Study in Brazil

The Basics..

Immerse yourself in the richness of contemporary Afro-Brazilian culture while you work towards your undergraduate degree. This language and cultural immersion program offers liberal-arts students the opportunity to choose from two distinct sites in Brazil. All classes are taught in Portuguese.

Both Tulane Study Abroad Programs (TSAP) in Brazil begin with a 5-week intensive language and culture program held in Salvador, Bahia (fall) or Sao Paulo (spring). During the semester or year, students are supported on site by the Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE). CIEE staff members help Tulane students enroll in courses at the host university, organize social and cultural events, assist students in locating volunteer and internship possibilities, and provide assistance in locating housing. Whether you choose to study in Sao Paulo, the second largest urban area in the Americas, or the coastal, colonial city of Salvador, your courses, grades, and credits travel back with you to Tulane when you complete a TSAP.

When Can I Go?

Exact program dates vary year by year using the following general calendar:

Specific program dates will be provided by CIEE during the semester before departure.

Where Will I Live?

Students on TSAPs in Brazil make arrangements for their housing with CIEE. Whichever site you choose, you will be placed with host families, which adds to the cultural immersion experience. If you opt to study in Sao Paulo for the year, you may choose to share an apartment with Brazilian students during your second semester. Academic-year students find their own housing for the long break between semesters.

What Are The Costs?

Studying abroad is affordable. Costs vary by program and student lifestyle. Because students on TSAPs pay Tulane University tuition for their studies abroad, most Tulane and federal financial aid applies. Below is an average of the per-semester cost for the 2005-06 year to help you with your budgeting:

~ This includes the cost of Tulane tuition and the required Academic Support Service Fee. The cost of tuition for 2006-07 has yet to be determined. Students are billed through Tulane for tuition and the Academic Support Service Fee, as well as the required International Evacuation Insurance. Students pay all other costs, including housing, directly as they occur.

* Living costs vary widely and include housing, meals, books, round-trip airfare from New Orleans, health and evacuation insurance, passport, visa, and personal expenses. They do not include vacation travel.

Am I Eligible?

In order to apply for the program of your choice, you need to meet and maintain the following requirements:

All students must complete Tulane proficiency requirements the semester before starting a TSAP. Students who have ever been on disciplinary or honor board probation are not eligible to apply.

How Do I Apply?

Begin the process well in advance of the year or semester you plan to study abroad. Deadlines vary greatly, starting with the submission of your CIS study abroad application:

Some programs fill up before the deadline so you are strongly advised to submit your application early to increase your chances of being accepted.

A complete application includes a statement of purpose, two letters of recommendation from Tulane faculty, one photo and a $50 non-refundable deposit. In addition, after your complete online application has been submitted, you will be advised on setting up a required language interview. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.

Upon conditional acceptance from the CIS, you will submit an application to the host program abroad. Final acceptance to study abroad is contingent upon this application and your ability to maintain the above eligibility requirements through the semester before departure.

Getting Started…

For more information about these programs, visit CIEE at http://www.ciee.org/ to find out if studying in Brazil is right for you!