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Study in Brasília

This guide explains student life in Brasília, Brazil, including an estimated monthly student budget of $500, Tropical savanna climate with a warm, rainy summer and a distinct, very dry winter., VITEM IV (Student Visa) guidance, 59 universities. Explore verified details for Brazil below.

Brasília, Brazil
Brasília, Brazil — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$500
Climate
Tropical savanna climate with a warm, rainy summer and a distinct, very dry winter.
Safety score
55/100
English friendliness
25%
Student visa
VITEM IV (Student Visa)
Work while studying
International students on a VITEM IV visa are strictly prohibited from engaging in remunerated employment in Brazil.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$120
  • Food$250
  • Transport$50
  • Leisure$80

Rent is for An individual room in an on-campus student apartment at the University of Brasília.

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

Potential advantages

  • Home to the University of Brasília (UnB), a top-ranked tuition-free federal university
  • High quality of life with abundant green spaces and parks
  • Unique modernist architecture and highly organized urban planning

Considerations

  • One of the most expensive cities in Brazil for daily living
  • City layout is heavily car-dependent, making public transit less convenient
  • Extremely dry weather and low humidity during the winter months

Student housing in Brasília

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Universities in Brasília

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Follows the University of Brasília's 2023-2024 Fact Sheet for on-campus accommodation (R$ 600/month). As UnB does not publish a full budget and Brazil has no single official proof-of-funds figure, other costs are estimated to meet the typical consular requirement of US$ 500 per month. Figures apply to 2023-2024.

Figures for Brasília are partly taken from the official sources listed below and partly researched estimates, 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: 2023-2024. Last reviewed September 2026.

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