Study in Brazil through the GCUB International Mobility Program 2026

The International Cooperation Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB) continues its traditional scholarship program, accompanied by monthly stipends, within the scope of its International Mobility Program - GCUB-Mob—aimed at international students from the five continents interested in pursuing Master's or Doctoral Degrees at associated Brazilian Higher Education Institutions (HEI).

In this edition, more than 850 Master's and Doctoral scholarships will be offered by 58 Brazilian universities that are members of GCUB. The academic programs are scheduled to begin in 2026.

Eligibility Criteria for Study in Brazil through the GCUB International Mobility Program 2026

General requirements for applications:

1. Submit an application in Portuguese, English, Spanish, or French.
2. Be a citizen of a country that maintains a diplomatic relationship with Brazil.
3. Not having Brazilian nationality.
4. Declare to be in good health conditions (physical and mental) to carry out postgraduate studies.
5. To have the ability to finance additional expenses not covered by the scholarship, such as airfare, visa processing, international health insurance for the entire study period, and other maintenance expenses.
6. Indicate the level applied for: Master’s or Doctorate.
7. Submit the graduation diploma, regardless of the degree you applied For: Master’s or Doctorate.
8. For Doctoral candidates, it will be the responsibility of the candidate to verify if the Graduate Program requires a master's degree. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the disqualification of the candidate.

Each candidate can enroll in up to five Master's or Doctoral programs, from different HEI and, preferably, from different regions of Brazil

Documents Required for Application

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the Online Application Form.

The candidate must upload in the Online Application Form the following documents, in PDF format:

Copy of identification document (citizenship document, Passport or National Identification Document)

Curriculum Vitae

Undergraduate diploma (licensure or university bachelor's degree) or a certificate of completion or a declaration from the university that certifies the completion of studies carried out.

Benefits of Study in Brazil through the GCUB International Mobility Program 2026

During the regular period of academic affiliation with the host HEI, each selected candidate will receive the following benefits:

1. Exemption from paying enrollment fees, tuition or academic fees at the host HEI, related to the study program for which they were selected
2. Access to university restaurants, if any, under the same conditions as any other student at the host HEI.
3. Access to classes, classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and other university services under the same conditions as any other student at the host HEI.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to International Cooperation Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB) on gcub.org.br to apply

Read the application guideline before applying.

For more details, visit GCUB scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

July 13, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Study in Brazil through the GCUB International Mobility Program 2026