{"id":5985,"date":"2025-11-03T23:04:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T23:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/?page_id=5985"},"modified":"2026-08-12T14:29:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T14:29:20","slug":"universities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/en\/universities\/","title":{"rendered":"Universities"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5985\" class=\"elementor elementor-5985 elementor-8946\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-785c16c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"785c16c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;video&quot;,&quot;background_video_link&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/gradeup.com.br\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/das-universidades-e-cursos.mp4&quot;,&quot;background_play_on_mobile&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-video-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<video class=\"elementor-background-video-hosted\" role=\"presentation\" autoplay muted playsinline loop><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85508ca elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"85508ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We are official representatives of universities in several countries.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8f24db elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a8f24db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your university studies abroad begin here.<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7369615 elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7369615\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpecialized consulting services for Brazilian students who want to study abroad. 100% of our students have been accepted into at least one institution, and 85% have received some form of scholarship.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-330f3b5 e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"330f3b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;bounce&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11b8726 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"11b8726\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-shrink\" href=\"#universidades\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea8c991 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ea8c991\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85777ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"85777ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n  :root {\n    --gold: #ad8b18;\n    --gold-light: #c9a84c;\n    --gold-pale: rgba(173,139,24,0.14);\n    --gold-pale2: rgba(173,139,24,0.07);\n    --navy: #0d1b2a;\n    --text: #1a1a2e;\n    --text-mid: #5a5a7a;\n    --white: #ffffff;\n    --off-white: #f7f6f3;\n    --border: #e5e1d8;\n    --card-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);\n  }\n\n  .gu-hero-wrap { font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; 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}\n    .gu-steps::before { display: none; }\n  }\n  @media (max-width: 560px) {\n    .gu-trust-items { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .gu-s1-ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }\n    .gu-s1-h1 { font-size: 28px; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"gu-hero-wrap\">\n\n  <section class=\"gu-s1\" aria-label=\"Universities abroad for Brazilian students\">\n    <div class=\"gu-s1-deco1\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gu-s1-deco2\"><\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"gu-s1-inner\">\n      <div class=\"gu-s1-left\">\n        <div class=\"gu-s1-eyebrow\">\n          <span class=\"gu-s1-eyebrow-dot\"><\/span>\n          Over 5,000 students guided to study abroad.\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2 class=\"gu-s1-h1\">\n          Find your university<br>\n          abroad and <em>start your\n          global academic journey<\/em>\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p class=\"gu-s1-lead\">\n          Gradeup connects <strong>Brazilian students<\/strong> to the best universities in several countries, such as the <strong>United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and others,<\/strong> with specialized consultancy from the first contact to departure. Discover below some universities where our students have been accepted.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"gu-s1-ctas\">\n          <a href=\"#universities\" class=\"gu-btn-primary\">\n            Explore universities\n            <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/a>\n          <a href=\"\/en\/consultancy\/\" class=\"gu-btn-ghost\">\n            How the consultancy works\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"gu-s1-right\">\n        <div class=\"gu-collage\">\n\n          <div class=\"gu-collage-img gu-col-main\">\n            <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\n              src=\"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gradeup-Brazil.jpg\"\n              alt=\"Brazilian student accepted at a university abroad with Gradeup's support\"\n              loading=\"eager\" width=\"360\" height=\"560\"\n            >\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"gu-collage-img gu-col-r1\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n              src=\"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amanda-Ayumi.png\"\n              alt=\"Gradeup student accepted at an international university\"\n              loading=\"eager\" width=\"280\" height=\"190\"\n            >\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"gu-collage-img gu-col-r2\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n              src=\"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gallery-EXE-about-the-center-three.webp\"\n              alt=\"Gradeup partner university campus abroad\"\n              loading=\"lazy\" width=\"280\" height=\"190\"\n            >\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"gu-collage-img gu-col-r3\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n              src=\"https:\/\/gradeup.