Population: 207,353,391 (July 2017 est.)
Ethnic Groups: White 47%, Mulatto (mixed white and black) 43%, Other 10%
Religions: Roman Catholic 65%, Protestant 22%, Other 13%
Languages: Portuguese 99%, Other 1%
Area: 8,515,770 sq km (slightly smaller than the US)
Government Type: Federal Presidential Republic
National Capital: Brasilla
Currency: Brazilian Reals (BRL)
Certificado de Conclusao de Ensino Medio | 3 years |
Certificado de Tecnico de Nivel Medio | 3-4 years of vocational education |
The following can be entered after secondary school:
• University (Universidade)
• Isolated School (Escola Isolada)
• Faculty (Faculdade)
• School Federation (Federaçoes de Escolas)
Completion of any of the above Graduação (undergraduate) institutions may award any of the 4 listed below.
Licenciatura Curta | 2-3 years (short degree) |
Licenciatura Plena | 4 years (full degree) |
Bachelor’s Degree/Bacharelado (aka Bacharel) | 3-5 year academic program |
Professional Title/Titulo Profissional | 4-5 year professional program |
Completion of any of the above 4 programs allows access to Posgraduação (graduate) education, leading to either a Lato Sensus (Broad) track or a Strictu Sensus (Strict) track.
• Lato Sensus (Broad) > Non-credit Specialization Certificate
• Strictu Sensus (Strict) > Mestre and Doutor
Non-Credit Specialization Certificate
Non-Credit Specialization Certificate | 1-2 years (not a graduate degree) |
Master’s Degree/Mestre | 1+ years |
Doctoral Degree/Diploma de Doutor | 1+ years |
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
9.0 – 10.0 | A |
7.0 – 8.9 | B |
5.0 – 6.9 | C |
0.0 – 4.9 | F |
The Vestibular is not required for entrance to US postsecondary study:
