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Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
São Paulo, Brazil
(pop. 11 million)
Student Enrollment: 13,000
Language of instruction: Portuguese
www.faap.br/
FAAP International Program Information
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP-Exchange: Academic year and semester
ISEP-Direct: Academic year, semester and summer
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate students.
Summer program available.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement is generally Fair for US and International students. For the most current availability, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students or Sites Open for I-to-I Applications.
ISEP-Direct chance of placement is Excellent.
Courses
Option 1: ISEP-Exchange and ISEP-Direct: Academic Year or Semester – Regular Courses
School of Arts (Architecture, Fashion, Fine Arts, Industrial Design); School of Business (Business Management, Hotel Management); School of Communications (Advertising, Cinema, Public Relations, Radio and TV); School of Computer Science (Information Technology); School of Law (Law); School of Economics (Economics, International Relations); School of Engineering (Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering).
Option 2: ISEP-Direct: Extensive Portuguese Course (Semester only)
The Extensive Portuguese Course at FAAP offers language learning and practice in the contexts of culture, history, geography, literature, and current events. Students enroll in either Portuguese I or II (subject to minimum enrollment requirements; 260 credit hours each per semester), which consist of Portuguese language instruction as well as subject-specific instruction in Portuguese. Students are evaluated by class participation, completion of assignments, written evaluation, and oral presentation. Students may concurrently enroll in one course within the Study in English program (see Option 3 below) for an additional charge.
Option 3: ISEP-Direct: Study in English Program (Semester only)
For students wishing to take courses only in English, FAAP offers the Study in English program. Most of the courses are related to Brazil and give candidates the opportunity to explore various aspects of the country. Courses offered include International Business Law, Brazil Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Brazilian Culture, and Doing Business in Brazil (45 credit hours each, subject to minimum enrollment requirements). Students must also enroll in the Extensive Portuguese I or II class (see Option 2 above).
Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
Courses listed above with an asterisk (*) are also offered at the graduate level.
Graduate Programs - Executive MBA; Professional MBA
Specialization Programs - Financial and Business Management, Business Management, Business Management for Engineers and Architectures, Marketing Management, Banks Business Administration, Human Resources Management, International Trade, Written and Oral Communication, Engineering in the Medical Practice, Urban Engineering, IT Strategies, City Manager, Sports Management, Basic Sanitation Manager, Business Logistic, Marketing of Services Management, Hotel Management, Strategic Management of Manufacturing, Arts History, Real State Business, Entrepreneurial Planning and Controlling, Planning and Management of Events, Communication Process for Engineers and Architects, International Relations, Telecommunications Technology, Technology in the Surfaces' Treatment, Technology and Environmental Management, Marketing Management of the Retail Market, Engineering and Work Safety, Corporative Governance and Relationship with Investors, Structures in Prestressed Concrete, Product Design, Theory and Mechanisms of the Financial Market, Packaging Technology, Cinema Review, TV Sport Programs Production, Technology and Business Management based on Free Software, Master in Digital Arts, Fashion Management, International Business Law and International Trade Law.
Hints for Researching Courses
Option 1
1. Go to www.faap.br
2. Highlight “FACULDADES” on the top of the left column.
3. Highlight the Faculty you are interested in (e.g., “ADMINISTRACAO”)
4. Click on the academic program you are interested in (e.g., “HOTELARIA”)
5. On the top of page, click on “Estrutura Curricular” (disable any pop-up blocker)
****According to the "Estrutura Curricular" of each field of study, if you are studying March-July, ONLY the classes listed in the "odd" semesters will be available to you. If you are studying August-December, ONLY the classes listed in the "even" semesters will be available to you.****
Option 2 and Option 3
See Portuguese as a Second Language Programs and Study in English Program.
Academic Notes
FAAP offers small classes and individualized programs. ISEP students are welcome to attend and combine courses in all fields of study provided they have the appropriate level of Portuguese and preparation for the classes they choose.
