Fundação Getúlio Vargas Direito (FGV)
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Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) is one of Brazil’s most prestigious universities, renowned for academic excellence, innovation, and strong international partnerships. Its two leading law schools, Fundação Getulio Vargas Rio de Janeiro Law School (FGV Direito Rio) and Fundação Getulio Vargas São Paulo Law School (FGV Direito SP), rank among the top in the country, with exceptional bar exam results and pioneering teaching methods.
FGV Direito Rio is located in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, offering students access to Brazil’s cultural capital, famous beaches, and iconic landmarks. FGV Direito SP sits in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil’s financial hub, providing opportunities to engage with major law firms, businesses, and global institutions.
Through its extensive exchange network and membership in the Law Schools Global League, FGV offers a rich academic experience combined with cultural immersion in two of Latin America’s most dynamic cities.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | Mid Feb - July |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | Early August - Mid December |
View FGV's academic calendar for the São Paulo campus and Rio campus.
Guides and additional information
FGV has online resouces to hlep you get the most out of your exchange :
Campuses
You can choose to study at either of FGV's 2 campuses:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Full-time study load
150 contact hours at FGV per semester is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at FGV.
Language
For students wishing to take courses in Portuguese, you will need to be at a minimum level of B2 CEFR proficiency.
Study options
Students are admitted through the School of Law. You must choose the majority of courses from the Law School. You can choose up to 2 courses in other FGV schools (Business, Economics, Maths and Data Science, Communication and Social Sciences).
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Sao Paulo: Search the FGV course catalogue here.
Rio de Janeiro: Search the FGV course catalogue here.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
FGV does not offer on-campus accommodation.
Sao Paulo Campus:
Students can contact the school and/or the FGV Office of International Affairs and Global Cooperation in advance for assistance in finding accommodation. FGV will provide a list of helpful links via email to aid students in their search for suitable housing. They can also put the students in contact with property owners of private rentals that prior exchange students have utilised during their stay.
Rio Campus:
Students can contact the school and/or the FGV Office of International Affairs and Global Cooperation in advance for assistance in finding accommodation. FGV will provide a list of helpful links via email to aid students in their search for suitable housing. They can also put the students in contact with property owners of private rentals that prior exchange students have utilised during their stay.
FGV Direito Rio generally recommends looking at apartments in the following neighbourhoods, as they are popular among local students:
- Ipanema
- Botafogo
- Flamengo
- Copacabana
- Lagoa
- Leblon
Cost of living
Exchange students can review the estimate living costs here for their stay in either Rio or Sao Paulo.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
It is mandatory to have a valid International Health Insurance to attend FGV DIREITO SP. The insurance should have a coverage of 30.000,00 euros or US$ 42.000,00 (make sure the insurance will cover any Pandemic situation, including COVID). The proof of insurance must be send to the International Affairs Office prior to the student arrival.
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the Consulate General of Brazil for visa and immigration information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)