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Study in Araras

This guide explains student life in Araras, Brazil, including an estimated monthly student budget of $700, Araras features a tropical altitude climate with hot, rainy summers and mild, dry winters., VITEM IV guidance, 4 universities. Explore verified details for Brazil below.

Araras, Brazil
Araras, Brazil — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$700
Climate
Araras features a tropical altitude climate with hot, rainy summers and mild, dry winters.
Safety score
55/100
English friendliness
20%
Student visa
VITEM IV
Work while studying
International students on a VITEM IV visa are strictly prohibited from engaging in paid employment in Brazil.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$250
  • Food$250
  • Transport$80
  • Leisure$120

Rent is for Estimated cost for a room in a shared student house (republica) in Araras, as no official university accommodation rates are published.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • More affordable cost of living than major cities like Sao Paulo
  • Hosts a campus of the Federal University of Sao Carlos (UFSCar)
  • Safer and more relaxed lifestyle typical of the Sao Paulo interior

Considerations

  • Portuguese is essential as English is rarely spoken
  • Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities
  • Fewer nightlife and cultural amenities than a major metropolis

Student housing in Araras

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Universities in Araras

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Figures for Araras are researched estimates and are not taken from an official published budget, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024. Last reviewed September 2026.

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