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/international-students-on-a-university-campus-preparing-to-enter-university-through-pathway-programs.webp\"\n              alt=\"International students on a university campus abroad\"\n              loading=\"lazy\" width=\"280\" height=\"150\"\n            >\n            <div class=\"gu-img-overlay\">\n              <span class=\"gu-overlay-title\">Accepted in 15+ countries<\/span>\n              <span class=\"gu-overlay-sub\">USA &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; UK &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Canada &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Europe &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Oceania<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"gu-proof-card\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Gradeup acceptance rate\">\n          <div class=\"gu-proof-icon\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4M21 12a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\" stroke=\"#ad8b18\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"gu-proof-num\">100%<\/div>\n            <div class=\"gu-proof-desc\">of our students accepted into,<br>at least, one university<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"gu-s2\" aria-label=\"Why choose Gradeup to study abroad\">\n    <div class=\"gu-s2-inner\">\n\n      <div class=\"gu-s2-top\">\n        <div class=\"gu-s2-left\">\n          <h2>\n            Specialized consultancy<br>\n            for <em>your admission<\/em><br>\n            to global universities\n          <\/h2>\n          <div class=\"gu-s2-divider\"><\/div>\n          <p>\n            Specialized consultancy for Brazilian students who want to study abroad. 100% of our students have been accepted into at least one institution and 85% received some form of scholarship.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"gu-trust-items\">\n          <div class=\"gu-trust-item\">\n            <div class=\"gu-trust-icon\">\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\" stroke=\"#ad8b18\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"gu-trust-big\">4.9<span>\u2605<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"gu-trust-label\">Average rating on Google with over 100 reviews from accepted students<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"gu-trust-item\">\n            <div class=\"gu-trust-icon\">\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\" stroke=\"#ad8b18\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"gu-trust-big\">85<span>%<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"gu-trust-label\">of our students receive some type of scholarship abroad<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"gu-steps-title\">How it works<\/div>\n      <div class=\"gu-steps-headline\">From the first conversation to securing your spot, in 3 steps<\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"gu-steps\" role=\"list\" aria-label=\"How Gradeup consultancy works\">\n\n        <div class=\"gu-step-card\" role=\"listitem\">\n          <div class=\"gu-step-num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/div>\n          <h3 class=\"gu-step-title\">Schedule a free strategic conversation<\/h3>\n          <p class=\"gu-step-desc\">\n            Talk to a consultant so we can evaluate your profile and goals. In this\n            first free meeting, you will learn about our methodology and discover\n            how we can help you secure your spot at the best universities in the world.\n          <\/p>\n          <a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"gu-step-link\">\n            Schedule free consultation\n            <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M8 3l5 5-5 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"gu-step-card\" role=\"listitem\">\n          <div class=\"gu-step-num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/div>\n          <h3 class=\"gu-step-title\">Apply with full support<\/h3>\n          <p class=\"gu-step-desc\">\n            By hiring our advisory services, you will have specialists by your side at\n            every step: from the strategic choice of universities, through the\n            submission of applications, to your departure abroad. 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There are so many options and many of them I had never even heard of!! It took a few conversations to figure out the course that best fit my profile and interest. To my surprise, I was accepted by all 3 universities I applied to \u2013 Bath, Exeter, and York. I chose York and I don't regret it!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"gu-story-name\">Jamile Dabul<\/div>\n            <div class=\"gu-story-detail\">University of York \u00b7 United Kingdom<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Story 2 \u2014 Eduardo Karas, photo removed -->\n        <div class=\"gu-story-card\">\n          <div class=\"gu-story-panel\">\n            <div class=\"gu-story-panel-header\">\n              <span class=\"gu-story-uni-badge\">United Kingdom<\/span>\n              <div class=\"gu-story-stars\">\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"gu-story-quote\">Sending an application abroad, making the decision of which university to attend, and even getting a visa to enter another country is all very intimidating. Frankly, it's hard not to be scared. Because of this, and other reasons too, Gradeup was essential for me to be able to complete this entire process. Besides, any other doubt or request that arose was quickly answered by the team. I will never forget the support of this company.