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University of São Paulo

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Overview

Founded in 1934, the Universidade de São Paulo (University of São Paulo) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of São Paulo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. This institution also has branch campuses in Bauru, Lorena, Piracicaba, Pirassununga, Ribeirão Preto, São Carlos and Santos. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de São Paulo (USP) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de São Paulo (USP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 90-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Brazilian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of São Paulo's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of São Paulo's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of São Paulo' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of São Paulo's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of São Paulo
Colours Blue and white
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Campus Location

Address Rua da Reitoria 374 - Butantã
São Paulo
05508-220 Sao Paulo
Brazil
University of São Paulo Phone Number +55 (11) 3091 3500
University of São Paulo Fax Number +55 (11) 3091 5655
Other locations Bauru, Lorena, Piracicaba, Pirassununga, Ribeirão Preto, São Carlos and Santos

University of São Paulo's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of São Paulo's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of São Paulo's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

here. In case they are not available yet, you can search for them using our powered by Google. We continually update our database with university programs and courses worldwide, thanks to the assistance of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of São Paulo's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of São Paulo.

University of São Paulo: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University of São Paulo's admission information.

University of São Paulo's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of São Paulo's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of São Paulo a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of São Paulo's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


University of São Paulo's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of São Paulo has more than 3200 international students.

University of São Paulo's Admission Office Admission Office

Rua da Reitoria 374 - Cidade Universitária
São Paulo 05508-220
(11) 3091 3290


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of São Paulo.

University of São Paulo's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of São Paulo has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.


University of São Paulo's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of over-5,000 academic employees (Faculty).


University of São Paulo's Control Type Control Type

University of São Paulo is a public higher education institution.


University of São Paulo's Entity Type Entity Type

University of São Paulo is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of São Paulo's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of São Paulo's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of São Paulo does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of São Paulo's main facilities:


University of São Paulo's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of São Paulo's Library


University of São Paulo's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of São Paulo's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of São Paulo's main services:


University of São Paulo's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of São Paulo's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of São Paulo's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


University of São Paulo's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of São Paulo's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


University of São Paulo's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of São Paulo is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1934


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of São Paulo's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)
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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of São Paulo's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)
  • Asociación de Universidades Grupo Montevídeo (AUGM)
  • Associação das Universidades de Língua Portuguesa (AULP)
  • Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB)
  • Ellen MacArthur Foundation
  • Associação Brasileira de Educação Internacional (FAUBAI)
  • Observatory Magna Charta Universitatum
  • Red Universitaria Iberoamericana de Incubación de Empresas (RedEmprendia)
  • Red de Macrouniversidades de América Latina y el Caribe (Red Macro)
  • Magalhães Network (MN)
  • Red Salamanca de Universidades Brasileñas (RUBUSAL)
  • University Global Partnership Network (UGPN)
  • WC2 University Network

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of São Paulo 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of São Paulo's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of São Paulo's Facebook page University of São Paulo's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

University of São Paulo's Twitter page University of São Paulo's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of São Paulo's YouTube channel University of São Paulo's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of São Paulo's Instagram page University of São Paulo's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of São Paulo's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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