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Education System Overview
In the 2015-2016 academic year, 3,400 U.S. students studied abroad for academic credit in Brazil.
- Academic year: Mid February/March-December
- Major school holidays/break:
- Summer break: December-January/February
- Carnival: 40 days before Easter
- Easter: March or April
- Tiradentes Day: April 21
- Labor Day: May 1
- Corpus Christi: May 31
- School Vacation: July
- Independence Day: September 7
- Lady of Aparecida: October 12
- All Souls Day: November 2
- Republic Day: November 15
Structure of the University System
- Years of study required to earn a bachelor's degree: 4-5
- The language of instruction in universities: Portuguese
- Degrees offered: Bachelor, Master, Doctorate