FAAP was founded in 1947 as a small foundation designed to develop Fine Arts. Today, it is considered one of the most respected higher education institutions in Brazil. Its main campus in São Paulo city houses the following schools: Business, Fine Arts, Communication and Marketing, Law, Economics and International Relations and Engineering, besides FAAP Graduate School and FAAP High School. WHY faap? FAAP s programs are recognized by the Ministry of Education of Brazil and have long-standing reputation in the country. The foundation is not only a school; it is also one of the most renowned centers supporting arts and culture in the state of São Paulo. These activities are developed by the Museum of Brazilian Art, the FAAP-Theater and the Artistic Residence, turning the campus atmosphere into a perfect blend of education, art and culture; an unforgettable experience for international students. FAAP s campuses are equipped with state of the art facilities and wireless technology. Smart boards have replaced whiteboards in the classroom and the channels of communication with the students use e learning tools, such as Blackboard and Adobe Connect. Life on the campus is busy; the schools offer a wide range of extension activities and seminars, with the participation of renowned speakers, such as Ministers of State, Prime Ministers, Presidents and Governors. FAAP is an international institution. Our partners are on the five continents, in more than 50 countries. Such internationalization offers more than 380 options for exchange and opportunities of dual degree programs to students. Social responsibility is a commitment at FAAP; the foundation runs many charitable projects involving its students.
Undergraduate Courses SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Management (4 years): Dual Degree with the University of Northampton, UK / Dual Degree with ESSCA-Business School, France. São Paulo is the one of the largest cities in the world, with an approximate area of 1,509 km² and 11,8 million inhabitants. It is also the most important financial center in the country. Responsible for 18 % of the national GDP. As a business destination, the city hosts more than 90,000 events per year, one every 6 minutes. Business events and exhibitions attract more than 4 million visitors per year. São Paulo is without any doubt one of the most important cultural cities in South America, with 206 movie theaters, 160 theaters, 110 museums and dozens of cultural centers. Gastronomy is the face of the city that holds 15,000 bars and 12,500 restaurants. Shopping is another attraction for visitors. There are more than 240,000 stores and 77 shopping malls in the city. São Paulo is also a cosmopolitan city, with more than 70 nationalities living together in perfect harmony. As Brazil is located in the southern hemisphere, the hottest months are December and January, and the coldest months are July and August. In Summer time, temperatures in São Paulo usually vary from 24 C to 33 C. In wintertime, temperatures vary from 8 C (in the coldest days) to 22 C. Numbers Extension - 1.509 squared kilometers area Altitude - about 860 meters N - 23 32.0 S Longitude - 46 37.0 W Population - 11.821.876 Commerce 71.256 Services 89.813 GMT - 3 Voltage - 110v and 220v Bank Agencies - 1.795 Industries 33.921 Distance from the main cities Rio de Janeiro 429km Brasília 1.015km Recife 2.660km Porto Alegre 1.109km SCHOOL OF ARTS Architecture (5 years) Fine Arts (4 years) Graphic Design (4 years) Product Design (4 years) Fashion Design (4 years): Dual Degree with the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, UK. Cultural Production (2 years) SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING Advertising (4 years) Public Relations (4 years) Radio and TV (4 years) Film Studies (4 years) LAW SCHOOL Law (5 years) SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS Economics (4 years) International Relations (4 years): Dual Degree with the University of Windsor, Canada / Dual Degree with ESSCA, France. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Civil Engineering (5 years) Industrial Engineering (5 years)
GRADUATE COURSES 17 months, 360 hours City Management Events Planning Fashion Management Financial Control Foreign Trade History of Arts Human Resources Management Interior Design International Relations Management Marketing Management Sales and Negociation Management Service Marketing Management Strategic Project Manegement MBAs 24 months MBA Ejecutivo (615 horas) MBA Gestión del Lujo (468 horas) Graduate Courses Portuguese Courses for Foreigners at FAAP 2015 COURSE CLASSES START DATE END DATE REGISTER BY Intensive I 5 weeks 100 hours Intensive II 5 weeks 100 hours Extensive I 18 or 19 weeks 285 hours (english is required) January 12 July 6 January 12 July 6 February 13 March 27 August 7 September 14 February 13 March 27 August 7 September 14 July 3 December 16 January 23, 2015 June 3, 2015 July 17, 2015 January 23, 2015 June 3, 2015 July 17, 2015 June 10, 2015 Extensive II or III 18 or 19 weeks 285 hours July 3 December 16 June 10, 2015 SUBJECTS AVAILABLE IN 2015 Semester 1: February to the end of June. Semester 2: August/September to December. Summer Program: July 6 th to August 7 th, 2015. (Intensive Portuguese Course I or II + Subject in English). CELPE-BRAS preparatory course 60 hours 3 times a week March 2 August 24 April 17 October 9 Courses are subjected to a minimum number of enrollments. February 9, 2015 July 24, 2015 Note: Candidates usually combine subjects taught in English with the Extensive Portuguese Courses I, II or III, during the semester program. For further information about the Portuguese Courses available for International Students please access: http://www.faap.br/english/home/second.asp. For further information about enrollment procedures refer to: http://www.faap.br/english/home/exchange.asp. Soccer Museum Cooking Class
Portuguese Courses for Foreigners at FAAP Course book Bem-Vindo! - SBS Publishing (Intensive and Extensive I and II) Course book Panorama Brasil - Galpão Publishing (Extensive III) Capoeira Class Festa Junina CEFR - Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1 to C1) Mainly for English speakers A1 A2 B1 according to the students nationality and their performance in the course B2 according to the students nationality and their performance in the course C1 according to the students nationality and their performance in the course Intensive I Units 1 4 100 hours Intensive II Units 5 8 100 hours Mainly for Spanish speakers Intensive I Units 1 8 100 hours Intensive II Units 9 16 100 hours Extensive I English is required. Units 1 8 285 hours Extensive II Units 9 20 285 hours Extensive III 285 hours Candidates will be placed in the classes according to their level of Portuguese. Placement test and interview might be required. Digital version of the course book Bem-Vindo! - http://www.bem-vindodigital.com.br
INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS According to the new Brazilian legislation, the student must be enrolled in an undergraduate course in Brazil to be able to participate in an internship program. International students, enrolled in an undergraduate course as regular or exchange students at FAAP, may participate in an internship or volunteer program as a complement of their studies. For further information, please contact the International Office. HOW TO APPLY Please check our website for information about the application process. Undergraduate Programs, Portuguese and Summer School: http://www.faap.br/english/home/exchange.asp Portuguese Course: http://www.faap.br/english/home/courses.asp Graduate Programs: http://www.faap.br/english/home/pos.asp CULTURAL ACTIVITIES For further information contact the International Office: It is known that the learning process of a country and its culture is completed with the introduction of cultural activities that expose the student to the local environment. International students at FAAP are invited to join the cultural activities offered by the Portuguese Course in a partnership with the International Office. Among these activities we have: city tours in São Paulo, trips to Guarujá Beach, Embú das Artes, Festa Junina, dancing classes, Carnival, capoeira class, cooking class and introduction to Brazilian soccer. FAAP International Office Rua Alagoas, 903 - Higienópolis - SP, Brasil, ZIP Code 01242-902 Tel.: +55 11 3662-7159 Fax: +55 11 3662-7103 rel.internacional3@faap.br www.faap.br/english
FAAP International Office Rua Alagoas, 903 - Higienópolis - SP, Brasil, ZIP Code 01242-902 Tel.: +55 11 3662-7159 Fax: +55 11 3662-7103 rel.internacional3@faap.br www.faap.br/english