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CIEE January in Rio de Janeiro (Outgoing Program) Print  Save 
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Program Terms: Winter
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January in Rio de Janeiro

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

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Program Overview

It’s hard not to get caught-up in the pulsing energy of this dynamic metropolis! Life in Rio is out in the open, in the streets, and on the beaches under the tropical sun. Spend January in Rio taking one, three-week course on intercultural engagement, surrounded by the culture and people of this vibrant, bustling city.

Unique Experiences

VISIT THE VALONGO WHARF

the most significant slave port in the Western Hemisphere and now, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

BE INSPIRED

Rio de Janeiro is surrounded by mountains and sea resting between the Guanabara Bay and the Atlantic ocean.

IMMERSE YOURSELF

Rio’s rich and diverse arts culture and understand Samba and Carnival beyond the clichés.

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Excursions & Activities

During your study abroad in Rio, you may enjoy some of these activities:

  • Enjoy day excursions to discover Brazil!
  • See why Brazilians are mad about football by attending a live match at the Maracanã, one of the world´s biggest soccer stadiums.
  • Take percussion lessons with professional samba players.
  • Immerse yourself in Rio’s rich local culture.
  • Experience a capoeira lesson.
  • Take a hike on one of the many trails through the Atlantic Forest that envelopes the city. You can even hike to the top of Corcovado mountain, where the Christ the Redeemer statues awaits you.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport pick-up
  • Multi-day on-site orientation – introducing students to Brazilian society and culture, and the CIEE academic program.
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter 2027 09/30/2026 ** Varies TBA TBA

** Indicates the Office of Education Abroad pre-approval deadline. Students will also need to meet the actual program application deadlines, which may be earlier. See the Getting Started page for more details.