Federal University of ABC: Statistics

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#1658 of 14,131 In the World
#85 of 1,756 In Latin America
#45 of 198 In Brazil
#404 of 2,325 For Theoretical Physics
Top50% For 92 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
10%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
Portuguese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate10%
Admissions RequirementsCompetitive admission

We've calculated the 10% acceptance rate for Federal University of ABC based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Federal University of ABC is a world-class research university with 19,303 scientific papers published and 325,394 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
19,303
Citations
325,394

Federal University of ABC majors

by publication & citation count

Physics
10,512 / 241,807
Engineering
9,764 / 211,978
Biology
8,712 / 162,721
Chemistry
8,696 / 186,560
Quantum and Particle physics
8,625 / 211,690
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
7,932 / 104,966
Environmental Science
6,952 / 136,318
Computer Science
6,122 / 113,871
Materials Science
5,290 / 127,648
Organic Chemistry
5,140 / 110,849
Philosophy
4,934 / 36,470
Medicine
4,549 / 77,474
Biochemistry
4,182 / 82,050
Geography and Cartography
3,497 / 77,642
Geology
3,272 / 57,745
Genetics
3,182 / 59,461
Ecology
2,939 / 48,531
Political Science
2,936 / 22,169
Optical Engineering
2,880 / 70,203
Mathematics
2,761 / 47,516
Psychology
2,619 / 43,655
Nuclear Physics
2,509 / 100,949
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2,483 / 36,136
Metallurgical Engineering
2,444 / 68,693
Electrical Engineering
2,401 / 50,761
Chemical Engineering
2,223 / 54,770
Business
2,168 / 33,379
Astrophysics and Astronomy
2,146 / 77,190
Statistics
2,125 / 42,009
History
2,098 / 57,483
Paleontology
2,075 / 37,785
Archaeology
1,974 / 56,722
Nanotechnology
1,909 / 45,066
Sociology
1,873 / 17,753
Law
1,775 / 19,229
Pathology
1,733 / 30,173
Mechanical Engineering
1,589 / 31,584
Physical chemistry
1,494 / 33,045
Telecommunications
1,416 / 36,318
Neuroscience
1,411 / 25,984

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 0 6
1994 0 3
1995 0 2
1996 1 4
1997 0 3
1998 1 2
1999 0 5
2000 0 10
2001 1 3
2002 1 2
2003 9 2
2004 3 9
2005 2 15
2006 17 22
2007 111 73
2008 206 447
2009 332 1170
2010 440 2193
2011 527 4031
2012 639 5640
2013 731 7331
2014 736 9138
2015 958 12329
2016 994 14906
2017 1281 16307
2018 1537 18603
2019 1618 23939
2020 1825 29514
2021 1931 37499
2022 1663 35823
2023 1757 40154
2024 1272 38500
2025 847 33266
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Federal University of ABC gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per semester)
Undergraduate R$ 1,180
Graduate (Master's) R$ 1,330
Graduate (Doctorate) R$ 1,330

The currency used is Brazilian Real (R$).

The Federal University of ABC has financial aid programs.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Federal University of ABC.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business No No No
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology No No No
Bacharelado Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Instrument Making, International Relations and Diplomacy, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Neurosciences, Philosophy, Physics, Power Engineering, Public Administration, Robotics, Science Education, Social Sciences
Licenciatura Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Physics
Mestrado Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Sciences, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Neurosciences, Philosophy, Physics, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Science Education, Social Sciences
Doutorado Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Information Sciences, Mathematics, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Neurosciences, Physics, Regional Planning, Social Sciences

Notable alumni

  1. Kim Kataguiri

    Kim Kataguiri
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1996-.. (age 30)
    Enrolled in the Federal University of ABC
    Studied in 2014-2014
    Occupations
    politiciantelevision producer
    Biography

    Kim Patroca Kataguiri is a Brazilian politician, activist, lecturer, and one of the founders and leaders of the Free Brazil Movement, a right group. In October 2018, he was elected a congressman for the 2019–2022 term, being the fourth most voted.

  2. Felipe Almeida Wu

    Felipe Almeida Wu
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1992-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    sport shooter
    Biography

    Felipe Almeida Wu is a Brazilian sport shooter. He won a silver medal in the Men's 10m air pistol event at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

  3. Verônica Hipólito

    Verônica Hipólito
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1996-.. (age 30)
    Occupations
    para athletics competitor
    Biography

    Verônica Silva Hipólito is a para-athlete from Brazil competing mainly in category T37 sprint events. She competed as an able-bodied athlete before a stroke in 2011 left her with permanent damage to the right side of her body. In 2013, she discovered that she was eligible to compete in Paralympic sports and that year represented Brazil at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships.

  4. Douglas Belchior

    Douglas Belchior
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1978-.. (age 48)
    Occupations
    teacher
    Biography

    Douglas Belchior is a Brazilian activist.

Federal University of ABC faculties and divisions

Centre : Engineering, Modelling and Applied Social Sciences Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Economics, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Instrument Making, International Relations and Diplomacy, Materials Engineering, Power Engineering, Public Administration, Robotics, Social Sciences
Centre : Mathematics, Computer and Cognitive Sciences Cognitive Sciences, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Neurosciences
Centre : Natural and Human Sciences Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Neurosciences, Philosophy, Physics, Science Education

General information

Alternative names UFABC
Universidade Federal do ABC
Founded 2005
Accreditation Ministry of Education
Motto Universidade do século XXI
University of the XXI century
Colors green, yellow, white

Location and contacts

Address Av. dos Estados, 5001 Bairro Santa Terezinha
Santo André, São Paulo, 09.210-170
Brazil
City population 749,000

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