Skip to content

Programs : Brochure

This page is the brochure for your selected program. You can view the provided information for this program on this page and click on the available buttons for additional options.

CIEE Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Outgoing Program)

Print  Save  Share

Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Class Standing: 2. 3rd Class Housing Options: Host Family
Program Type: Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.75
Areas of Study: Biology, Engineering
Program Description:
Rio
CIEE Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Home to the world’s largest urban park, and situated on the environmentally fragile Guanabara Bay and Atlantic Coast of Brazil, there are few places better for you to study the critical issues associated with the environmental and sustainability issues that Rio.

Through rigorous coursework and complementary field experiences, you’ll enhance your knowledge of contemporary environmental and sustainability issues (social, economical and environmental) from a local, national and global perspective.

In Rio you will:logo
  • Live in a vibrant, culturally rich city and a global capital of environmental sustainability and sustainable development
  • Enroll directly in courses at one of Brazil’s most prestigious universities
  • Explore the city and country through a series of excursions and guided visits
  • Take advantage of engagement opportunities at environmental organizations such as CEBDS (Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development), IBEA (Brazilian Institute for Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Protection), SOS Mata Atlantica, Greenpeace, and more.
Find out more.

Please check the CIEE website for final program dates, and speak with your CIEE Study Abroad Advisor prior to booking airfare. 

 



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2024 05/16/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2024 12/31/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.