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Overview

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, Sao Paulo, Brazil. This institution also has branch campuses in Bauru, Lorena, Piracicaba, Pirassununga, Ribeirão Preto, São Carlos and Santos. Established in 1934, Universidade de São Paulo (USP) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil. USP provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 92-year-old Brazilian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate is 0-9%. This places it among an extremely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. USP also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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

Identity

Name (English) University of São Paulo
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym USP
Founded 1934 Origins date back to 1827
Motto Scientia Vinces
Through knowledge you win
Colours Blue and white
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Location

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

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University of São Paulo's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1934


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)
  • SEE


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of São Paulo as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of São Paulo Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of São Paulo 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.



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

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Programs and Courses

University of São Paulo Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of São Paulo Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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

Admissions

University of São Paulo Admission Info


University of São Paulo's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of São Paulo is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of São Paulo's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of São Paulo has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of São Paulo's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely 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


University of São Paulo's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
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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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of São Paulo's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of São Paulo Size and Profile


University of São Paulo's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of São Paulo has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.


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

University of São Paulo has an academic staff of more than 5,000 members.


University of São Paulo's Control Type Control Type

University of São Paulo is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of São Paulo's Entity Type Entity Type

University of São Paulo 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.


University of São Paulo's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of São Paulo's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of São Paulo's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of São Paulo 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.


University of São Paulo's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of São Paulo is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of São Paulo Facilities


University of São Paulo's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of São Paulo's Library


University of São Paulo's Housing University Housing

Yes


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

Yes


University of São Paulo's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of São Paulo Services


University of São Paulo's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of São Paulo's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of São Paulo's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

University of São Paulo's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of São Paulo's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of São Paulo Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universidade de São Paulo consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universidade de São Paulo
  • Bauru School of Dentistry
  • Lorena School of Engineering
  • Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture
  • School of Animal Science and Food Engineering
  • School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirão Preto
  • Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing
  • School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto
  • Ribeirão Preto Law School
  • School of Economics, Business Administration and Accounting at Ribeirão Preto
  • Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters at Ribeirão Preto
  • Ribeirão Preto Medical School
  • School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto
  • São Carlos School of Engineering
  • Institute of Architecture and Urbanism
  • Institute of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
  • São Carlos Institute of Physics
  • São Carlos Institute of Chemistry
  • School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities
  • School of Communications and Arts
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Physical Education and Sport
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Architecture and Urbanism
  • Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Law School
  • School of Education
  • School of Economics, Business and Accounting
  • Faculty of Philosophy, Languages and Literature, and Human Sciences
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
  • School of Dentistry
  • School of Public Health
  • Institute of Astronomy, Geophysics and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Institute of Biosciences
  • Institute of Biomedical Sciences
  • Institute of Physics
  • Institute of Geosciences
  • Institute of Mathematics and Statistics
  • Oceanographic Institute
  • Institute of Psychology
  • Institute of Chemistry
  • Institute of International Relations
  • Institute of Energy and Environment
  • Center for Marine Biology
  • Institute of Brazilian Studies
  • Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture
  • Institute of Advanced Studies
  • Institute of Tropical Medicine

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of São Paulo Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade de 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


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Social Media

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of São Paulo public or private?

University of São Paulo is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of São Paulo profit or non-profit?

University of São Paulo 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 University of São Paulo in terms of enrollment?

University of São Paulo has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of São Paulo in terms of academic staff?

University of São Paulo has an academic staff of more than 5,000 members.

Is University of São Paulo a coeducational institution?

University of São Paulo is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of São Paulo use?

University of São Paulo 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 University of São Paulo affiliated with?

None.

Does University of São Paulo admit international students?

Yes. University of São Paulo has more than 3200 international students.

What is University of São Paulo's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of São Paulo's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely 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 University of São Paulo USP?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of São Paulo USP located?

University of São Paulo is located in São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Address: Rua da Reitoria 374 - Butantã.

Is University of São Paulo USP accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of São Paulo is accredited by Ministério da Educação, Brazil (since 1934).

Does University of São Paulo offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of São Paulo offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of São Paulo have a university library?

Yes

Does University of São Paulo provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does University of São Paulo have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of São Paulo offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of São Paulo offer career services?

Yes

Does University of São Paulo offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of São Paulo have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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