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Universidade de 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 91-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

Universidade de São Paulo's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade de São Paulo's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade de São Paulo' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large sized

Selectivity

Universidade de São Paulo's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

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

Address Rua da Reitoria 374 - Butantã
São Paulo
05508-220 Sao Paulo
Brazil
Universidade de São Paulo's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidade de São Paulo Phone Number (11) 3091 3500
Universidade de São Paulo Fax Number (11) 3091 5655
Other locations Bauru, Lorena, Piracicaba, Pirassununga, Ribeirão Preto, São Carlos and Santos

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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 Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidade de 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 Universidade de São Paulo's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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You can also explore our Guide to University Programs and Courses to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects and salary expectations for careers associated with more than 8,100 programs and courses.


Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidade de 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 Universidade de São Paulo.



Universidade de 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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Admissions

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 Information

Universidade de São Paulo's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Universidade de São Paulo's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 0-9% 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


Universidade de 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.

Universidade de São Paulo's Admission Office Admission Office

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


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Universidade de São Paulo's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Universidade de São Paulo's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has an academic staff of more than 5,000 members.


Universidade de São Paulo's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Universidade de São Paulo's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidade de São Paulo's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidade de São Paulo's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution 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 São Paulo's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidade de São Paulo is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Universidade de São Paulo's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidade de São Paulo's Library


Universidade de São Paulo's Housing University Housing

Yes


Universidade de São Paulo's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidade de São Paulo's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Universidade de São Paulo's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universidade de São Paulo's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidade de São Paulo's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universidade de São Paulo's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidade de São Paulo's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidade de São Paulo's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade de São Paulo is legally recognized 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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


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


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines 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 divisions and a more streamlined 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 Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidade de 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

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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

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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