About the course
Recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC), the Undergraduate Economics course at FGV EPGE is considered the best in Brazil. The undergraduation encourages the student to exercise independence of thought, creativity and critical capacity.
Its pedagogical project guarantees the student a solid theoretical-quantitative training specific to the field of Economics. In addition, the student can dedicate himself to one or more of the following areas of study: Finance, Economic Policy and Markets and Contracts.
Enrollment for the course selection process can be done separately in the different admission modalities: FGV Entrance Exam, ENEM and International.
About the course
Recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC), the Undergraduate Economics course at FGV EPGE is considered the best in Brazil. The undergraduation encourages the student to exercise independence of thought, creativity and critical capacity.
Its pedagogical project guarantees the student a solid theoretical-quantitative training specific to the field of Economics. In addition, the student can dedicate himself to one or more of the following areas of study: Finance, Economic Policy and Markets and Contracts.
Enrollment for the course selection process can be done separately in the different admission modalities: FGV Entrance Exam, ENEM and International.
Entry in:
2026.1
Course duration
04 years
Class schedule
Full-time
Curriculum Structure
Monthly payment
BRL 7.186,00
*refers to the value of 2026.1
On-campus format
FGV - Praia de Botafogo, 190 - Botafogo/RJ
Contact
José Gustavo Féres
E-mail: jose.feres@fgv.br
+55 (21) 3799-5470 / 5594
Candidate-to-vacancy ratio
6,5 (2025.1)
Founded in 1961, the Brazilian School of Economics and Finance (FGV EPGE) aims to contribute to the teaching and expansion of knowledge in the area of Economics. Since its foundation, it has trained some of the most professionally distinguished Brazilian economists and has contributed to national development.
The School offers stricto sensu undergraduate and graduate courses in Economic Sciences. Its professors combine teaching and research, remaining active in both areas. This approach ensures that the School's course curricula are always updated, incorporating the most recent debates and topics on the economic agenda.
ENEM
In addition to the FGV Entrance Exam result, FGV also uses the ENEM scores, provided by the National Institute of Educational Research of the Ministry of Education (INEP/MEC), to rank candidates in the selection process for Economics.
Foreign Candidates
Consult the Announcement for admission requirements for other admission modalities.
RECOGNITION
IGC
1º lugar nacional em 9 das 16 avaliações do IGC já realizadas pelo MEC, dentre aproximadamente 2100 Instituições de Ensino Superior.
CPC
1º lugar no CPC dentre 9891 cursos de nível superior avaliados pelo MEC.
ENADE
1º lugar nacional no Enade de Economia em 4 das 6 avaliações já divulgadas pelo MEC.
CAPES
Nota máxima da Capes em todos os Programas de Mestrado e Doutorado.
IMPRENSA
Avaliação máxima do Guia de Faculdades do Estadão e 1º lugar entre as instituições privadas no curso de Economia no Ranking Universitário da Folha (RUF) pelo segundo ano consecutivo (2024 e 2025).
REPEC
1º lugar índice REPEC dentre os Departamentos e Centros de Pesquisa em Economia no Brasil, em 19 das 21 avaliações anuais já publicadas.
Tilburg
1º lugar na América Latina nos índices de citações e de publicações.
AVALIAÇÃO INSTITUCIONAL
Nota máxima 5 na Avaliação Institucional do MEC.
ANPEC
Alunos da EPGE conquistaram o 1º lugar nacional dentre as graduações de economia em 4 das últimas 9 avaliações da ANPEC.
DIFFERENTIALS OF STUDYING AT FGV EPGE
Studying Economics at FGV provides students with a wide range of opportunities at a renowned institution in Brazil and around the world.
Professors at FGV EPGE are active in both teaching and research. This approach ensures that the School's course curricula are always updated, incorporating the most recent debates and topics on the economic agenda.
Its pedagogical project guarantees the student a solid theoretical-quantitative training specific to the field of Economics.
The student can dedicate himself to one or more of the following areas of study within Economics: Finance, Economic Policy and Markets and Contracts.
A good economist needs to be prepared to act as a leader in socioeconomic development processes. Therefore, the course offers a broad academic background, consolidated through important partnerships with public, private and NGOs.
A formação oferecida pela EPGE está em diálogo permanente com os grandes debates da atualidade. Temas como políticas públicas, finanças, meio ambiente, tecnologia, inteligência artificial e transformações no mercado de trabalho fazem parte da experiência acadêmica dos alunos
A EPGE mantém forte inserção internacional, com fluxo de pesquisadores visitantes, interação com instituições de excelência no exterior e participação em redes acadêmicas globais. Esse ambiente é enriquecido por seminários, intercâmbios e visitas de pesquisadores de destaque internacional, incluindo laureados com o Prêmio Nobel em Economia.
Mais informações podem ser obtidas na página da Escola: https://epge.fgv.br/pt/graduacao/descricao
KNOW MORE
Working with Economics does not limit your professional horizon: the career is a true bridge between the Mathematical and the Human Sciences, preparing you for a wide range of professional activities.
That's why FGV wants to help you learn a little more about your future career!
Evaluates microeconomic and macroeconomic, political and social frameworks and scenarios that affect the life and decisions of any type of organization:
Public companies
Private Corporations
Audit and Consulting Companies
Economic and Political Consulting
It analyzes and evaluates public policies in areas such as health, education, public safety, combating poverty and the environment at the national and international levels. You can work for governments or international institutions and also companies:
Global Audit and Consulting Firms
World Bank, UN, IMF
Governments and Research Institutions
It analyzes sectors of the economy to provide information that will guide the decisions of companies and investors. It also works with lawyers in the area of regulatory law, regulation and competition:
Public companies
Economic and Political Consultings
Investment Banks
Government, CADE, Secretariat of Economic Law
It works with the financial management of organizations from different sectors:
Private or Public Corporations
Commercial and Investment Banks
Corporations of the Services and Agroindustry Sectors
Financial and Accounting Audit Consulting
Strategy Consulting
Insurance company
Financial Consulting
The FGV and EPGE - RJ have established several scholarship programs aimed at promoting and increasing racial diversity and social equity within their student body, as well as creating opportunities to ensure that students’ social and financial circumstances do not become an obstacle to continuing their studies at the institution.
For more details on the scholarships offered for each course, read the Notice.
I ended up choosing EPGE and I don't regret it one bit. Several EPGE researchers, students, alumni, professors, work with applied research, which is super relevant, and I think it has a very large return for society. EPGE has a strong role on this research front and is well connected to the public as well.
FGV EXPERIENCE
The FGV Experience is a free meeting and allows students to get to know our courses and facilities.
GET TO KNOW YOUR FUTURE CAREER CLOSER!
Participate and get your questions answered about the courses, forms of admission, scholarships and exchange ideas with professors about the benefits of studying at FGV.
Lectures and Thematic Classes!
Choose one of the available options and have the experience of BEING AN FGV MEMBER!
FGV Day is a free meeting at which students can ask questions about our courses and university entrance exam, as well as talk to professors about the benefits of doing an undergraduate degree at FGV. The event is also open to parents, professors and companions who would like to find out more about FGV.
SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT
Discover how FGV EPGE can boost your career in the field of Economics and Finance. Schedule your visit right now and embark on this journey towards academic and professional success.
Our undergraduate and graduate programs offer a solid theoretical foundation combined with practical experiences that prepare our students for real-world challenges.
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