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"gu-story-name\">Eduardo Karas<\/div>\n            <div class=\"gu-story-detail\">Undergraduate \u00b7 Cardiff University &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Master's \u00b7 Goldsmiths, University of London<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Story 3 \u2014 Julia Gotin, photo removed -->\n        <div class=\"gu-story-card\">\n          <div class=\"gu-story-panel\">\n            <div class=\"gu-story-panel-header\">\n              <span class=\"gu-story-uni-badge\">Canada &amp; Europe<\/span>\n              <div class=\"gu-story-stars\">\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"gu-story-quote\">Since I was little I had the dream of studying abroad, and Gradeup was crucial in making that dream come true. Leo and the team were always available to answer all my questions (and I had many!!!) and help with everything necessary.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"gu-story-name\">Julia Gotin<\/div>\n            <div class=\"gu-story-detail\">University of Manitoba \u00b7 Canada<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"gu-stories-cta-strip\">\n        <p class=\"gu-cta-strip-text\">\n          <strong>100% of our students have been accepted<\/strong> to at least one of their chosen universities. Your story starts with a free consultation.\n        <\/p>\n        <a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"gu-cta-strip-btn\">\n          Schedule free consultancy\n          <svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M8 3l5 5-5 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"grdfaq-section\" aria-label=\"Frequently asked questions about universities abroad and Gradeup consultancy\">\n    <div class=\"grdfaq-inner\">\n      <div class=\"grdfaq-left-outer\" id=\"grdfaq-left-outer\">\n        <div class=\"grdfaq-left-inner\" id=\"grdfaq-left-inner\">\n          <span class=\"grdfaq-eyebrow\">Frequently asked questions<\/span>\n          <h2 class=\"grdfaq-headline\">Everything you<br>need to know to<br><span class=\"grdfaq-headline-em\">study abroad<\/span><\/h2>\n          <div class=\"grdfaq-divider\"><\/div>\n          <p class=\"grdfaq-sub\">We've gathered the most common questions from Brazilian students about admission to universities in the UK, US, Canada, and Europe \u2014 answered by our specialized consultants.<\/p>\n          <div class=\"grdfaq-card\">\n            <div class=\"grdfaq-card-title\">Didn't find your answer?<\/div>\n            <p class=\"grdfaq-card-text\">Speak directly with a Gradeup consultant. The initial guidance session is free and without obligation.<\/p>\n            <a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"grdfaq-card-btn\">Talk to a consultant <svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M8 3l5 5-5 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"grdfaq-list\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n\n        <div class=\"grdfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"grdfaq-trigger\" onclick=\"grdfaqToggle(this)\"><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-num\">01<\/span><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-text\" itemprop=\"name\">What is a university consultancy for studying abroad?<\/span><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M4 6l4 4 4-4\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"grdfaq-answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div class=\"grdfaq-answer-body\" itemprop=\"text\">A university consultancy is a specialized service that accompanies the student through all stages of the application process to universities abroad \u2014 from analyzing the academic profile, choosing courses and universities, preparing documents like the <strong>personal statement and recommendation letters<\/strong>, completing applications, providing guidance on scholarships, to pre-departure support. Gradeup offers this service in a personalized way, with experienced consultants in the international market. Gradeup TravelMate brings together over 20 years of experience in the international university advisory market.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"grdfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"grdfaq-trigger\" onclick=\"grdfaqToggle(this)\"><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-num\">02<\/span><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Which countries have the best universities for Brazilian students?<\/span><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M4 6l4 4 4-4\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"grdfaq-answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div class=\"grdfaq-answer-body\" itemprop=\"text\">The most sought-after destinations by Brazilians are the <strong>United Kingdom, United States, and Canada<\/strong>, as well as countries in Europe and Oceania (Australia and New Zealand). Each destination has its own characteristics in terms of the educational system, cost of living, visa possibilities, and the job market. There is no universally \"best\" destination \u2014 our job is to identify the ideal combination of institution, country, and the profile and goals of each student. Gradeup consultants analyze each case individually to recommend the options that truly make sense for you.