About São Paulo

Latin America’s Largest Economy

Improve your resume by gaining firsthand experience in Brazil, the “b” in BRICS, a popular acronym for the world’s most important emerging markets. Brazil’s combination of rich natural resources, highly skilled workforce, and entrepreneurial flair make it a force to be reckoned with. São Paulo is the financial capital of Brazil—already the world’s tenth largest city by GDP and growing so rapidly that by 2025 it is expected to rise to sixth place ahead of Paris. With more than 60% of foreign companies based in Brazil having head offices in São Paulo, the city is key for tapping into this important growth market. AmBev, Itaú Unibanco (the 10th largest bank in the world), and Grupo Pão de Açúcar (the 2nd largest retailer in Latin America) are just some of the major corporations with offices in São Paulo.

All Eyes on Brazil

Experience this increasingly prominent city with Hult’s global rotation campus in São Paulo, offered in partnership with one of Brazil’s leading business schools Fundação Dom Cabral. The host country of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympics, Brazil has become a world cultural destination attracting visitors from all over the world. Explore Brazilian culture—from the famous Carnival to the 90,000 other events held in São Paulo each year. Enjoy a concert at the Sala São Paulo, feel the energy and excitement of Brazilian football at the interactive Museu do Futebol, and see what the legendary Brazilian nightlife has to offer. Use São Paulo as your launch pad to explore Latin America with short-haul flights to Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Santiago.

Commercial capital of Latin America

São Paulo, at approximately 30 million people, is the largest city and commercial capital of Latin America, and the world’s tenth largest city by GDP. It is home to the global headquarters of seven of the FT Global 500 Companies, including Ambev, Itaú Unibanco (the tenth largest bank in the world) and Bradesco; as well the BM&F Bovespa, Latin America’s largest stock exchange. It also hosts the regional HQs of numerous multinationals including Telefónica, Volkswagen, Shell, General Motors, Carrefour, Nestlé, and Unilever. The city is also the academic center of Brazil, featuring famous institutions such as the University of São Paulo and Fundação Getulio Vargas.

Dynamic community

Historically attracting immigrants from across the world, São Paulo continues to draw international business professionals and entrepreneurs looking to make their mark on this exciting continent. Join them and discover the commercial pulse that drives this booming economy.