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Study in Bento Gonçalves

This guide explains student life in Bento Gonçalves, Brazil, including an estimated monthly student budget of $400, Subtropical climate with warm summers and cool, damp winters., VITEM IV (Student Visa) guidance, 4 universities. Explore verified details for Brazil below.

Bento Gonçalves, Brazil
Bento Gonçalves, Brazil — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$400
Climate
Subtropical climate with warm summers and cool, damp winters.
Safety score
75/100
English friendliness
15%
Student visa
VITEM IV (Student Visa)
Work while studying
Not permitted on a VITEM IV student visa, except for mandatory study-related internships (estágios).

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$120
  • Food$160
  • Transport$40
  • Leisure$80

Rent is for arented room in a shared student house or local pensionata (boarding house).

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

Potential advantages

  • Located in the safe and scenic Serra Gaúcha region
  • Known as the wine capital of Brazil with a rich Italian heritage
  • Significantly lower cost of living compared to major Brazilian capitals

Considerations

  • Very limited English spoken; fluency in Portuguese is essential
  • Fewer large-scale university facilities compared to major state capitals
  • Cool, damp winters that differ from the typical tropical Brazilian climate

Student housing in Bento Gonçalves

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Universities in Bento Gonçalves

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Figures for Bento Gonçalves 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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