International Affairs Office
The Coppead Graduate School of Business was a pioneer in the internationalization of business management education in Brazil. That culture drives all its aspects and activities, with a solid and qualified international affairs .
The School has partnerships with highly renowned and internationally accredited business schools on the five continents, establishing several projects, such as:
- Exchange agreements for the Full-Time MBA students;
- Visiting professors;
- Multicultural projects;
- Dual Degree opportunities for the Executive MBA;
- International modules for the Executive MBA Program
Partner Schools
Click here to see the complete list of partner schools and the requirements needed to participate in the Full-time MBA Exchange Program.
Other International Programs and Modules
Double Degree for the Part-time Executive MBA
The Executive MBA Dual Certification Program offers 11 places for graduates of the Executive MBA each year at 2 business schools in
France. Participants must attend around 150 hours of classes during their stay in France, in addition to 160-200 hours of work on a final project that can be done in Brazil with the guidance of a French school teacher. The project must be presented on a date to be scheduled by the student with his French advisor. Students approved in both stages will receive the International MBA certificate from the selected French Business School.
Coppead currently has agreements with the following Business Schools in France:
Audencia-Nantes School of Management
NEOMA Business School.
Details, deadlines and specific requirements are distributed by the
International Affairs Office to Executive MBA students, so that students can participate in the following year.
Additional information are available from: internationaloffice@coppead.ufrj.br
ALADEN (The Latin American Alliance of Business Schools)
ALADEN is an academic partnership in education and management development signed in 2008 by COPPEAD – UFRJ (Brazil), EGADE – ITESM (Mexico), CENTRUM Católica Graduate Business Schoool (Peru) and IESA (Venezuela), all internationally accredited.
ALADEN organizes the Latin American Study Week (SLAE), focusing on Full-time MBA’s students, where Spanish is the main language of instruction. The study week is incorporated into the Full-time MBA’s program as a discipline that is offered every year, alternately, by the member institutions of ALADEN. SLAE usually takes place in May of each year and focuses on acquiring knowledge of the Latin American business context, including lectures, visits to companies and cultural aspects of the host country. Travel, accommodation and other personal expenses are self-funded by the participating students. Other expenses are generally funded by the institution hosting the SLAE.
Doing Business in Brazil Study- Weeks
COPPEAD organizes study-weeks focusing on doing business in Brazil. These study-weeks include lectures with a Brazilian perspective on different topics, such as: Brazilian culture, Corporate Governance, Logistics, Marketing, Financial Markets, New Business Models and
Economics. The study-weeks also include company visits and cultural tours.
For more information about the program, contact: internationaloffice@coppead.ufrj.br
CAPES Global Edu
About the Program
CAPES Global Edu is an initiative of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) aimed at strengthening the internationalization of Brazilian higher education institutions through the development of international academic cooperation initiatives.
The program seeks to expand the international engagement of Brazilian universities by promoting collaboration with outstanding foreign institutions, academic and scientific exchange, and the training of students and researchers in international environments.
Objectives of the Initiative
- Strengthen international academic and scientific cooperation;
- Promote mobility opportunities for students, faculty members, and researchers;
- Encourage the development of research projects in partnership with foreign institutions;
- Expand participants’ international experience and academic training.
Available Modalities
- Senior Visiting Professor: Opportunity for professors and researchers with recognized academic careers to participate in activities within the program, contributing to research development, knowledge exchange, scientific collaboration, and the strengthening of international cooperation networks.
- Doctoral Sandwich Program: Opportunity for doctoral students to undertake a research internship at a foreign institution, aiming at thesis development, the expansion of academic training, and the strengthening of international scientific collaboration.
- Short-Term Training: Academic or professional development activities carried out over a defined period, aimed at promoting knowledge updating, the development of new skills, and the exchange of experiences in international environments.
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Brazil: A modality designed for PhD researchers to conduct research activities in Brazil, promoting scientific collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the strengthening of institutional research capacity.
Calls for Proposals and Announcements
This section provides access to calls for proposals, public announcements, and related documents regarding the opportunities offered under CAPES Global Edu at COPPEAD Institute.
Edital Capes (PPG – UFRJ Nº 02 / 2026)For more information the requirements and application processes for incoming students:
Team
Ariane Cristine Roder Figueira
Associate Dean of International Relations
Maria Eduarda Imamura de Abreu
Exchange Program Analyst
Instituto COPPEAD de Administração
A Escola de negócios da UFRJ
Address
Pascoal Lemme Street, 355 – Cidade Universitária – Rio de Janeiro – RJ
Zip Code: 21941-918
Support
From Mondays to Fridays – 07:30 am to 04:30 pm
Phone: +55 21 3938-9808
WhatsApp: +55 21 96983-6602
Email: atendimento@coppead.ufrj.br
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