 students and 600 faculty members in undergraduate, graduate (lato sensu and stricto sensu), executive education, and online programs. Internationalization is a strategic pillar, with courses taught in English, exchange and double degree programs, international visiting professors, and global partnerships that prepare students and faculty for a truly international education. Website: Internacional • ESPM

Under the authority of São Paulo State’s Department of Economic Development, Science, Technology, and Innovation (SDECTI in Portuguese), Centro Paula Souza (CPS) represents the largest public professional education institution in Latin America. CPS’ educational network is present in more than 300 cities and offers several professional education modalities. In addition to its extensive reach, CPS is also recognized as a national educational reserve. CPS students excel in official assessments and successfully gain entry into the job market upon graduation. Our students’ being highly employable is a direct result of an education that puts theory into practice and which interacts continuously with the productive sectors, governmental entities, and other stakeholders. In order to successfully meet the needs of a marketplace that continually evolves in the face of changing economic and social dynamics, CPS rigorously promotes and supports entrepreneurship, innovation, and creative economic initiatives.

UniFacens, founded in 1976, was the first Engineering College in Sorocaba City in the State of São Paulo/Brazil. With top evaluation from the Ministry of Education, it is recognized by the media as the best engineering school in the region. Recently, it also has started to offer courses in the Health area. 

UniFacens offer the students the opportunity to practice what they learn in theory, training great professionals through excellence. It is a philanthropic institution considered a reference in our region. Moreover, it is worth pointing out that Facens counts on a pool of faculty members with PhD and / or master’s degree, most of them having ties or working in the market.

Benefits: Innovative teaching on living lab, sustainable and internationalized campus

Our innovative teaching concept which brings together the classroom, marketplace and society, fostering local social impact aligned with United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda. Thereby, promoting a fair, humane and sustainable Society. We are a sustainable campus, rated #1 among all Brazilian private universities, by the UI Green Metrics.

UniFacens created the concept of Smart Campus in 2015 in Brazil. For this reason, our campus is a living lab where students, professors, researchers and professionals from companies can prototype and test smart IoT devices. This concept has received an array of national and international awards.

On our internationalized campus, we also host HUAWEI office where 60+ interns (UniFacens students) carry out projects jointly with 80+ professionals. We also host the labs of VEOLIA on our campus. Not to mention our more than 10 innovation centers, for instance Industry 4.0, BRAIN (Brazilian Artificial Intelligence Nucleus), Smart Campus, LiS (Social Innovation Laboratory), Face (Entrepreneurship Center), Fab Lab, LINCE (Innovation Laboratory in Engineering Competitions), LIGA (Digital Games and APPs Laboratory) among others.

Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia - IMT is a private, non-profit organization. Its main objective is to promote technical-scientific education, technological research and development aiming to provide highly qualified human resources to contribute to the socioeconomic development of Brazil.

UNIFIPA has two campuses in Catanduva-SP: the First Campus, located at Rua dos Estudantes 225, Parque Iracema, where are the courses of Agronomic Enginnering, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physical Education, Nursing School, Medicine School and Pedagogy. The second campus, called the São Francisco Campus, is located at 281 Seminary Street, São Francisco District, where the courses of Business Administration and Law. The courses have a pedagogical proposal to articulate teaching, research and extension activities as a way of guaranteeing critical and reflexive teaching in the search for skills and abilities expected for undergraduate students. Living spaces, teaching and computing laboratories with modern facilities, two university hospitals, libraries with specialized collection in the area of health, education, human and agrarian sciences, specific environments for learning legal and business practices, health, sports and leisure, are part of the academic and administrative context experienced by the students of the courses offered by the Padre Albino University Center - UNIFIPA. The Padre Albino University Center (UNIFIPA) offers postgraduate courses in the areas of Business Administration (Business Management with emphasis on Controllership and Financial Management, Business Management with emphasis on Marketing and New Projects, and Business Management with emphasis on Personnel Management and Labor Relationships), Biomedical Sciences (Specialization in Exfoliative Cytology and Oncohematology and Specialization in Clinical Microbiology), Law (Labor Law and Process and Social Security Law) and Physical Education (Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition). UNIFIPA encourages scientific research in an environment for fundamental and applied research, with strong inter and multidisciplinary training and an international orientation. Our goal is excellence in research, a contribution to social and cultural debates and the realization of a true knowledge society. Individual initiative, critical reflection, collaboration, solidarity, academic freedom and diversity are key concepts in achieving these goals.

