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Factsheet:
Brazil
Updated: August 2015
Purpose:
The purpose of this document is to provide an update on key statistics on international students in this
market. It draws on several datasets, specifically the Export Education Levy figures (for full fee-paying
numbers) and the Single Data Return (SDR) (for a comprehensive dataset of international students).
Developed by Education New Zealand
For more information please contact: [email protected]
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Key headline figures
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Student numbers: 2,728 Brazilian international students studied in New Zealand in 2014,
a 17% increase (395 students) on 2013
Total number of tertiary mobile students: 32,0511
Population: 202 million (2014)
GDP: USD $2,350 billion (2014), NZD $3,590 billion (2014)
GDP per capita: USD $11,634 (2014), NZD $17,795 (2014)
Socio-economic and business context2
Brazil’s economy has become much more diversified in recent years. The country remains dependent
on exports of iron ore, soy, other farm products and raw materials but less so than in the past. The
economy grew briskly in 2010 when Brazil recorded its fastest rate of annual growth in 25 years (7.6%).
The stellar performance was propelled by a big increase in credit and strong domestic demand.
However, growth has stalled in recent years. Real growth in GDP during 2014 was only 0.1%.
Industrial output and investment
demand were affected
disproportionately. Most of the
country’s long-term gains can be
attributed to orthodox
macroeconomic policies such as a
floating exchange rate, tight fiscal
restraints and inflation targeting.
Rapid growth in India and China
altered the world economy in ways
that directly benefitted commodity
exporters such as Brazil.
The population reached 200 million
in 2013, an increase of 78 million
since 1980. The median age was
30.3 years in 2013, 10 years greater
than in 1980. Fertility has fallen
steadily for more than two decades
but it is still only slightly below the replacement level.
The number of those over 65 years tripled in 1980-2013, reaching 15.1 million by the end of that period.
Demographers expect the ageing process to accelerate over the next two decades, putting pressure on
the country’s pension system.
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UNESCO - ISCED levels 5 and 6
Euromonitor
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Full year student numbers 2006-2014
[Source: Levy full fee-paying stats]
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2,691 international Brazilian students studied in New Zealand in 2014, an increase of 18% (403)
on 2013.
Student numbers from Brazil declined by 26% (-821) between 2010 and 2013.
The Export Education Levy data varies from ENZ data due to differences in methodology. See
the glossary on page 11 for more information.
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[Source: ENZ definition]
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The university sector experienced strong growth in 2014, up 232% (139), the ITP sector
increased enrolments by 161% (50), and the PTE sector grew by 10% (164).
The growth in the PTE sector was driven by the growth in the ESL sector (English as a Second
Language), up 20% (220) compared to 2013.
Brazil was the sixth largest source market for secondary school students and the largest from
Latin America.
[Source: ENZ definition]
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Tertiary sector trends
[Source: ENZ definition]
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Enrolments in level 1-3 certificates experienced strong growth, up 146% (121) in 2014. Level 7
bachelors’ degrees grew by 355% (110), and enrolments in level 10 doctoral degrees increased
by 29% (7).
Brazil: proportion of tertiary
enrolments by level
Level 1-3 Certificates
Level 4 Certificates
Level 5-7 Diplomas
Level 7 Bachelors’ degrees
Level 7 Graduate certs/dips
Level 8 Honours/postgrad certs
Level 9 Masters’ degrees
Level 10 Doctoral degrees
2014
37%
14%
14%
26%
1%
1%
1%
6%
[Source: ENZ definition]
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In 2014, 37% of enrolments from tertiary level Brazilian students were in level 1-3 certificates,
and 26% were in level 7 bachelors’ degrees.
Brazil: proportion of tertiary
enrolments
Below Undergrad (L1-7)
Undergrad (L7)
Postgrad (L7+)
2010
73%
11%
16%
2011
79%
8%
13%
2012
83%
7%
10%
2013
82%
8%
10%
2014
65%
26%
9%
[Source: ENZ definition]
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 65% of tertiary Brazilian students were enrolled at below the undergraduate level in 2014.
