About the city
SKEMA's campus in Brazil is located in the city of Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais, in Brazil's southeast region. Founded on December 12, 1897, it was built and planned based on the urban models of Paris (France) and Washington D.C. (USA).
Belo Horizonte is known for its beautiful mountains and landscape and has an average temperature of 22° Celsius.
It has around 2.5 million inhabitants and is the sixth most populous city in Brazil. In terms of the Human Development Index (HDI), the city has a grade of 0,810 (2010).
Nearby places
Savassi, situated close to the campus, is a vibrant region. It is one of the favourite spots of tourists and residents of the city and is considered one of Belo Horizonte's best neighbourhoods to live in. The campus is also close to the São Pedro neighbourhood, which is home to the San Pedro Valley. Students also have easy access to "Central Market", the city park and the Libert Square Circuit.
The World Cultural Heritage – Pampulha, and the Liberdade Square - Liberdade Circuit with its iconic museums and cultural events, are amongst the most important tourist attractions in Belo Horizonte. The gastronomy — from traditional to haute cuisine — has gone beyond borders and has received many awards in Brazil and across the world. The city's nightlife is also very vibrant.
Facts about Belo Horizonte:
- Ranked as the third-best capital to live in Brazil (IDGM, 2021)
- Is the third-best city to invest in education (Urban Systems, 2020)
- Has the third largest number of researchers and scientific professionals and polytechnics in Brazil (Annual Report of Social Information, 2017)
- Is the third-largest metropolitan region in Brazil (IBGE)
- Third most wooded city in Brazil (IBGE)
- Placed tenth in the ranking of smart cities (tech and innovation) in Brazil (Urban Systems, 2020)