Fundação Getulio Vargas is considered by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program of the University of Pennsylvania as the top think tank in Latin America and best managed worldwide, it ranks seventh best think tank in the world.
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul is considered the best private university in Brazil, with a score of 5 in the General Course Index (IGC) of the Ministry of Education (MEC).
Universidade Anhembi Morumbi is ranked one of the top three private universities in São Paulo, and is one of the most prestigious in various areas of knowledge - such as health sciences, engineering and business. Universidade Anhembi Morumbi is also known as the first international university of Brazil.