Camillian educational activities in the health area started in 1963, in Brazil, with the foundation of São Camilo Beneficent Society, as an attempt to supply qualified human resources to hospitals. São Camilo Hospital housed a School of Nursing Assistants. In 1975 São Camilo Health Sciences Faculties were founded, offering graduation in Nutrition, the first high education course created by Camillians in the country, afterwards followed by Nursing, Speech Therapy and Hospital Management. At the beginning of the 90s, these faculties were named São Camilo Integrated Faculties, which became São Camilo University Center – São Paulo, on the 17th of November 1997. It presently has two campi in São Paulo. This has been a national educational reference institution in the health field for more than 50 years, responsible for the graduation of ethical and humanistic professionals with wide recognition in the work market. São Camilo University Center – São Paulo offers programs of Graduation, Post-graduation, including specialization, MBA, Master Degree and a wide range of courses in the areas of health, management and education.

FACERES, located in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, is a renowned higher education institution known for offering the Medicine program. With a qualified faculty and modern facilities, FACERES provides comprehensive medical education, emphasizing clinical practice, research, and interprofessional skills. Committed to shaping ethical and competent physicians, the institution aims to contribute to the advancement of medicine and the well-being of the community. If you are seeking excellence in medical education, FACERES is the ideal place for your academic and professional journey.

Insper – Institute of Education and Research is a private, non-profit higher education institution based in São Paulo, Brazil, widely recognized for excellence in teaching, applied research, and the development of innovative and ethical leaders. Its institutional mission is to contribute to the transformation of Brazil through the education of innovative and ethical leaders and the production of applied knowledge in the fields of business, economics, law, engineering, and technology, helping advance public policy and address society’s most pressing challenges. Insper has a strong internationalization strategy, maintaining over 130 cooperation agreements with universities and organizations worldwide, and is committed to preparing students to operate in a global context. In terms of international accreditations, Insper belongs to a highly selective group of business schools worldwide holding the Triple Crown — AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), and AMBA (Association of MBAs) — a distinction achieved by fewer than 1% of business schools globally. In addition, its engineering programs are accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), further reinforcing its international quality standards across academic areas.

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas) is a private institution, located in a region of huge economic, social and technological development, with a wide industrial park. PUC-Campinas has 53 Undergraduate Courses and 40 Graduate programs. Our teachers are highly qualifiied. It has a complete infrastructure and a built area of 196,000 m2, spread over its two Campuses. Since its foundation, in 1941, PUC-Campinas has already graduated over 155,000 students who, presently, integrate the Country’s intellectual and professional elite, and has received important awards for its educational quality, among them the “Melhor Universidade Privada do Brasil na Área da Saúde” (Brazil’s Best Private University in the Field of Health), for four consecutive years. PUC-Campinas is one of the few Brazilian Universities that have a Teaching Hospital - HMCP, which is sited on Campus II and integrates the 11 Faculties of the Centre for Life Sciences, with the object of providing the best student practical education. It also has the feature of performing in very high level in its services, acting as an important benchmark for several health areas. With 40 years of existence and operation, the HMCP is a major project of the University, while at the same time it serves the population, the students and fulfils its mission to promote health and knowledge, in consideration of the Christian orientation and character of the Hospital. A structured, recognized and well known University, PUC-Campinas brings together all the best human and physical resources needed to provide a complete and fully rounded higher education, in line with current demands and focused on the challenges of the future.

PUC-SP was founded in 1946 and it is ranked the best non-state higher education institution in the state of São Paulo and number 2 in Brazil. PUC-SP at a glance 4 Campuses in São Paulo (Perdizes, Consolação, Santana and Ipiranga) and 1 in Sorocaba (city of São Paulo) 10 Colleges - Sciences and Technology; - Human Sciences and Health; - Interdiciplinaries Studies; - Medical Sciences and Health; - Social Sciences; - Law; - Economics and Business; - Education; - Philosophy, Communication, Languages and Arts; - Theology. 39 Undergraduate Courses 30 Master Programs 22 PhD Programs 238 Research Groups 178 International Agreements (43 Countries) International Programs - Students Exchange Programs; - Double Degree (undergraduate and graduate levels); - Short Courses / Customized Programs; - Internships; - Course “Brazilian Studies: Language and Culture”; - Course “Brazilian Studies” (in English); - Elective Courses in English.