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"grdfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"grdfaq-trigger\" onclick=\"grdfaqToggle(this)\"><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-num\">03<\/span><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-text\" itemprop=\"name\">How much does it cost to do an undergraduate or master's degree abroad?<\/span><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M4 6l4 4 4-4\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"grdfaq-answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div class=\"grdfaq-answer-body\" itemprop=\"text\">Costs vary considerably and depend on several factors: the destination country, whether the city is a capital or a smaller town, the institution's profile, and whether the student has access to scholarships. That is why we do not usually work with fixed price ranges \u2014 they tend to be more intimidating than useful and rarely reflect the reality of each case. It is part of our advisory service to understand each student's financial profile and select options that fit their planning.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"grdfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"grdfaq-trigger\" onclick=\"grdfaqToggle(this)\"><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-num\">04<\/span><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-text\" itemprop=\"name\">How does the application process for universities abroad work?<\/span><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M4 6l4 4 4-4\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"grdfaq-answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div class=\"grdfaq-answer-body\" itemprop=\"text\">The process generally includes: <strong>(1) choosing universities and courses<\/strong> compatible with your profile; <strong>(2) preparing documents<\/strong> \u2014 school transcripts, personal statement, recommendation letters, portfolio (when applicable); <strong>(3) language certification<\/strong> \u2014 IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent; <strong>(4) completing the application<\/strong> on university portals; <strong>(5) tracking the offers<\/strong> received; <strong>(6) enrollment and visa preparation<\/strong>. Gradeup accompanies and guides you through each of these stages and recommends that the student starts the advisory process about 1 year before the departure date.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"grdfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"grdfaq-trigger\" onclick=\"grdfaqToggle(this)\"><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-num\">05<\/span><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Do I need to speak fluent English to study abroad?<\/span><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M4 6l4 4 4-4\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"grdfaq-answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div class=\"grdfaq-answer-body\" itemprop=\"text\">Proof of proficiency in the language of instruction, through tests such as <strong>IELTS or TOEFL<\/strong>, is part of the selection process for international universities. The minimum required level varies according to the chosen university and program. 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The market values international experience and technical knowledge.<br><br><strong>Regulated Professions:<\/strong> For those who intend to practice professions that require registration with professional councils in Brazil \u2014 such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, or Psychology \u2014 or pursue an academic career in public universities, the revalidation process is mandatory.<br><br>Our team of consultants is available to analyze your specific case and advise on the best options for your career.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"grdfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"grdfaq-trigger\" onclick=\"grdfaqToggle(this)\"><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-num\">07<\/span><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-text\" itemprop=\"name\">What is the difference between a study abroad exchange and a full undergraduate degree abroad?<\/span><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M4 6l4 4 4-4\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"grdfaq-answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div class=\"grdfaq-answer-body\" itemprop=\"text\">A <strong>study abroad exchange<\/strong> (or sandwich degree) is when the student is already enrolled in a Brazilian university and spends one or two semesters at a university abroad. The subjects taken can be used towards their Brazilian curriculum. A <strong>full undergraduate degree abroad<\/strong> is when the student enrolls directly in a foreign university to take the entire 3 to 4-year program, obtaining an international degree. Gradeup works with both modalities.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"grdfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"grdfaq-trigger\" onclick=\"grdfaqToggle(this)\"><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-num\">08<\/span><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-text\" itemprop=\"name\">How do I get a scholarship for universities abroad?<\/span><span class=\"grdfaq-trigger-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M4 6l4 4 4-4\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"grdfaq-answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div class=\"grdfaq-answer-body\" itemprop=\"text\">It is very common for international universities to offer scholarships, usually partial, to international students. 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