Brazil is one of the world’s 7 largest economies, known for its fertile lands, record grain and fruit production, and leadership in meat exports. Tourism grows 15% annually, and its advanced industrial sector exports aircraft, software, vehicles, and more. Brazilian fashion and strong brands also stand out globally.
Modern, creative, and globally connected, Brazil offers great business potential and economic stability.
Our training program provides international practical experience, cultural immersion, Portuguese learning, and professional networking through 2–4 month placements in selected Brazilian companies.
Internship Placement Criteria
Brazilian Experience chooses the locations and organizations based on availability and intern’s background. It cannot be guaranteed that an intern can be placed in a chosen company. The types of business organizations an intern can act at are based on a number of factors:
Placements are available in several disciplines:
Students are placed based on their academic background, personal and professional interests. Positions might be paid or non-paid.
Acomodations and Meals
Brazilian Experience organizes homestay placements, offering a deep cultural immersion, ideal for those looking to improve their Portuguese. Brazilian host families are welcoming, kind, and protective, carefully selected through interviews and home inspections.
The package includes breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is simple, with bread, butter, cheese, and beverages like coffee, milk, or orange juice. Lunch, the main meal in Brazil, is usually eaten at home, but few families return during the weekdays. On Sundays, late lunches are common, sometimes with a family barbecue.
Dinner is often a family gathering, with either a rich meal or a light snack, such as sandwiches or soup. The accommodation includes one night before the program starts and one night after it ends.
Program Requirements & Inclusions
Who should apply?
Necessary documents to apply:
Dates and Fees
What is included:
Search for internship opportunities in selected organizations and customized placement to match your preferences.
Pre-arrival orientation.
Virtual support from Brazilian Experience.
Optional homestay placement, including search for accommodation, breakfast, and dinner.
What is not included:
Airline tickets
Domestic flights and weekend trips
Internship visa fee
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Internship complete package (8 weeks minimum):
US$ 4190 (includes placement selection, visa documents (if needed), homestay with breakfast and dinner, arrival orientation, and support from Brazilian Experience).
Extra week of accommodation and support:
US$ 310
Internship placement only (8 weeks):
US$ 1990 (includes placement selection and internship documents).
Extra week:
US$ 60
Additional fee for placements in specific locations:
US$ 600
Homestay placement fee:
US$ 400
Complete the online application form and attach your resume, cover letter, one picture of yourself, and a copy of your passport identification page.
Pay a non-refundable deposit of US$250 (deducted from the program fee).
We will find an internship placement and have the Host Company complete a Training Proposal.
Upon acceptance, we will prepare the internship agreement, which must be signed by the host company, Brazilian Experience (intervener), student, and university of origin. Some nationalities may need a Criminal Background check (student’s responsibility).
Pay the remaining program balance.
Upon payment, we will send the documents needed to apply for your visa.
Submit your visa documents to the nearest Brazilian consulate (if required).
Book your flights and get ready for your career lift-off!
Book your flights and get ready for your career lift-off!
No experience is needed, just willingness to learn and contribute to the work placement.
No. Speaking Portuguese is not mandatory, but having at least a basic knowledge of the language will make your experience even better. Not everyone in Brazil speaks English fluently, so you might even find difficulties communicating with your colleagues in English.
To be a university student and to speak English.
Some of the internships are paid. The payment depends on your placement and if the organization you will work with will be able to afford a salary. The amount paid varies a lot as well.
According to the Brazilian Legislation, the maximum is 120 days if you arrive to Brazil with an internship visa. See more details about the visa processes and which visa you should apply for below.
All countries.
All fields. There are some that have more feature in Brazil, for example: sustainability, tourism, education and urban planning, just to mention a few.
You can enroll at any time during the year.
When you enroll for this program, you will be asked when you are available to start your internship. BE will do their best to manage a placement for you within the dates you indicate. Make sure you enroll at least 2 months before your desired starting date.
According to the Normative Resolution 111, you can apply for an internship visa in Brazil. The internship can last up to 120 days, they are strictly for university students and the visa will be connected to your university. You can apply for this visa in your homecountry.
The category of this type of visa is VITEM IV and for that you will need:
Note that since June 2014, some changes about the eligibility for this visa were made. Before the Resolution, the student had to be enrolled in a Brazilian university in order to find an internship here. After this new appendix, being enrolled in any university is enough.
Apply now and start your journey towards a transformative international experience with Brazilian Experience! Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your skills, immerse yourself in Brazilian culture, and gain valuable professional experience. Apply today and make your career lift-off a reality!
