About the course
About the course
A degree in Public Administration is ideal for those interested in management and public policy. If, when reading the news, you are interested in government actions and their influence on how society functions, and you would also like to contribute to improving people's lives and the functioning of businesses through public policies, this course is for you.
You will study topics such as sustainability, mobility, infrastructure, social responsibility, inclusion, inequality, digital government, education, health, economic development, government-business relations, and how politics shapes these relations. You will be able to work in public organizations, the private sector, and the so-called third sector.
The course aims to provide a broad and in-depth education in the field of social sciences, developing the capacity for analysis, articulation, negotiation, and decision-making. Students will also develop a solid foundation for addressing international and economic issues.
Training in Public Administration allows for the building of a solid career and the development of skills that enable professionals to propose and lead significant changes in Brazilian society.
Registration for the course selection process can be done separately through the different admission methods: FGV Entrance Exam, ENEM (Brazilian National High School Exam), and International.
Entry into
2027.1
Course duration
04 years
Period
Full-time: semesters 1 through 6.
Morning: semesters 7 and 8.
Curriculum
Monthly fee
R$ 7,560.00/month
for 4 years
*refers to the value in 2026.1
In-person modality
FGV EAESP Campus,
Av. 9 de Julho, 2029,
Bela Vista, São Paulo, SP
Contact
Candidate-to-vacancy ratio
3,4 (2025.1)
Double Degree Program: Sciences Po + FGV EAESP
An international four-year program, conducted in France and Brazil, awarding two diplomas upon completion.
Why choose a degree in Public Administration?
A degree in Public Administration offers resources and tools that enable student growth, preparing them to act as professionals who understand and analyze public policies, or as agents of social transformation who wish to make the world a more just place.
Virtually all activities that occur in society are influenced by public policies: the functioning and success of organizations, people's lives, and access to essential services such as education, health, and transportation, for example. Therefore, it is essential to understand how public policies are developed and implemented, as well as to develop the ability to analyze their results. A professional who possesses these skills can work in any area of the job market, since government decisions will always influence the organization in which they work.
Therefore, work in the area of public policy is not limited to governmental organizations. It encompasses activities such as education, health, culture, sports, sustainability, mobility, infrastructure, social entrepreneurship, economic and social development, projects and consulting for public bodies, public service concessionaires, governmental coordination, corporate social responsibility, and human rights.
The graduate prepares to assume a leading position in areas of the public sector such as governments, NGOs, consultancies, international organizations, corporate foundations, and research institutes; he/she may also work in private sector organizations, generally in areas that are influenced by public policies or have a direct relationship with public organizations (for example, government relations).
Furthermore, professionals with a degree in public administration can provide consulting services to national and international public bodies and work in organizations within the United Nations system.
To equip students with this broad range of skills, the Public Administration course provides a solid theoretical and applied education in the social sciences, as well as in the formulation, management, and analysis of public policies and their impact on people and organizations. Students will develop analytical, qualitative, and quantitative skills to study public policies, as well as their articulation, negotiation, and decision-making abilities. They will also be trained to analyze international and economic issues.
Foreign Candidates
The specific selection process for foreign candidates includes a document review and an online interview. To participate, applicants must be foreign nationals or Brazilian citizens with dual nationality, have completed the last four years of compulsory education at educational institutions located outside of Brazil, and not hold a university degree.
Recognition
Recognition
Internationalization
With over 110 internationally renowned foreign institutions as partners, FGV is the most internationalized business school in Latin America and has a long tradition in the field of exchange programs.
Our dedicated area (Office for Global Affairs) facilitates a variety of international activities, including the regular student exchange program and international vacation programs (July/January), as well as international seminars.
Triple International Accreditation
The first business school in Brazil, and one of the few in the world, to hold triple international accreditation: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), European Quality Improvement System (EFMD), and Association of MBAs (Amba).
ENADE
Highest score in the latest National Student Performance Examination.
IGC/MEC
Received the highest possible score in the latest General Course Index (IGC) assessment by the Ministry of Education (MEC).
What sets FGV EAESP apart
Studying at EAESP provides students with a wide range of opportunities at a renowned institution in Brazil and worldwide.
Starting in the 5th semester, students can apply to simultaneously pursue a second degree at FGV: Law or Economics.
The São Paulo School of Business Administration (FGV EAESP), the São Paulo School of Economics (FGV EESP), and the São Paulo School of Law (FGV Direito SP) offer their students the possibility of obtaining a double degree, without the need to take a new entrance exam.
With this advantage, students approved in our internal selection process can graduate in two of the three courses offered by FGV (Business Administration and Economics or Business Administration and Law or Economics and Law) in a shorter period than if they were to study both consecutively.
The similarity of the schools' curricula, which have focused on ensuring some common subject content, allows for a valuable dialogue between these three areas of knowledge.
Even if enrolled in two undergraduate programs, the student only pays one tuition fee. Initially, the tuition fee for the Public Administration course is charged, and upon completion of that course, the tuition fee for the second undergraduate program – Law or Economics – will be charged for the remainder of the semester.
It has a department responsible for guiding current and former students of the school on topics related to their educational and professional development. It operates through the dissemination of job openings, the promotion of events, and guidance.
Participation in initiatives aimed at developing students beyond the classroom. These are extracurricular activities considered opportunities for personal and professional growth in projects for professionals at the beginning of their careers.
Continuously updated content, developed through innovative methodologies aligned with international experiences. It boasts a faculty composed of Brazilian and international experts qualified at the world's best schools.
20 research centers that produce hundreds of intellectual works per year, across 10 research areas, enabling the connection between applied research and practice as a source of knowledge.
Undergraduate students in Public Administration have the opportunity to participate in exchange programs at more than 110 partner universities worldwide.
The course focuses on professional experience and practice, especially in the international context.
There are a number of immersion activities in various organizations, as well as fieldwork and visits to federal and other countries' governments. There is also the development of applied projects aimed at solving real-world problems (project-based learning) throughout the course.
Students must complete a supervised internship in countries along the South-South axis, including Latin America, Portuguese-speaking African nations, China, and India.
During these internships, they work in NGOs, governments, international organizations, and/or research centers. Understanding new geopolitical realities is fundamental to the training of students in the Public Administration course.
For you to develop an innovative business model, the broader your repertoire the better. The influence of FGV EAESP on my career and my way of thinking was tremendous.
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