University of São Paulo Campus

Bridge in São Paulo's New Financial District

Classes will be held in the Faculty of Economics and Administration

Travel to São Paulo

Most citizens of Latin American origin will not need visas to travel to Brazil. However, Brazil does require visas of some foreign nationals. Please call your local Brazilian consulate to verify your status before traveling.

There are two airports in São Paulo. Most international flights arrive in Guarulhos, which is roughly 1 hour away from the University of São Paulo by taxi. A few flights arrive in the city airport, Congonhas, which is roughly 25 minutes by taxi from the University. Both airports also have regular bus service to the city center, which will be less expensive than transportation by taxi.

Room & Board

The Summer School does not have the wherewithal to make housing arrangements for students. However, below we offer suggestions of reasonable boarding opportunities near the university. This list does not imply an endorsement by the Summer School, and students are recommended to take all possible care in booking their housing.

There are many good options for housing in São Paulo, so we would encourage all students to look for options that are not very far from the USP campus. By clicking on this link, you will find a map of Sao Paulo, with a five kilometer radius around the building where all classes and lectures will be held. There are many good options within this area, and the suggestions below are merely intended to illustrate the variety of options available in close proximity to the University of São Paulo.

Upper Level Hotels

1)
HOTEL MERCURE
Rua Prof. Carlos de Carvalho, 168
http://www.mercure.com/pt/hotel-2845-mercure-sao-paulo-the-town/index.shtml
We have negotiated a rate of R$171.25 per night, which includes taxes and breakfast.

2)
ADDRESS EXECUTIVE
Rua Amauri, 513 – Jardim Europa
tel.: 0800 7734663
www.addressexecutive.com.br
Rate: R$187.00/night + 5% ISS + R$3.40 service fee. Free parking and breakfast included.

3)
LORENA FLAT
Av. Rebouças 955 - Jardins
Tel: 3069-0000
http://www.lorenaflat.com.br/novo/home/
Rate: R$199.80 with all taxes, fees, and breakfast included.

4)
HOTEL MASSIS FIVE STAR
Rua Luis Coelho, 80, Consolação
Tel: 3141-4400
http://www.massisfivestars.com.br
Rate: R$164,00 + 5% ISS tax, breakfast included.

5)
TRANSAMÉRICA FLAT LA RESIDENCE
Rua Campos Bicudo, 153 - Jardim Europa
Tel: 3167-5133
http://www.transamericaflats.com.br/Default.aspx?pageid=57A55A6A53AA71AA...

6)
TRANSAMÉRICA FLAT VICTORIA PLACE
Rua Pedroso Alvarenga, 1088 - Itaim Bibi
tel.: 3034-0075
http://www.transamericaflats.com.br/Default.aspx?pageid=5736A53AA69AA55A...
Rate: R$186.00 + 5% ISS tax + 2.20 service fee, breakfast and parking included.

Medium Cost Hotels and Hostels

1)
Spotlight Hotel
http://www.spotlighthotel.com.br
Advertised rate: R$89-119 per night with taxes included, short walk from campus.
Av. Jaguaré, 1664

2)
Vila Madalena Hostel
http://www.vilamadalenahostel.com.br
Advertised rates: Vary depending on room size, from R$40 to R$110 per night.
Rua Francisco Leitão, 686

3)
Residenza Montovani
www.residenzamantovani.com.br
Advertised rates: Vary depending on room size and number of guests, from R$95 for one guest to R$148 for four guests in the same room. This establishment is a bit further away from the University, but very close to the metro and a major avenue.
Rua Des. Eliseu Guilherme, 269

Low Cost Campus Housing

Very, very simple low-cost collective housing can be found at the CEPEUSP athletic facility, on-campus at the University of São Paulo. The rooms, restrooms, and showers at the CEPEUSP are collective, simple, and no-frills. Rooms house up to eighteen students in bunk beds, and include lockers for students’ personal belongings. If you stay at the CEPEUSP, plan to bring your own lock for the lockers, as well as linens and towels for your stay, and be prepared to follow the very strict instructions for arrival, since the reception area is only open from 7am to 5pm on weekends, and from 6:30am to 8pm on weekdays.

The cost of the CEPEUSP is only R$15 a night. But during the period of the Summer School, they can only guarantee us a total of thirty spaces. If you are interested, please send us an email, and we will provide you with further information about how to reserve your place. We cannot overemphasize, however, the very simple nature of the lodging. No food is provided, and the rooms are shared with strangers. We will need to reserve these lodgings as soon as possible, given the large number of visiting scholars and athletes during this time of year.

Address: Prof. Rubião Meira n.º 61, Cidade Universitária

Taxi and Bus Transportation

Taxis in Sao Paulo are generally safe, especially if picked up at the hotel, and all of the taxi fares from the hotels listed here to the USP should be under R$20 one-way. Radio cabs are also available, and can be called for reservations. Some suggestions of such on-call taxi services follow:
Taxi Usetaxi 5583-2000
BatTaxi 3851-4268 / 3538-6900

Bus service is even less expensive, and information about bus routes can be found at http://www.sptrans.com.br/