You can now apply for the GCUB Brazil International Mobility Scholarship for the 2026 academic year. This is a fully funded scholarship for international students who want to study for a Master’s or PhD in Brazil.
More than 850 scholarships are available at 58 universities in Brazil. GCUB stands for the International Cooperation Group of Brazilian Universities—it’s one of the biggest scholarship programs for graduate students.
Here’s the good news:
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No application fee
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No need for an acceptance letter
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No need to contact a professor in Brazil
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Open to students from any country
If you’re interested, see below who can apply, what the scholarship involves, and how to apply.
Details About GCUB Brazil International Mobility Scholarship
- Host Country: Brazil
- Scholarship by: Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB)
- Name Of Scholarship: Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB – International Mobility Program)
- Number of Scholarships: 800
- Degree Level: Master’s, PhD
- Deadline: 13th July 2025
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Financial Benefits
The Scholarship Covers:
- Academic Fees
- No Enrollment Fees
- Tuition Fees
- Access to university restaurants
- Monthly stipend for living expenses
- Free Application Submission
- Access to libraries, laboratories, and other university services.
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What is the CUB Mobility International Program
Table of Master’s and Doctorate Programs offered by the Brazilian HEIs.
Scholarship Duration
- Master: 24 Months
- PhD: 48 Months
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to international students (Brazilian citizens are not eligible).
- The application must be submitted in English, Portuguese, French, or Spanish.
- You can apply for up to five master’s or doctoral programs at different universities.
- Please note that the scholarship does not cover airfare, visa processing, or health insurance.
- Make sure to submit all the required educational documents.
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Required Documents
- Identification Document
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Undergraduate diploma (or completion certificate/declaration)
- Master’s degree certificate (only needed for PhD applicants if the program asks for it)
- Two essays – one about your academic or career goals, and one explaining your research idea
- (only for applicants who are university professors)
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GCUB-Mob Brazil 2026 Scholarship Timeline
- July 13, 2025: Application deadline.
- July 21 – August 1, 2025: Phase 1: Document consistency analysis.
- August 11 – September 6, 2025: Phase 2: Host university evaluation (merit and admissibility).
- October 13 – October 17, 2025: Final candidate classification.
- October 20 – October 24, 2025: Homologation of selected candidates by universities.
- October 31, 2025: Results published on the GCUB website.
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How to Apply?
The official scholarship website link is below. For complete details, please refer to the official website.