Brazil: proportion of tertiary
2014
enrolments by field of study
Agriculture, Environmental and Related
Studies
Architecture and Building
Creative Arts
Education
Engineering and Related Technologies
Food, Hospitality and Personal Services
Health
Information Technology
Management and Commerce
Mixed Field Programmes
Natural and Physical Sciences
Society and Culture
5%
1%
5%
1%
7%
2%
2%
6%
12%
4%
14%
40%
[Source: ENZ definition]
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The most popular fields of study in 2014 were: society and culture (40%), management and
commerce (12%), and natural and physical sciences (14%).
Regional distribution
[Source: ENZ definition]
66% of all Brazilian students studied in the Auckland region in 2014, 8% in the Otago region, and 8% in
the Canterbury region.
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Student Visa Numbers
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For the latest information on international student trends, read our Student Visa Dashboards.
The dashboards are available monthly and contain detailed tables and graphs on the numbers
of first time and total international student visas.
They can be found on the Education New Zealand website under http://enz.govt.nz/marketsresearch/latest-research.
Competitor analysis
United States
[Source: IIE- Open Doors]
In 2014 there were 13,286 Brazilian students studying in the United States, up 22% (2,418) from 2013.
Brazil is the 10th largest source country for the United States.
The majority of students are at the undergraduate level (38%) followed by the graduate level (24%).
The most popular fields of study in 2014 were: business/management (21%), engineering (11%),
fine/applied arts (7%), and social sciences (8%).
Brazilian students studying in the United States contributed USD $333 million (NZD $509 million) to the
economy in 2014.
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Australia
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Total student enrolments from Brazil reached 22,267 in 2014, an increase of 27% (4,666) compared to
2013. The non-award sector saw strong growth, up 231% (2,475) and the English language (ELICOS)
sector increased by 17% (1,744). Brazil was the sixth largest source country for Australia in 2014.
The sectoral mix of Brazilian students has fluctuated over the last 12 years. For example, the vocational
education (VET) sector increased from 29% of enrolments in 2002 to 37% of enrolments in 2010, before
dropping to 26% of enrolments in 2014. Likewise, the ELICOS sector increased from 54% of total
enrolments in 2002 to 61% in 2008, before dropping to 53% in 2014. Interestingly, the non-award sector
has increased significantly in the last three years, from 2% in 2012 to 16% in 2014.
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Australian Government Department of Education and Training
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Canada
[Source: CIC Facts and Figures] 4
In 2013 there were 7,757 Brazilian students studying in Canada, a 51% (2,631) increase in student
numbers compared to 2012. Since 2008 student numbers from Brazil have increased by 224% (5,361).
Brazil has been identified as one of Canada’s priority markets.
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Tertiary student mobility
[Source: UNESCO] 5
32,051 tertiary level Brazilian students studied abroad in 2013.
In 2013 the majority of Brazilian tertiary students chose to study in: the United States (32%), Portugal
(15%), France (12%), Germany (8%), and the UK (5%).
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UNESCO - students studying at ISCED levels 5 and 6
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Links
https://aei.gov.au/research/International-Student-Data/Pages/InternationalStudentData2014.aspx
Australian Government Department of Education and Training
http://www.iie.org/en/Research-and-Publications/Open-Doors/Data
Institute of International Education - Open Doors
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/statistics/facts2013/temporary/4-2.asp
CIC International students by top 50 countries of citizenship, 2004-2013
Glossary/ Definitions
Export Education Levy figures vs. ENZ figures: the Export Education Levy data may vary from ENZ
data due to the methodology used to count students.
ENZ figures include full fee-paying, PhD, NZ Aid, exchange, and foreign postgraduate research
students, but do not include students enrolled in non-formal courses.
Government funded tertiary providers: this includes universities, ITPs, and government funded
(SDR) PTEs.
Levy full fee-paying statistics: includes all full-fee paying students (including non-formal courses),
but does not include PhD, NZ Aid, exchange, and foreign postgraduate research students.
Student Mobility numbers: UNESCO counts students studying at ISCED levels 5 and 6. This is
equivalent to level 5-7 diplomas through to (and including) bachelors’ degrees.
Sector trends: only includes government funded tertiary providers.
Value of international students: Economic Value Added Interim 2014 valuation.
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