Studying in Brazil in 2026

Brazil offers a wide spread of universities, from Polytechnic University of Pernambuco to Centro Universitário de Brasília, UNICEUB and Unochapecó. That gives international students several types of institutions to compare before they arrive.

The country’s price level was 44% of the US level in 2023. That can make day-to-day student life easier to plan for once you have a place to stay and a regular routine.

English is not the everyday language on campus or in daily life, so new arrivals usually need to handle practical matters in Portuguese. In the first term, it helps to be ready for housing searches, campus administration, and local errands in that language.

The academic year and housing process can vary by university, so students should check each institution’s calendar and accommodation options before moving. With 187 universities in Brazil, it is worth comparing location, language support, and the kind of campus experience each one offers.