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Universidade de Sorocaba

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world rank  5390

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Overview

Universidade de Sorocaba (University of Sorocaba) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 1994, Universidade de Sorocaba (UNISO) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil. UNISO provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 32-year-old Brazilian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate is 80-89%. This places it among a least selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. UNISO also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universidade de Sorocaba's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidade de Sorocaba's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade de Sorocaba' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidade de Sorocaba's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Sorocaba
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UNISO
Founded 1994
Motto A universidade que forma quem transforma
The University that forms the agents of changes
Colours Blue, yellow and white
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Location

Address Rodovia Raposo Tavares s/n KM 92,5 - Jardim Novo Eldorado
Sorocaba
18023-000 Sao Paulo
Brazil
Universidade de Sorocaba's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidade de Sorocaba Phone Number (15) 2101 7005
Universidade de Sorocaba Fax Number (15) 2101 7112
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Website

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University of Sorocaba's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade de Sorocaba is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1994


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universidade de Sorocaba Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidade de Sorocaba 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 Universidade de Sorocaba's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidade de Sorocaba: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universidade de Sorocaba Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidade de Sorocaba Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidade de Sorocaba categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universidade de Sorocaba.



Universidade de Sorocaba: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universidade de Sorocaba Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidade de Sorocaba website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universidade de Sorocaba Admission Info


Universidade de Sorocaba's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidade de Sorocaba is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidade de Sorocaba's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidade de Sorocaba has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade de Sorocaba's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universidade de Sorocaba's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Universidade de Sorocaba's Admission Office Admission Office

Rodovia Raposo Tavares, km 92,5
Sorocaba 18023-000
(15) 2101 7005
0800 702 7005

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Size and Profile

Universidade de Sorocaba Size and Profile


Universidade de Sorocaba's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade de Sorocaba has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universidade de Sorocaba's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidade de Sorocaba's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Universidade de Sorocaba's Control Type Control Type

Universidade de Sorocaba is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Universidade de Sorocaba's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade de Sorocaba is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Universidade de Sorocaba's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidade de Sorocaba's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universidade de Sorocaba's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidade de Sorocaba adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Universidade de Sorocaba's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidade de Sorocaba is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidade de Sorocaba Facilities


Universidade de Sorocaba's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidade de Sorocaba's Library


Universidade de Sorocaba's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidade de Sorocaba's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidade de Sorocaba's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidade de Sorocaba Services


Universidade de Sorocaba's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universidade de Sorocaba's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidade de Sorocaba's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universidade de Sorocaba's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidade de Sorocaba's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Universidade de Sorocaba Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidade de Sorocaba Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB)
  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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Wikipedia

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidade de Sorocaba public or private?

Universidade de Sorocaba is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Universidade de Sorocaba profit or non-profit?

Universidade de Sorocaba is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Universidade de Sorocaba in terms of enrollment?

Universidade de Sorocaba has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidade de Sorocaba in terms of academic staff?

Universidade de Sorocaba's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.

Is Universidade de Sorocaba a coeducational institution?

Universidade de Sorocaba is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidade de Sorocaba use?

Universidade de Sorocaba adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Universidade de Sorocaba affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidade de Sorocaba admit international students?

Yes.

What is Universidade de Sorocaba's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidade de Sorocaba's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Universidade de Sorocaba UNISO?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). International students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidade de Sorocaba UNISO located?

Universidade de Sorocaba is located in Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Address: Rodovia Raposo Tavares s/n KM 92,5 - Jardim Novo Eldorado.

Is Universidade de Sorocaba UNISO accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidade de Sorocaba is accredited by Ministério da Educação, Brazil (since 1994).

Does Universidade de Sorocaba offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Universidade de Sorocaba offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universidade de Sorocaba have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidade de Sorocaba provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidade de Sorocaba have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidade de Sorocaba offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidade de Sorocaba offer career services?

Yes

Does Universidade de Sorocaba offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Universidade de Sorocaba have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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