The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) is pleased to announce the School of International Relations at Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV RI) has been accepted as APSIA’s newest affiliate and first in Brazil.

The Professional Master’s in International Relations (MPRI) is a graduate program offered by the School of International Relations at Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV RI) in São Paulo, Brazil. As the first Brazilian institution affiliated with APSIA, FGV RI stands out for its commitment to excellence in international education and the preparation of globally minded professionals.

APSIA is a community of top graduate schools worldwide who are dedicated to the improvement of graduate education in international affairs. Founded in 1989, APSIA has risen to be the leading graduate school association for international affairs schools. Collectively, APSIA seeks to inspire global impact through education to advance understanding, peace, and prosperity through empowering students, institutions, and partners to become transformative agents of positive change. 

The APSIA network is made up of 71 member and affiliate schools across 18 countries. APSIA connects prospective students and employers to member and affiliate schools, so that they can capitalize on the skills an APSIA education provides. The schools collaborate with each other and the international affairs community in order to address common challenges and opportunities through annual meetings and ongoing discussions and programming. Through these efforts, APSIA fosters collaboration and innovation for a better world.

The MPRI at FGV RI provides essential tools for building an international career, focusing on the accelerated development of highly valued skills and competencies in the global job market. The program is designed both for recent graduates from any field seeking to expand their professional horizons and for experienced professionals aiming to redirect their careers toward a dynamic and globally connected sector.

With a curriculum tailored to the demands of international organizations, multinational corporations, the financial sector, NGOs, research institutes, think tanks, and government institutions, the MPRI combines academic rigor with practical application. Based in São Paulo, the economic hub and one of the most vibrant cities in Latin America, the MPRI is a two-year program that opens multiple global career opportunities in a transforming Brazil.