FDC (Fundação Dom Cabral) flag flying in front of a modern campus building, with the Brazilian flag and a clear blue sky in the background.

Life at FDC

About Brazil

Brazil is more than a country — it is a world unto itself. The largest nation in South America and the fifth largest on the planet, Brazil is home to over 213 million people, a continental territory of extraordinary diversity, and an economy deeply integrated into global value chains...

Aerial view of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, featuring the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain overlooking the city, Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf Mountain, and surrounding coastline under clear daylight.

The FDC Experience

Learning at FDC goes far beyond the classroom. Every program is designed to bridge executive education and real-world immersion — connecting leaders with the ideas, places, and people that shape Brazil's most compelling story...

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Our Campuses

Brazil is a country of vast cultural richness, economic diversity, and dynamic urban centers. The cities that host FDC’s campuses - Belo Horizonte, Nova Lima, and São Paulo - reflect this vibrancy and offer international students, executives, and academic partners a unique blend of business opportunities, quality of life, and cultural depth...

Modern office lobby with a curved reception desk, a staff member working at a computer, purple cushioned seating, indoor plants, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, and security turnstiles beneath an FDC-branded wood-paneled wall.