Dear colleagues, dear partners,
Greetings from the Central Coordination for International Cooperation office of PUC-Rio.
I hope this message finds you well and in good health.
I would like to remind you that there is still time to apply for the 8th edition of the Brazilian Seminars Summer program, that will take place at PUC-Rio, from July 17 to August 1, 2025.

The application deadline is May 31, 2025.
Please I kindly would like to ask for your assistance to have this information circulate among your students and peers. In order to help you to share this opportunity, please, find attached a “.PDF” document that can be used for printing or forwarded via email. Practical information about the program is also available bellow and online.
Thank you so much for your time and support!!
Brazilian Seminars Summer Program 2025 – 8th edition:
The Brazilian Seminars developed by PUC-Rio is an interdisciplinary program meant to give a broad perspective of Brazilian issues which are currently in the global scenario.
It is aimed at students, scholars, professionals and everyone else who is interested in the opportunity to deepen their knowledge about Brazil.
The technical visits are offered to promote the encounter of the academic theory with the real life of companies and entrepreneurs located in Rio. Participants have the chance to interact with people in management positions providing significant insights about doing business in Brazil.
Portuguese language instruction, cultural and social activities will complement the Brazilian experience
Program structure:
The program’s structure will be the same is the previous years: 52 class-hours offered through 18 lectures on different topics + 8h dedicated to technical visits + a great range of cultural and social activities. It is also possible to combine the program with 20h or 40h of Portuguese language – offered before and after the Brazilian seminars program itself.
Program Calendar:
- Brazilian Seminars course dates: July 17–1 August, 2025
- Portuguese language intensive course – Part I (20h): July 14-17, 2025
- Portuguese language intensive course – Part II (20h): August 4-8, 2025
- Application opens: November 4, 2024: register here
- Early Bird application deadline: April 30, 2025
- Application deadline: May 31, 2025
Please take a moment to visit our website for more detailed information: register here
Should you have any questions about the Brazilian Seminars program, please, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
Best wishes,
-- Renan Brito Supervisor de programas customizados Coordenação Central de Cooperação Internacional Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro Customized programs supervisor International cooperation Office Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro Telephone and What's App contact: +5521 3527 2319 E-mail: [email protected] Rua Marquês de São Vicente 225 - Gávea Ed. Padre Leonel Franca 8th floor 22453-900 - Rio de Janeiro/RJ - Brazil