Internationalization is an important part of Senac São Paulo's strategy, guided by our mission to "Educate for work, in an innovative and inclusive way, in the fields of goods, services, and tourism." We believe that internationalizing enriches education by connecting students to experiences that transcend geographical and cultural boundaries, promoting an understanding of different social contexts and facilitating productive integration into the world of work. We understand that quality education must incorporate experiences and knowledge that prepare students to face challenges and seize opportunities on a global scale. Thus, Senac São Paulo establishes as its internationalization objective the promotion of a globally connected education that prepares students for the world of work through the integration of cultural, academic, and professional experiences, providing them with opportunities to develop essential skills to lead and innovate in multicultural and constantly changing environments. We establish strategic partnerships with prominent institutions to complement the knowledge of teachers and students through experimentation, skill development, and innovation in collaborative processes. This internationalization proposal integrates with the Senac way of educating, emphasizing practice and employability, preparing our students to lead and innovate in a constantly evolving world. With internationalization, we contribute to Senac São Paulo's vision of transforming lives and strengthening the goods, services, and tourism sector. Through our values—Ethics, Transparency, Diversity, Innovation, Sustainability, and Social Transformation—we remain committed to being a center of excellence recognized for providing education that prepares individuals for the world of work.

The University of Ribeirão Preto (UNAERP) is a private, not-for-profit higher education institution with a long tradition of excellence, founded in 1924. With two campuses located in the state of São Paulo, the main campus in Ribeirão Preto and a second campus in Guarujá, the University is strategically positioned in two vibrant cities of the São Paulo countryside and coast. UNAERP is a comprehensive university offering a wide range of undergraduate programs across the Humanities, Health Sciences, and STEM fields, as well as graduate research oriented programs (Master’s and Doctorate) in Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, Dentistry, Health and Education, and Law. Recognized for its academic quality, UNAERP has been awarded the highest institutional rating (score 05) by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC).

Universidade de São Paulo (USP) is one of the largest and most important research, technological and higher education institution of Brazil and Latin America. Founded in 1934, USP is a public state institution and has several campi located in eight different cities in the state of São Paulo. Concerning teaching and research activities in all fields of knowledge and science, USP offers 289 undergraduate programs, 222 graduate programs (Master and PhD degrees) and 1,067 extra-curricular programs. Altogether, there are about 90,000 registered students at USP. Its academic structure is organized into 42 schools, 6 specialized institutes, which are themselves subdivided in several departments. Besides, USP has four important museums which receive over one-million visitors each year. USP has also two major hospitals and health centers, and a partnership with two of the best hospitals in the cities of São Paulo and Ribeirão Preto.

The University of Campinas is a public university funded by the State of São Paulo. It was established in 1966 in the city of Campinas, with the goal to become an academic center of excellence, producing world-class basic and applied research, providing high-standards undergraduate and graduate education, and serving as a catalyst for economic and social development. Currently, Unicamp offers undergraduate degrees in 66 majors, including medicine, dentistry, several engineering specializations, basic natural, and human sciences, applied sciences, teaching and arts. Throughout its history, Unicamp has placed a special emphasis on graduate education, with about half its student body made up of graduate students. Undergraduate and graduate education at Unicamp is provided by the State of São Paulo for all its students free of charge. In addition, there are many graduate scholarship programs to help support students pursuing graduate degree programs. Overall, Unicamp is an internationally recognized center of academic excellence, with a very distinct profile among Brazilian higher education institutions as a leader in technology, health sciences, natural sciences, human sciences, and arts.

UNESP is the most successful model of a multicampus university and is focused on nearly every field of experimental and theoretical sciences such as: engineering, health, communications, humanities, social sciences and arts, among others. The university is supported by State funds and offers free public higher education in Sao Paulo State.

known at the beginning of its history as "little, but remarkable", the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) has turned, in almost 45 years of existence, into one of the most renowned institutions of higher education in Brazil and Latin America. Created in 1968, the university initiated its academic activities in 1970. Currently, there are 4 campuses in the cities of São Carlos, Araras, Sorocaba and Buri, all located in the state of São Paulo.

Universidade Paulista – UNIP has four Institutes divided into Social, Health, Technology and Humanities with more than 218 000 students admissions; 27 campuses that comprise 65 units; modern infrastructure; 339 laboratories in Health Sciences area; 90 Clinics (Psychology, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Biomedicine); 174 laboratories in the area of Engineering and Architecture. UNIP is member of Science without Borders Program.

USF (Universidade São Francisco) is a fully-accredited Franciscan institution located in the State of São Paulo. With almost 40 years of experience, USF has graduated over 80.000 students. With campuses in Bragança Paulista, Campinas (Swift and Cambuí Districts), Itatiba and São Paulo, USF offers around 60 undergraduate and 30 graduate programs, including three Master and Doctoral degrees. Devoted to both the intellectual and personal development of the individual, USF and its faculties are fully committed to helping students realize their career goals and aspirations.