Extension courses - Photography as Art, Art, Myth and Rite in the XX Century, Creating Jewels and Gems, Digital Photography (Basic), Experimental Cinema in the Perspective of the Visual Anthropology, Sculpture, Jewels Design, Art Philosophy and Esthetic, History of Design, Afro-Brazilian History and Culture, History of Fashion, Introduction of the Animation Techniques, General History of Western Art (from the Origins to the Middle Age), The Sound in Scene, Video and Television Workshop, Painting, Techniques in Illumination, Creativity and Theater.
Language Notes
Option 1: ISEP-Exchange and ISEP-Direct: Academic Year or Semester – Regular Courses
- A minimum of 4 semesters of university-level Portuguese (Intermediate level) or the equivalent must be completed prior to program.
- Students fluent in Spanish (native speaker or equivalent) can take a 4-week pre-session intensive language program. Pre-session program tuition is included with Regular Year/Semester fees; pre-session program room and board is an additional fee.
- Portuguese language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the semester for the Intermediate level.
- Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
Option 2 and Option 3 : ISEP-Direct: Extensive Portuguese Course and Study in English Program
- For students who do not have Portuguese knowledge, FAAP offers Portuguese as a Second Language Course through the Extensive Portuguese Course (17 weeks). This program includes classes in beginning or intermediate Portuguese, as well as Brazilian history, culture, and music.
For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP Portuguese Language Advising Guide for US Students
ISEP Portuguese Language Advising Guide for I-to-I Students
Program Dates
Academic Year: February to end of December; Semester 1: February to end of June; Semester 2: August to end of December. Observes Southern Hemisphere Calendar.
Housing and Meals
Residence hall room will be available for ISEP exchange students. Limited opportunities with host families may exist. Students will receive tickets equivalent to 19 meals per week, to purchase at restaurants and supermarkets. FAAP also has a cafeteria on campus.
ISEP-Direct
Information about FAAP ISEP-Direct fees and dates.
Summer Program
FAAP offers a five-week (100 credit hours) Brazilian Language, History and Culture summer course. The program includes weekly cultural activities: a Brazilian Cooking class, a Jewelry Workshop, two Literature Classes, and a tour of Downtown Sao Paulo.
See summer program information
Profile
FAAP was a small foundation destined to help and develop Fine Arts in 1947. Today it is considered one of the most important and respected academic institutions in Brazil and houses the following schools: Arts, Business, Communications, Law, Economics, Engineering and Computer Science; besides FAAP - Graduate School, the Executive MBA (considered one of the best courses in Brazil) and a High School.
With over 13,000 students and 750 current professors, FAAP is also present in the cultural area through the MAB - Museum of Brazilian Art and the FAAP theatre.
But it is in the formation of students that Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado stands out in the academic scenario. It is considered an institution that prepares future leaders of the country in business, public, cultural and artistic spheres. Its main mission is to foment both teaching and arts, permitting the student an all round formation as human beings. In the classrooms, professional specialization meets the requirements of modern production, based on new technologies, concepts of productivity and total quality. Besides preparing the youth to full exercise the citizenship, FAAP is committed to a national project for development and social well being.
Location
FAAP is located in one of the most traditional districts of São Paulo, called Higienópolis. Founded in 1554 by Jesuits priests, São Paulo is the main city of Brazil.
The fourth largest city in the world and the largest of South America, São Paulo was born destined to be the economical and cultural heart of the country.
São Paulo is also the largest port for all foreign visitors with a total of 1,345,000 arrivals by air per year. The business tourism and events, place São Paulo as a very important door for “Mercosur” and a straight line to all main cities in the world.
Entertainment and Art have the face of São Paulo; there is a feeling of culture everywhere. The city has 223 cinemas, 92 theatres, 11 cultural centers, 70 museums, and a dozen of historical buildings. The five amusements parks and the great number of leisure places are the icons of the city. São Paulo has 7 large soccer stadiums and the automobile racecourse of Interlagos, seat of the World Championship of Formula I, the only one in the entire Latin America.
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