FGV RI

What FGV RI does

FGV RI is the School of International Relations within Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), one of Brazil's most prestigious private educational foundations (established 1944). Founded in 2002 and headquartered in São Paulo, the school delivers undergraduate and graduate programs in International Relations, anchored by a 24-month Professional Master's program (MPRI) with 35 annual vacancies. The MPRI is priced at R$ 4,827.89 per month (2027 reference value) and offers two emphases—International Politics and International Political Economy. The school supplements degree programs with short intensive courses, an in-house Career Center, and an international exchange program spanning 150+ partner institutions across five continents.

The institution's competitive positioning rests on a faculty concentrated with PhDs from leading global universities (Oxford, LSE, Princeton, University of Texas at Austin, Sciences Po, University of Tokyo), the FGV parent brand, and—in 2025—membership in APSIA as the first Brazilian program affiliated with the global network of 71 professional schools of international affairs. The go-to-market is community-led: direct enrollment via campus-based instruction, marketing through the institutional website and social media, and selective admissions for the master's program. Career Center activities and exchange partnerships drive student placement into international organizations, multinationals, financial sector, NGOs, and public sector entities.

The business model is subscription/recurring tuition revenue (MPRI and undergraduate), with merit and restituable scholarships as the main concessions. FGV RI is a non-profit unit within the FGV foundation—there are no external shareholders, venture funding, or public equity involvement. Revenue is not publicly disclosed at the school level. The school has 22 employees and shows no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capabilities; its core "technology" is academic curriculum, faculty expertise, and institutional network. International expansion has been achieved through partnerships rather than direct market entry.

Name

FGV RI

Legal name

Fundação Getulio Vargas - Escola de Relações Internacionais

Website

https://ri.fgv.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FGV RI is the School of International Relations within Brazil's Fundação Getulio Vargas, offering undergraduate and Professional Master's (MPRI) programs plus short courses in São Paulo. It serves graduate students and professionals seeking international careers, primarily through tuition-based subscription revenue, and is the first Brazilian APSIA-affiliated institution.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

Keywords

• International relations education
• Higher education programs
• Professional master's degree
• Undergraduate international relations
• Political science research

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - MPRI: The Professional Master's in International Relations (MPRI) charges monthly tuition of R$ 4.827,89 (2027 reference value). This represents the primary revenue stream for the graduate program.
2. Undergraduate Tuition: Undergraduate program in International Relations, fees not publicly disclosed in source material.
3. Short/Intensive Courses: Short and medium duration courses offered under 'Cursos Intensivos' - additional revenue stream from professional education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FGV RI is an educational institution offering undergraduate and graduate academic programs in International Relations. Its main products are the bachelor's degree (Graduação em Relações Internacionais), the 24-month Professional Master's in International Relations (MPRI) with emphases in International Politics and International Political Economy, and short/medium-duration intensive courses. Supporting services include a Career Center and an international exchange program with more than 150 partner universities worldwide.

Product overview

FGV RI is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs in International Relations. The core offerings include an undergraduate degree (Graduação em Relações Internacionais), a 24-month Professional Master's program (MPRI) with specializations in International Politics and International Political Economy, and short intensive courses. Supporting services include a Career Center providing professional development, mentoring, and industry connections, alongside an international exchange program with over 150 partner institutions worldwide. The institution is affiliated with APSIA (Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs) as the first Brazilian member.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Graduação em Relações Internacionais (Undergraduate Degree in International Relations)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025FGV RI's Professional Master's in International Relations (MPRI) became the first Brazilian program affiliated with APSIA, joining a global network of 71 member schools in 18 countries. This affiliation reinforces FGV RI's alignment with international standards of excellence in education and research, expanding opportunities for academic cooperation, exchange programs, and strategic partnerships with globally renowned schools.
• University of OslocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partner institution for student mobility programs at FGV RI.
• Université Paris-SorbonnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partner institution for student mobility programs at FGV RI.
• Sungkyunkwan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partner institution for student mobility programs at FGV RI.
• El Colegio de MéxicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partner institution for student mobility programs at FGV RI.
• University of TsukubaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for the Brazil-Japan Relations webinar, represented by Professor Atsuko Higashino.
• University of TokyominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for the 'Asia in Flux' lecture event, represented by Professor Ryo Sahashi.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sciences Po: France's leading professional school for political science and international relations, an APSIA-affiliated institution. FGV RI explicitly emulates Sciences Po's "professional school of IR" model and is positioned as its Brazilian counterpart.
• The Fletcher School at Tufts University: Oldest exclusively graduate IR school in the US and APSIA member. Operates a similar 2-year professional master model with global affairs focus, mirroring FGV RI's MPRI structure.
• IE School of Global and Public Affairs: Spain-based private professional school offering IR master's programs. Closely comparable to FGV RI in private school positioning, selective admission, international faculty, and premium pricing.
• Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID): Geneva-based specialized IR and development graduate school (APSIA member). FGV RI faculty includes IHEID PhDs and the institution shares a multidisciplinary IR/IPE focus.
• Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) - Johns Hopkins: Premier US professional IR school (APSIA member) offering a 2-year master's similar to FGV RI's MPRI. Closely comparable in curriculum design, career services focus, and selective admission.
• King's College London - Department of War Studies / International Relations: Major UK university with a top-ranked IR department offering professional master's programs. Comparable to FGV RI in curriculum, international student body, and APSIA-style international recognition.
• London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE): Leading UK university with strong IR/Political Science offerings and APSIA affiliation. Shares FGV RI's emphasis on quantitative methods, policy analysis, and a global professional master's audience.
• Georgetown University School of Foreign Service: Premier US professional school of international affairs and APSIA founding member. Directly comparable to FGV RI in mission, degree structure (professional master's in IR), and selective admissions.

Regional players

• PUC-Rio International Relations Department: Leading Brazilian private university with a strong IR program. Directly competes with FGV RI for top Brazilian undergraduate talent in international relations.
• Universidade de São Paulo (USP) International Relations Institute: Brazil's top public university offering IR programs. Competes with FGV RI on prestige and research output, though with the cost advantage of public financing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fgvri
• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLspVbtJ_9_HpQQQw5BPQoT7B7gZgvO2br
• Facebookfacebook.com/FGVRI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fgvri
• Instagraminstagram.com/fgv_ri

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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