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University of Sorocaba

country rank  148
world rank  6068

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University Overview

Founded in 1994, 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 (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Sorocaba (UNISO) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Sorocaba (UNISO) 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 31-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Brazilian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNISO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Sorocaba's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of Sorocaba's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Sorocaba' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Sorocaba's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

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

University Location

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

University of Sorocaba's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1994


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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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 Sorocaba 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 Sorocaba Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



University of Sorocaba: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

University of Sorocaba Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Sorocaba Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of 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 University of Sorocaba.



University of 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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Admissions

University of Sorocaba Admission Info


University of Sorocaba's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


University of Sorocaba's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of 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


University of Sorocaba's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of 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

University of Sorocaba Size and Profile


University of Sorocaba's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


University of Sorocaba's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Sorocaba's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


University of Sorocaba's Control Type Control Type

University of 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.


University of Sorocaba's Entity Type Entity Type

University of 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.


University of Sorocaba's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of Sorocaba's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of 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.


University of Sorocaba's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Sorocaba is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Sorocaba Facilities


University of Sorocaba's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Sorocaba's Library


University of Sorocaba's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Sorocaba's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Sorocaba's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Sorocaba Services


University of Sorocaba's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Sorocaba's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Sorocaba's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

University of Sorocaba's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Sorocaba's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Sorocaba Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of 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

Universidade de Sorocaba's Facebook page review

X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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