The Institute of Management in Latin America builds upon the University of St.Gallen’s (HSG) long tradition of fostering international exchanges and advancing academic diplomacy.
Strategically located in São Paulo, the Institute serves as a dynamic bridge between HSG and Latin America’s vibrant academic, economic, and cultural landscapes. More than a location, São Paulo is a platform for global engagement, offering unparalleled opportunities for students, researchers, and professionals in lifelong education.
Latin America’s rich academic landscape, featuring prestigious universities, research centres, and think tanks, provides fertile ground for collaboration. The Institute promotes intellectual exchange and innovation through bilateral teaching programmes and research initiatives, advancing shared goals and fostering international impact.
For students, the University of St.Gallen through its Mobility Office offers over 20 exchange partnership opportunities in different Latin American countries. The flagship exchange program in the region is the Latam Term at the Getulio Vargas Foundation, co-managed by the Institute. This programme offers immersive study trips, networking events, meaningful volunteering experiences, and internship advisement, empowering students to transcend classroom learning.
The Institute facilitates visiting teaching and research opportunities for faculty and researchers, supporting local project execution. These partnerships across different HSG schools, institutes, and centres are crucial for the positive footprint of the Institute in the region, propelling shared research goals and contributing significantly to areas of mutual interest and international impact.
The São Paulo office enhances HSG’s ability to forge lasting alliances with leading academic institutions and international stakeholders. Collaborations with entities such as Swiss Global Enterprise, the Swissnex in Brazil, and the Swiss Chambers of Commerce bolster the University’s presence in corporate and academic spheres.
In essence, by cultivating meaningful partnerships, promoting world-class research, and offering unparalleled educational experiences, the Institute underscores HSG’s standing as a leading European business school that addresses global challenges while fostering innovation and intercultural understanding. It advances the University of St. Gallen's mission to shape open-minded, interculturally adept, and solution-oriented leaders who are critical to tackling the challenges of our interconnected world.
