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Brazil

Student Visa

Brazil is the largest Portuguese-speaking country and South America's biggest economy. Known for football, music, and Carnival, it's popular with students learning Portuguese while targeting Latin American business careers. Home to the world's largest Japanese diaspora (~1.5 million).

Student Visa

Visa Type

Student Visa (VITEM IV)

Requirements
  • Acceptance letter
  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Financial proof
  • Health certificate / vaccination record
  • Visa fee USD$20+
Duration

Duration of study (renewed annually)

Cost

Application fee USD$20+

Cost Overview

Annual Tuition

R$15,000 – R$50,000

Monthly Living Cost (incl. rent)

R$2,000 R$5,000/月

※ 生活費は参考値です。居住エリア・生活スタイルにより大きく異なります。

Popular Cities

  • São Paulo
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Brasília
  • Florianópolis

Popular Universities

  • University of São Paulo (USP)
  • UNICAMP
  • University of Brasília (UnB)
  • Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
  • Portuguese language schools (many)

Study Tips

  • 1.Brazilian Portuguese is highly valuable for South American business
  • 2.Public university tuition is free but highly competitive
  • 3.Safety varies widely by area — neighborhood choice is crucial
  • 4.Music and dance culture (samba, bossa nova) is a unique experience

Info for Japanese Students

Brazil has the world's largest Japanese diaspora (~1.5 million). São Paulo's Liberdade district is a famous Japanese town with Japanese culture and food deeply embedded in daily life.

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