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Let Them In: How Brazilians Could Help the U.S. Economy

Everyone should love Brazilian tourists. They spend more per capita than any other nationality. In 2010, 1.2 million Brazilians visited the United States, injecting $5.9 billion into the U.S. economy.

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The Future is Now

A strong economy, growing middle class, the Olympic Games and the World Cup around the corner, means Brazilians are studying and travelling abroad as never before.

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Chilean government postgraduate scholarship program increase overseas study

In 2008, the Chilean government announced the launch of a new US$6 billion scholarship program called “Sistema Bicentenario BECAS Chile”.

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Turkey sends more students abroad than USA

In 2010, there were over 44,000 Turkish students studying overseas.

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China increases its efforts to attract international students

China is increasing efforts to attract higher numbers of international students and is becoming a more popular choice than ever before.

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Ecuador student loan program increases funding for overseas study

In March 2011, the IECE increased the amount of funding available for its loan program by over 30% from US$ 20,000 to US$ 26,400 per student.

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Tough New UK Rules for Student Visas

The Home Office would not confirm reports the changes may cut visas issued this year by tens of thousands. A spokesman said a review of student visas had been ordered in November.

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International students generate $6.5 billion in Canada

A new study released last week by International Trade Minister Stockwell Day has shown that international students generated a whopping $6.5 billion for the economy.

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Record numbers of South Americans studying abroad

While student numbers in some of the traditional Asian markets have started to decline, South American students are studying abroad in record numbers.

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Brazil sends record number of students abroad

Brazil continues to be the leading source country in Latin America for students studying abroad, and once again 2008 was a record year – the third in succession.

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Educational Fairs

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Agent Workshops

We will be inviting the leading educational agencies from the around Brazil, in a concise period in São Paulo, on March 6th & 7th, 2012.

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