The search by Brazilians for undergraduate and graduate studies abroad has grown significantly in recent surveys of the exchange market, representing a shift in how young people plan their careers. According to the Selo Belta 2026 Survey, conducted by the Brazilian Association of Exchange Agencies, academic education abroad accounts for 23.6% of the most desired exchange modalities among Brazilian students, one of the most expressive percentages in the survey. The Brazilian exchange market moved R$ 7 billion in 2025, a 27.3% increase compared to R$ 5.5 billion recorded in 2024. Marina Jendiroba, executive director of Intercultural Intercâmbio, a company specialized in exchange programs for 31 years, commented that the growth reveals a more mature understanding about the value of international education. This movement follows the general expansion of the international education sector in the country.
Interest in undergraduate and graduate studies abroad grows
oglobo10 September 2026 at 20:02
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